Synlait loves A2 Milk but wants to see other people

Synlait loves A2 Milk but wants to see other people
Synlait's first-half result on Friday should give a steer (Image: Supplied)
Rebecca Howard
Synlait Milk knew it couldn't count on A2 Milk's shining star forever, but its efforts to find new friends with benefits took longer than expected. After a pretty rubbish year, it's promising a return to “robust profitability” this financial year and will offer a look behind the veil when it releases its first-half result on Friday. To be fair, the forecast is premised on a “return to normal trading conditions”, which is a line ball call at best. Think shipping delays, increasing container costs, ne...

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