Fonterra has set aside $75 million for building a larger butter line at its Clandeboye dairy factory. PHOTO: SUPPLIEDFonterra has started work on a $75 million butter plant expansion at its Clandeboye site in South Canterbury. The larger butter line is part of the co-op’s investment of up to $1 billion over the next three to four years in projects that generate further value and make the operation more efficient. At the same time, work will soon begin to install new pipes linking milk treatment to the butter line. Fonterra said the new butter line would increase capacity and expand the site’s ability to produce a wider range of formats, including halal and kosher options.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 02, 2026 16:35 UTC