It starts with this place. Because New Zealand is a great place to produce organic dairy. We’ve got an ideal climate, location, and environment for pasture-based organic farming.
And we’ve got some of the very best organic farmers too. Farmers who are passionate about the principles of organic farming, preserving our natural environment for future generations, and who understand lessening our environmental impact is essential.
Organic milk is a precious commodity in the Co-op, making up less than 1% of the milk we produce.
What makes organic, organic?
Organic is a farming and food production system which is strictly regulated to deliver high quality food, using methods which benefit our people, animals and the environment.
We farm without synthetic pesticides, fertilisers, GMOs and antibiotics. Embodying the values of kaitiakitanga, because it’s our responsibility to protect and care for the land we farm, the animals we raise and the people we share our product with.
New Zealand’s temperate climate means our organic cows spend their time outdoors, grazing on grass in the natural sunlight and fresh air. But it doesn’t just stop with how we farm, the rigorous organic certification process provides a mark of trust that our consumers recognise as a signpost for quality, sustainability and nutrition and it commands a premium in many of our markets around the globe.
To find out how our organic milk pool meets the New Zealand Grass-fed Standard click here.
365 days grass-fed and pasture raised
No synthetic pesticides and fertiliser
No antibiotics and non-GMO
High standard of animal wellbeing
Fonterra organic products and ingredients
Demand for organic dairy is growing. This is being driven by a growing awareness of how food is produced and consumers desire for greater transparency. Consumers are looking for environmentally friendly products that are sustainable, healthy and that support animal and employee welfare.
Our high quality organic certified milk is turned into a wide range of organic dairy. Learn more about our NZMP range below.
