date:Jul 11, 2012
competition in the South Island.
In its application, the co-operative claimed that its purchase of the plant will stimulate competition among other New Zealand processors seeking milk for high value nutritional products.
Post-acquisition choice
Milk supply has increased by about 50% over the last decade, but Fonterras share of that increased volume has steadily reduced,said the application lodged with the Commerce Commission.
Fonterra now collects and processes approximately 82% of the raw