Synlait Milk talks down threat of dry Canterbury conditions

Synlait Milk talks down threat of dry Canterbury conditions
By Paul McBeth Jan. 16 (BusinessDesk) - Synlait Milk, which plans to take a quarter-stake in Sichuan New Hope Nutritional Foods Co to gain a direct interest in a Chinese infant formula brand, has talked down the threat of dry conditions in Canterbury, saying its farmer suppliers have reliable access to irrigation water. The Rakaia-based milk processor hasn't seen a drop in milk production as parts of east and south Canterbury experience extreme dry conditions, and is monitoring conditions closely, it said in a statement. Managing director...