Fonterra shareholders return John Wilson

Fonterra chairman John Wilson, who had retired by rotation from the co-operative’s board, has retained his seat after a shareholder election, but director Blue Read – has been voted off.

New Zealand dairy debt causes concern

The high level of debt carried by Fonterra Co-operative Group and dairy farmers is a major concern for New Zealand’s economy, analysts have told a financial conference.

#Report recommends Fonterra shed 'Fortress Fonterra' reputation; employ PR people directly; change plant cleaning; create new risk committee

A Fonterra-board appointed inquiry into a recent Botulism scare has recommended Fonterra change its plant cleaning procedures, employ more communications people and shed a reputation it has with its clients and regulators for being «Fortress Fonterra.»   The Inquiry led by Chapman Tripp partner Jack Hodder, QC, made 33 recommendations to the board after looking […]