John Penno
Milk high fliers move into hops and plant proteins
Maury Leyland and her husband John Penno have developed a food supplement based on a protein extracted from green leaves. They've also established North Canterbury's first commercial hop gardens at… Audio
Fresh waterway road map drawn up
The government's proposals to restore the quality of the nation's waterways would see tighter restrictions on intensification of land, all farms requiring management plans addressing water quality… Audio
Synlait and A2 Milk extend their agreement
The specialty dairy company Synlait and the A2 Milk Company have announced an extension to their long-term infant formula supply agreement. Audio
Terms of trade ease as Synlait forecast payout rises
The country's terms of trade -- the broad measure of how we pay in the world -- have eased off record highs in the first three months of the year. Audio
Synlait milk H1 profit sky rockets
The Canterbury-based dairy company, Synlait Milk, has reported a record half year profit on the back of growth in margins and sales. Audio
Synlait plans to spend $260m on new facility
Specialty dairy company Synlait Milk is planning to spend 260-million dollars on a major expansion of production facilities in the North Island. Audio
Synlait's forecast milk payout remains steady
Dairy company Synlait Milk has reaffirmed its forecast milk payout at 6-dollars-50, but says that depends on commodity prices remaining firm. Audio
Synlait Milk has strong FY, plans to launch consumer brands
The Canterbury-based dairy company Synlait Milk has reported a record full year profit helped by strong growth in margins and sales. Audio
Synlait buys Auckland canning site
The Canterbury-based milk processor, Synlait, is expanding with the acquisition of the New Zealand Dairy Company. Audio
Synlait reports slightly higher profit
The Canterbury dairy company, Synlait Milk, has reported a slightly higher first-half profit after a lift in margins and sales volumes, but casts doubt whether its forecast payouts will be sustained. Audio
A2 Milk takes 8 pct stake in Synlait dairy company
A2 Milk has bought an 8 percent stake in Synlait Milk, the dairy company which makes its specialty infant formula. Audio
Synlait sees good chance of a higher payout
The Canterbury based dairy company, Synlait Milk, says there's a good chance it will have to raise its forecast payout again this season. Audio
Synlait looking to build on bumper profit, lay basis for growth
Dairy company Synlait is expecting a more modest year after its full-year profit tripled to record levels on the back of booming sales of infant formula. Audio
Synlait annual profit triples
Dairy company Synlait has reported a tripling of its full-year profit on the back of booming sales of infant formula, and announced ambitious expansion plans. Audio
Synalit revises down current season forecast milk price
The small South Island milk processor Synlait Milk doesn't expect much improvement in either global prices or demand but it's been willing to set a slightly optimsitic forecast opening payout. Audio
Synlait says growth will come from infant formula
The small Canterbury-based dairy company, Synlait Milk, says it is on track to report a record full-year profit with strong growth for infant formula. Audio
Synlait reports a profit in HY16
The small listed Canterbury-based dairy company, Synlait Milk, has reported a solid half-year profit driven by growing demand for infant formula. Audio
Synlait Milk expects H1 profit lift on bumper sales
Canterbury based dairy company Synlait Milk is expecting a significant lift in profit on the back of booming infant formula sales. Audio
Synlait Milk looking for recovery to support payout
The Canterbury based dairy company Synlait Milk is optimistic about the coming season and its market leading forecast to suppliers of $5 a kilo of milk solids. Audio
Synlait Milk has seen its full year profit slide 46 percent
The Canterbury based dairy company Synlait Milk has seen its full year profit slide 46 percent to 10-point-6 million dollars as revenue was hit by weak milk prices. Audio
