The dairy giant's announced a 75-million-dollar expansion to its Studholme factory in South Canterbury.

It will be a hub for high protein ingredients - for sports nutrition and other medical products.

CEO Miles Hurrell says it's an opportunity for the company to expand its footprint in New Zealand - and in the competitive market.

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03 Dec: The fall in global dairy prices continues

01 Dec: A number of farms are converting to dairy, but cow numbers still lag behind previous peaks

28 Nov: Farmers are turning out more milk with fewer cows

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