WCB dumps milk supply contract terms ACCC says are ‘unfair’
CANADIAN dairy giant Saputo has been forced to dump clauses deemed unfair by the nation’s competition watchdog from its Warrnambool Cheese and Butter milk supply agreements, which penalise farmers for supplying its rivals.
Australian agriculture: Transparent pricing delivers fair markets for farmers
EVER get the feeling none of our politicians wants to make tough decisions? By PETER HUNT.
WCB no longer listed on stock exchange
Warrnambool Cheese and Butter will no longer be listed on the Australian Stock Exchange.
Dairy outlook positive but still volatile
While the outlook for the 2017-18 milk season was positive, the dairy industry would always remain a volatile one, a leading industry analyst says. By Everard Himmelreich.
Saputo moves in on last of Warrnambool Cheese and Butter shares
CANADA’S Saputo has moved to compulsorily acquire the remaining Warrnambool Cheese and Butter shares. By SIMONE SMITH
Canada's Saputo secures last slice of Australia's Warrnambool Cheese and Butter
Canadian dairy company Saputo Inc on Wednesday bought out Australian firm Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Co Holdings Ltd’s (WCB) largest minority shareholder, Lion Pty Ltd, all but securing a takeover offer for the 12 percent of WCB that Saputo does not already own.
Saputo moves to mop up WCB with sweetened offer
Canadian dairy giant Saputo has raised its offer for Warrnambool Cheese & Butter (WCB) by 20 cents per share, but the move is unlikely to secure the backing of activist fund manager Sandon Capital.
Oz dairy consolidation
More signs of consolidation in the Australian dairy sector.
Canadian company Saputo launches another takeover bid for dairy processor Warrnambool Cheese and Butter
Canadian company Saputo launches another takeover bid for dairy processor Warrnambool Cheese and Butter. By Brett Worthington
Dairy giant Saputo bids for remaining shares of Australia’s Warrnambool Cheese and Butter
Canadian diary company Saputo Inc. said on Monday it will make an all-cash takeover offer for the 12 per cent of Warrnambool Cheese and Butter it does not already own, valuing the company at 682-million Australian dollars ($676-million Canadian).