NZMP takes centre stage at Food Ingredients China
Fonterra’s Ingredients brand, NZMP, was on the ground in Shanghai earlier this month showcasing its cheeses, high-quality milk proteins and functional dairy ingredients.
China remains a key destination for New Zealand milk, and Food Ingredients China (FIC) is an important opportunity for Fonterra to see customers and partners operating in a fast-moving and highly competitive environment.
Richard Allen, President of Global Ingredients, at Food Ingredients China 2026
The Co-operative’s President of Global Ingredients, Richard Allen, was at the event, saying that its Ingredients business is central to delivering on Fonterra’s ambition to be the source of the world’s most valued dairy.
“China is a fast-moving and highly competitive market, and by combining trusted provenance, deep dairy expertise and a broad range of solutions, we’re helping customers innovate with confidence and grow their businesses.”
“FIC is an important moment each year for us to connect with customers in a very practical way. By bringing together New Zealand’s grass-fed dairy, strong technical capability and committed local partnerships, we’re focused on helping our customers unlock the next wave of growth in China”, says Allen.
On display at the Fonterra booth were performance-driven cheeses including Cheddarsan® cheddar and brine-salted gouda and functional dairy ingredients designed for use across beverages, cultured products, baking, processed cheese and active lifestyle applications.
Held annually, Asia’s leading food innovation event provides a platform for the Co-operative to showcase high-value, science-backed dairy ingredients to customers.
By bringing together New Zealand’s grass-fed dairy, strong technical capability and committed local partnerships, we’re focused on helping our customers unlock the next wave of growth in China.
China’s food and nutrition landscape is being reshaped by the Government’s Healthy China 2030 agenda, alongside a shift in consumer behaviour from passive to active health management. This is driving demand for dairy ingredients that deliver targeted, credible nutritional benefits across all life stages – from children’s growth and development through to adult wellness, sports performance and healthy ageing.
These trends are creating opportunities for Fonterra, as consumers increasingly seek natural, functional and premium dairy solutions backed by trusted science and origin.