What’s at stake: Milk processor Synlait needs milk supply to fulfil its contracts with customers such as A2 Milk.
Background: A debt crisis at Synlait has threatened its future, leading a majority of its suppliers to give notice of cessation.
Main players: Synlait, A2 Milk, Fonterra.
Dairy co-op Fonterra says it is not offering any special terms to farmers wishing to switch their supplies from Synlait but it would welcome additional milk supply.
Troubled Canterbury milk processor Synlait said in June “a significant majority” of its farmers had submitted termination of supply
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