9 Dec 2009

Fonterra to take full control of Saudi venture

6:11 am on 9 December 2009

Fonterra plans to buy out its partner in a Saudi Arabian processing venture.

The company has a conditional agreement to buy the 51% of Saudi New Zealand Dairy Products currently owned by Saudi Dairy & Foodstuff.

Sadafco is the kingdom's third-biggest food maker. it is based in Jeddah.

No price was disclosed for the transaction, which is expected to be settled in January.