Nutrition

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Nutrition

Why is butter yellow? 

We answer all your important butter-related questions. Why is butter from New Zealand yellow? The yellow-orange colour of New Zealand butter is perfectly natural. A natural pigment, beta-carotene, provides this yellow colour.

May 03, 2023

Innovation

Digestive wellness and the power of probiotics

From boosting immunity to improving digestion, probiotics have been touted as the “superhero” of the gut bacteria underworld. And yet, there’s a lot we still don’t know about probiotics because the research is just heating up.

April 21, 2023

Nutrition

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?

April 05, 2023

Innovation

Fonterra launches wellbeing nutrition solutions brand

Fonterra is taking another step in implementing its strategy to be a leader in nutrition science and innovation with the launch of a new wellbeing solution brand, Nutiani.

September 07, 2022

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

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

Nutrition

Where is milk produced?

The nutrients in milk play an important role in growing and maintaining healthy bones, your immunity, the functioning of your nervous system, helping to prevent tiredness, maintaining healthy eyes, and so much more.

March 23, 2021

Innovation

Help your health with a dose of dairy

“There is a growing trend of people using dairy based supplements to enhance and maintain their health and wellbeing”, says Rachel Marshall, Global Technical Engagement Manager for Fonterra’s Sports and Active Lifestyle business unit.

March 15, 2021

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