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Richard Allen, Fonterra’s president of global ingredients, has been appointed as the co-op’s new CEO, with Miles Hurrell set to remain in an advisory role until later in 2026.

Richard Allen, Fonterra’s president of global ingredients, has been appointed as the co-op’s new CEO, with Miles Hurrell set to remain in an advisory role until later in 2026.

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Surging demand for whey protein – from fitness to GLP‑1 users – is transforming dairy economics, pushing prices to record highs and reshaping global milk, cheese and processing strategies.

The global dairy market has surpassed $1trn as consolidation, protein demand and emerging markets fuel growth—here are the world’s top 10 dairy companies by turnover.

Fonterra prepares for a new chapter as CEO Miles Hurrell steps down. Explore the co‑op’s strategic pivot, the leadership qualities it now needs, and the internal contenders who could guide its next phase of growth.

Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell steps down days after the Lactalis deal, ending a 25‑year tenure marked by major divestments, restructuring, and a strategic reset.

As Fonterra divests its Mainland Group to Lactalis, the co‑op shifts focus to high‑value ingredients, foodservice and capacity growth under a streamlined strategy.

Explore the biggest dairy shake-ups of 2024–2025, from General Mills’ $2.1bn yogurt divestment to Unilever’s ice cream spin-off, European co-op mergers, and Fonterra’s $4.22bn exit from consumer dairy.

Fonterra shareholders weigh NZ$4.22bn sale of Mainland Group to Lactalis, with advisors suggesting a 15–25% premium was paid for the spin-off.

Demand for mozzarella in Greater China foodservice has boosted Fonterra’s bottom end in FY25.