Fonterra is hoping for some progress today in lifting the temporary halt on the sale of some of its milk powder in Sri Lanka.
The Sri Lankan Ministry of Health blocked the sale of three batches of Anchor full cream milk powder after three customer complaints.
Fonterra said its own testing had found no food safety or quality issues, but it was waiting to hear the outcome of further testing ordered by the ministry.
Fonterra's half-year profit has slumped by more than half because of high raw material costs. The Sri Lanka contamination scare also dented earnings. Audio
Fonterra milk powder thought to be contaminated by an agrichemical has been destroyed in Sri Lanka.
The Court of Appeal in Sri Lanka has extended the ban on Fonterra advertising in the country.
The Government has agreed to work towards a dairy sector co-operation agreement with Sri Lanka following the fallout from the Fonterra contamination scare. Audio
Fonterra has resumed its consumer operations in Sri Lanka, saying it believes it is safe for its staff there now.
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