# Olam considers New Zealand Dairy unit exit, boosts profit

> Olam International said it may exit its New Zealand dairy processing unit, Open Country Dairy, after Fonterra raised its milk price. Olam also reported a 43% rise in third-quarter profit.

- Date: 2026-11-01 · published 2026-11-01T21:07:27.939Z
- Category: market · region New Zealand · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/69943-olam-considers-new-zealand-dairy-unit-exit-boosts-profit
- Commodities: [Milk (Class III)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/MILK.md)

## Why it matters

A higher Fonterra milk price squeezes processors' margins and can lead to reduced processing capacity over time. The story is mainly company-specific and has little direct effect on feed prices.

## Sources

- theedgemalaysia.com: https://theedgemalaysia.com/article/olam-considers-new-zealand-dairy-unit-exit-boosts-profit

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