NZ seeks to resolve Fonterra ban
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says New Zealand diplomats in Russia will meet with officials to try to resolve a ban on Fonterra products.
#WRAPUP 2-Fonterra under fire over milk scare; more product recalls
Fonterra, the world’s largest dairy exporter, came under fire from the New Zealand government, farmers and financial regulators for its handling of a food contamination scare that has triggered product recalls and spooked parents from China to Saudi Arabia.
#Fonterra sorry for distress over scare
Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings says the situation in China is stable and he is confident the dairy giant’s reputation will be restored.
#China halts import of New Zealand milk powder because of botulism bacteria
China has halted imports of some New Zealand milk powders after a company disclosed that three batches of an ingredient used in sports drinks and baby formula tested positive for a strain of bacteria that causes botulism.
#Milk formula exporters to register brands
Exporters of infant formula to China have until the middle of the week to register their brands with the Ministry of Primary Industries.
#New Zealand wants US to Open up Dairy Markets
Trade Minister Tim Groser says the United States is yet to present an acceptable offer on access to its dairy markets in the TransPacific Partnership (TPP) trade talks.