Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ)

The Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand, commonly known as DCANZ, is a key organization in representing and advocating for the interests of New Zealand's dairy sector. The association is committed to ensuring the growth and sustainability of the dairy industry by improving trade conditions and advocating for equitable treatment in international agreements.

Significant Events

Recently, DCANZ has expressed its concerns over the slow progress in the free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between New Zealand and India, particularly regarding the liberalization of dairy trade. The association is actively collaborating with the New Zealand Government to achieve a level of trade liberalization for dairy products that is on par with other sectors.

Company Plans

Looking ahead, DCANZ plans to work closely with governmental bodies to enhance trade conditions for the dairy sector. The association is dedicated to fostering growth and sustainability within the New Zealand dairy industry through strategic collaboration and negotiation. DCANZ is also involved in the Dairy Beef Opportunities (DBO) programme, contributing to initiatives aimed at enhancing the dairy-beef sector.

Executive Director Kimberly Crewther has highlighted DCANZ's strong support for free trade, emphasizing the importance of allowing consumers worldwide to choose New Zealand dairy products while ensuring that New Zealanders have access to international products. Crewther has stressed the need for establishing an independent bilateral agreement to eliminate new trade barriers and warned that failure to remove these barriers could weaken New Zealand’s competitive position against US rivals.

Modified: 2026/08/22

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