Our Co-op story

We're a farmer owned Co-operative based in Aotearoa New Zealand. Made up of thousands of farming families and employees all working together for better. 
As a Co-operative we know the value of coming together to achieve a common purpose. 

We want to be the source of the world’s most valued dairy, working with our farmer shareholders and customers to provide sustainable dairy nutrition.

About Fonterra

With generations of know-how in dairy, we are facing into the future with curiosity.

OUR PURPOSE

Our Co-operative, empowering people, to create goodness for generations. You, me, us together. Tātou, tātou.


 

OUR VISION

The source of the world's most valued dairy.

Our values

Good Together

We know we're good together when we prioritise safety, collaboration and empathy.

Better Every Day

We know we're better every day when we prioritise curiosity, innovation and boldness.

Every Drop Counts

We know every drop counts when we prioritise integrity, focus and impact.

Farming for generations

We want farming in Aotearoa, New Zealand to continue for generations to come that is why we are committed to farming in a way that regenerates our farms and the environment. 

We farm naturally and because of this, we are proud to have one of the lowest carbon footprints on farm in the world. We want to be the most emissions efficient and environmentally sustainable dairy farmers. To do this we are reducing our footprint, restoring nature, and adopting a regenerative mindset.

We believe that food and nutrition are essential to sustain us today and for future generations to thrive. Which is why we take great care of every drop of milk, from the beginning, through every step of the way. It’s our dedication and care that enables us to produce safe and high-quality food, and our dairy know-how and innovation capability mean we can do amazing things with our milk to enhance people’s lives.