Fonterra merges Chilean businesses into one entity

Fonterra merges Chilean businesses into one entity
Cows grazing in southern Chile where Fonterra is continuing to streamline its businesses.
Rebecca Howard
Fonterra continues to streamline its operations in Chile after merging Soprole and Prolesur into one entity.“Previously, Soprole and Prolesur were both publicly listed companies. As of 1 March 2021, Soprole is the single listed company under which the Prolesur business now sits,” said Kelvin Wickham, Fonterra chief executive for Africa, Middle East, Europe, North Asia, Americas.The day-to-day operations and management of the two businesses remain unchanged but “simplifying the corporate structure of the two entities is part of...

More Primary Sector

EPA’s Allan Freeth sets record straight
Primary Sector

EPA’s Allan Freeth sets record straight

Resignation news a simple case of "bad timing", says environment watchdog CEO.

War on Nature v Going for Growth
Opinion

Pattrick Smellie: War on Nature v Going for Growth

Some big environmental eggs were broken this week to 'go for growth'.

Rare Returns: Exporting NZ red meat smarter, not harder
Primary Sector Rare Returns

Rare Returns: Exporting NZ red meat smarter, not harder

Is it time to take The Lamb Company model elsewhere?

Allied Farmers shareholders back sale of NZ Farmers Livestock
Primary Sector

Allied Farmers shareholders back sale of NZ Farmers Livestock

Allied will hold $14m in reserves as it looks for its next investment opportunity.

Staff reporters 06 Nov 2025