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Innovation

What COP26 means for the Co-op

Fonterra’s Amsterdam based Trade Strategy and Stakeholder Affairs Manager, Mark Casey, recently attended COP26 – the annual United Nations Convention on Climate in Glasgow. Here are his thoughts on this globally significant event and what it means for the Co-op.

November 26, 2021

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Innovation

Innovation

Improving outcomes for patients

Fonterra has further cemented its position as a leading dairy nutrition producer by becoming a member of the Medical Nutrition International Industry (MNI).

October 26, 2021

Innovation

Innovation

Record shipment year for Fonterra despite challenges

In a year of supply chain challenges and strong demand for dairy, a massive team effort and the power of partnership has helped Fonterra ship more product than any other year.

September 02, 2021

Nutrition

Nutrition

6 milk & dairy myths busted by Head of Nutrition, Laura Anderson

Is milk the best source of calcium? Is trim milk watered down? Can you drink milk if you are lactose intolerant? Read on for some milk and dairy myths answered by nutrition expert Laura Anderson.

May 28, 2021

MilkFAQs

MilkFAQs

Why is milk white?

It’s a tough question, so here’s one of our experts to explain the answer. Fonterra’s Principal Research Scientist, Sheelagh Hewitt, says it all comes down to how milk reflects light.

May 11, 2021

Nutrition

Nutrition

What milk can dogs and cats drink?

Giving them a treat is something most of us admit to doing. But how do we know if it’s good for our pampered pals?

March 05, 2021

MilkFAQs

MilkFAQs

Should you put milk or tea in your cup first?

A cuppa is many people’s favourite part of the day – whether it’s a breakfast boost, a mid-morning pick-me-up or a wind-down ritual after a hard day’s work.

March 03, 2021

New Zealand

New Zealand

NZ milk’s lowest carbon footprint confirmed by new report

A new analysis released today confirms New Zealand dairy farms have the lowest carbon footprint in the world.

January 27, 2021

New Zealand

New Zealand

Fonterra Darfield adds new shift to meet cream cheese demand

Strong global demand for our cream cheese has seen Fonterra’s Darfield site in Canterbury hire a full shift of new recruits as the team ramps up production.

December 17, 2020

MilkFAQs

MilkFAQs

Milk and Your Immune System – Good Together

Is it possible to boost your immune system? What if you improve your diet? Make other lifestyle changes in the hope of producing the best immune response?

December 16, 2020

MilkFAQs

MilkFAQs

Will milk hydrate you?

Whether you enjoy daily morning walks, trips to the gym, backyard and competitive sports or weekend mountain hiking, it’s important for your body to stay hydrated.

December 16, 2020

China

China

Taking the farm to the customer

COVID’s presented many challenges for businesses, and one of them is the inability to travel. So, when Fonterra’s research and development partner BY-HEALTH wanted to give its customers a glimpse of farming, New Zealand-style, they used live video technology to bridge the gap, taking the farm to the customers.

November 27, 2020

Foodservice

Foodservice

The sweet success of a Garlic Cream Cheese bun

When COVID closed shops, and many of us were forced to work from home, baking often became the go-to activity for comfort.

November 11, 2020

Global

Global

New Zealand’s first carbonzero milk

New Zealand’s first carbonzero milk, Simply Milk, hits supermarket shelves this week, meaning Kiwis can now enjoy their milk and have the satisfaction of helping the environment.

July 14, 2020

New Zealand

New Zealand

Consumer sentiment evolving as New Zealand reopens

COVID-19 has had a massive impact on our everyday lives. What’s also really interesting is how it’s shaping how we think about our weekly shop.

July 01, 2020

Innovation

Innovation

A right turn down the path to a Queen’s Birthday Honour!

When Fonterra Chief Science & Technology Officer, Dr Jeremy Hill heard the news he was being recognised on the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, he didn’t quite believe it.

June 04, 2020

Nutrition

Nutrition

Milk helping in the fight against COVID-19

Fonterra farmers, factory workers and even some of the crew at Air New Zealand have been doing their bit to help patients suffering from COVID-19.

May 27, 2020

Nutrition

Nutrition

Milk nutrition facts for World Milk Day

World Milk Day is all about celebrating the goodness in milk, and we’ve got some milk nutrition facts to do just that.

May 24, 2020

Finance

Finance

Fonterra’s year by the numbers

It's that time of year when we take a look back at the highlights that helped make 2019 what it was before turning the page to 2020.

December 27, 2019

Nutrition

Nutrition

The ‘silver bullet’ of protein good news for NZ

Consumers across the world are seeing protein as the ‘silver bullet’ to good health with dairy products and milk regarded among the holy grail of protein sources.

July 11, 2019

New Zealand

New Zealand

The age of the (foodie) explorer – are you one?

Are you an adventurous foodie, up for some sashimi, kimchi, a nicely spiced shakshuka or a tea macchiato?

June 19, 2019

Nutrition

Nutrition

Food safety and quality - first class traceability for Fonterra

Fonterra is the first dairy company that can electronically trace its product anywhere in the world within minutes.

April 17, 2019

Brands

Brands

Climbing the value chain

Alex Turnbull, Director – NZMP marketing, outlines Fonterra’s ongoing commitment to adding value to New Zealand’s economy and the global dairy industry, in relation to a recent Situation and Outlook report from New Zealand’s Ministry of Primary Industry.

April 04, 2019

Finance

Finance

Global recognition for Fonterra Sustainability Report

Fonterra is a finalist in the prestigious CR Reporting Awards 2019, which recognise the very best in corporate reporting worldwide.

March 15, 2019

Careers

Careers

Top 5 global consumer trends to watch for in the dairy industry 

Trends – Our team at NZMP, Fonterra’s Global Ingredients business, have identified the top five trends for the dairy industry in 2019.

March 11, 2019

Nutrition

Nutrition

Milk matters – why protein is good for you

In the topsy-turvy world of food trends, protein doesn’t need much hype, for one simple reason – your body will not function properly without it.

March 06, 2019

Innovation

Innovation

Complementary nutrition – what it means to us

As a nutrition company committed to innovative sustainable food production, we’re proud of the part our dairy plays in helping feed the world.

February 27, 2019

Innovation

Innovation

Fermentation? Synthetics? Plant? Insects? The low down on complementary nutrition

It’s about taking the goodness of plants, insects, algae, dairy and animal proteins, and using different types of technology to make nutritious food.

February 27, 2019

Nutrition

Nutrition

Anchor Chef’s Cream the real Cream of the Crop

Anchor Chef’s Cream has been chosen by the world’s largest foodservice distributor, Sysco, as one of their top ten innovative products for 2019 – the first time a New Zealand product has ever been chosen.

February 19, 2019

Foodservice

Foodservice

The real skinny on fat

Increasingly, scientific evidence is showing that dairy fat is not the bad guy and that dairy products like milk, cheese and yoghurt.

February 15, 2019

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