Fonterra’s Edendale site honoured with Mars Dairy Supplier Quality Award
Fonterra Edendale has been recognised with the Mars Dairy Supplier Quality Award which awards the top performing supplier sites in Mars' dairy supply chain.
It’s a proud moment for the site that recognises years of dedication, collaboration and a shared commitment to excellence.
The award is a great example of how the Co-op creates value through excellence in food quality and trusted partnerships.
This milestone is the result of a multi-year journey, transforming the Co-op’s relationship with Mars into a true partnership. Together, both parties are focused on delivering outstanding standards of quality and food safety.
The Mars Dairy Supplier Quality Award is based on a holistic approach to assessing suppliers within their global dairy supplier base. The assessment goes beyond traditional audit effectiveness by taking into account Site Quality Culture, Audit Performance, Global Food Safety Standards and overall plant condition. Edendale’s top performance across these areas is a testament to the site team’s relentless pursuit of quality.
This award highlights the incredible effort and passion of everyone at Edendale. It shows what’s possible when we work together with a shared commitment to creating trust in every drop of our farmers’ milk.
Fonterra’s Director Global Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory, Justine Pearce, says the award reflects the team’s passion and commitment.
“This award highlights the incredible effort and passion of everyone at Edendale. It shows what’s possible when we work together with a shared commitment to creating trust in every drop of our farmers’ milk.”
Heather Rankin, Supplier Quality Assurance Technologist at Mars, says the award is well deserved.
“Quality Culture is a big driver behind this award. Fonterra’s Edendale team has a great Quality Culture – you can see and feel the pride from everyone on site and the drive to improve. This award not only celebrates what the Edendale team has achieved — it also sets the tone for what’s next. Their commitment to quality and collaboration continues to strengthen Fonterra’s reputation as a trusted supplier of world-class dairy. It’s a clear example of how our people bring value to every partnership, every product, and every drop. Mars values and appreciates the focus on quality that the Edendale team provides and is excited to present this award to them.”
Edendale Site Manager, Andrew Johns, says the recognition is a powerful acknowledgement of the team’s long-standing commitment.
“We’re ecstatic to win the award – it’s great acknowledgement of all the hard work that has been done over decades from the site. We’re continuously improving and that’s the pleasing thing.”
The award not only celebrates what the Edendale team has achieved – it also sets the tone for what’s next. The site’s commitment to quality and collaboration continues to strengthen the Co-op's reputation as a trusted supplier of high-quality dairy and is a clear example of how the Co-op brings value to every partnership, every product, and every drop of milk.