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Fonterra and Nourish Ingredients join forces to develop innovative new products 

Companies utilise complementary expertise to meet growing global dairy demand and foster new market opportunities.

July 24, 2024

Article

Partnership harnesses the power of our protein-rich milk

Radix Nutrition co-founder and CEO Mike Rudling says it was always their dream to work with Fonterra. The two companies have now worked together for years, perfecting their products with scientific research and nutritional knowledge.

July 17, 2024

Global

Japan hungry for high-value dairy ingredients 

Fonterra was part of a recent New Zealand business delegation to Japan, a market that is one of the Co-op’s top export destinations for high-quality, innovative dairy ingredients.

July 10, 2024

New Zealand

Fonterra Director of Research and Development Clinches Prestigious Food Safety Award 

Dr Pierre Venter has been honoured with the Significant Contribution to Food Safety Award at this year’s New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology Awards.

July 05, 2024

Global

USA, the land of opportunity

As the USA celebrates its Independence Day holiday, we thought it was a good opportunity to showcase the impact your milk makes in the Co-op’s fourth largest market by value.

July 04, 2024

Global

Innovation the key for growth in China 

We’ve been providing nutritious and high-quality dairy products to customers and consumers for more than 50 years, and the opportunity for further growth in China is significant.

May 14, 2024

Community

Building a Brighter Future in STEM: Fonterra and Pūhoro Partner to Empower Māori Rangatahi

In a significant move towards fostering diversity and inclusivity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields, Fonterra, Aotearoa, New Zealand's largest dairy Co-operative, and Pūhoro, a national Charitable Trust dedicated to increasing Māori participation in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Mātauranga Māori), have joined forces in a new partnership.

April 11, 2024

Innovation

Advancing infant health

Fonterra's research and development efforts, particularly in MFGM lipids, are driving significant advancements in infant nutrition and cognitive health.

January 18, 2024

Innovation

Unlocking Next Generation Protein Enhancement 

Fonterra's breakthrough whey protein concentrate revolutionises cultured products.

November 09, 2023