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Fonterra CEO Addresses 65% Butter Price Surge Amid Profit Boost

5/29/2025

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Fonterra's CEO, Miles Hurrell, empathized with consumers frustrated by a staggering 65% rise in butter prices driven by soaring global demand. In their third-quarter update, the co-op celebrated an 11% profit boost to $1.08 billion, while reaffirming its dedication to supporting its 8,500 farmers facing tough market challenges.

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Fonterra's CEO, Miles Hurrell, empathized with consumers frustrated by a staggering 65% rise in butter prices driven by soaring global demand. In their third-quarter update, the co-op celebrated an 11% profit boost to $1.08 billion, while reaffirming its dedication to supporting its 8,500 farmers facing tough market challenges.