Latest Dairy Sector News

Contact Energy reported a 12% rise in EBITDAF to $404 million for 1H25, driven by new geothermal assets and strategic contracts, while net profit fell 7% due to market volatility and acquisition costs.

Contact Energy has secured a decade-long electricity supply agreement with Fonterra, delivering up to 415 GWh annually to the Whareroa dairy site, marking a significant step in the dairy sector’s decarbonisation journey.

Synlait Milk Limited projects a return to profitability in HY25 with EBITDA guidance between $58 million and $63 million, underpinned by strategic growth and cost control. The company also enhances its financial incentives to secure South Island milk supply for the next three seasons.