French food company Danone will double production at its Seven Oaks infant formula factory in New Zealand , following a NZD25 m ( $ 18.3 m ) investment . Early Life Nutrition said: “New Zealand has a strong reputation for high-quality milk and efficient production. Danone has spent NZD85 m on an expansion programme in expectation of increased competition from markets such as China . The company was recently granted Certification and Quality Administration of the People ’s Republic of China and a Halal Licence from the New Zealand Islamic Development Agency , enabling it to explore " exciting future trade opportunities " .
French food company Danone will double production at its Seven Oaks infant formula factory in New Zealand , following a NZD25 m ( $ 18.3 m ) investment . Danone has spent NZD85 m on an expansion programme in expectation of increased competition from markets such as China . The company was recently granted Certification and Quality Administration of the People ’s Republic of China and a Halal Licence from the New Zealand Islamic Development Agency , enabling it to explore " exciting future trade opportunities " .