Nutrition

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Global

Fonterra innovation lab wows farmers

The Innovation Lab, which opened in February, is one of several similar Co-op facilities around the world, the others being in Melbourne, Amsterdam, Chicago and six in China.

November 04, 2024

Probiotics

Shining a spotlight on our high value ingredients

Across our Co-operative, dairy know-how and innovation is part of our DNA. For nearly a century, we have been at the forefront of pioneering advancements in dairy nutrition. Take a look at some of our premium ingredients that form the backbone of our exceptional products. 

August 28, 2024

Innovation

Collaboration aims to produce protein from lactose 

Fonterra has teamed up with Superbrewed Food, a natural ingredient manufacturer, to develop functional biomass protein from the Co-op’s lactose.

August 16, 2024

Innovation

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

Probiotics

Exploring How Probiotics Could Boost Mental Health on Pink Shirt Day

Mental health is increasingly recognised as a major global concern. There's a growing interest in understanding how our diet, including probiotics, might influence our mental well-being.

May 17, 2024