Fonterra trials world first in sustainable electricity storage
A new organic, low-cost, safe, sustainable and long-life battery being trialled by Fonterra, could support greater energy security and distributed electricity generation for New Zealand.
Fonterra ramps up opportunities in complementary nutrition partnership
Fonterra and Royal DSM, a global purpose-led science-based leader in health and nutrition, are establishing a new start-up company to accelerate the development and commercialisation of fermentation-derived proteins with dairy-like properties.
Fonterra welcome Milk-E, New Zealand's first electric milk tanker
New Zealand’s first electric milk tanker, Milk-E, has been officially launched by the Minister for Energy and Resources, Hon. Dr Megan Woods, in Morrinsville.
Fonterra’s Te Awamutu site moves to pellet power
Fonterra is taking another step forward in its commitment to renewable energy as it announces that its Te Awamutu site will be coal free next season.
Fonterra to explore opportunities in complementary nutrition
Fonterra has taken a stake in Motif Ingredients, a US-based food ingredients company that develops and commercialises bio-engineered animal and food ingredients.
From plastic to posts
Fonterra has teamed up with Kiwi-owned start up, Future Post™, to turn milk bottles and other soft plastics into fence posts for kiwi farms.
Fonterra ‘matchmaking service’ set to transform work at the Co-op
Fonterra employees will be able to spend up to a third of their time on projects outside their day jobs in what is believed to be a New Zealand-first initiative.
Creative tea and coffee trends good news for NZ dairy
It’s tea, but not as you know it. Right now people are adding more than just milk and sugar to their cuppa’s and Fonterra is set to meet the demand for adventurous tea and coffee drinks around the world.
Half a million litres of Pahiatua groundwater to be saved every day
Half a million litres of Pahiatua groundwater (about the same as 18 milk tanker loads) will be saved every day thanks to the development and installation of a ground-breaking reclaimed water system at the local Fonterra site.
