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Fonterra taking further steps to decarbonise and lift efficiency

Fonterra is continuing to progress its decarbonisation work with the announcement of another site transitioning from coal and the installation of a heat pump and solar thermal system.

April 21, 2023

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Fonterra and MAN Energy Solutions enter into major partnership for the use of decarbonisation technology

Fonterra and MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES) are entering a strategic partnership to reduce CO2 emissions in dairy production using climate-friendly heat pump technology for steam generation.

February 09, 2023

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Another sustainability success for Fonterra Te Awamutu 

As Fonterra works to prioritise the reduction or re-use of water at its manufacturing sites, the Co-op is investing a significant $51 million to improve wastewater processing at their Te Awamutu site in the Waikato.

October 20, 2022

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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.

September 28, 2022

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Fonterra announces another major step in low carbon transition

Fonterra is taking another step towards its low carbon transition with its Waitoa site in the Waikato planning to install a 30 MW wood biomass boiler to replace a coal boiler.

August 04, 2022

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Fonterra to close Brightwater milk powder plant

Fonterra has today announced it will be closing the milk powder plant at its Brightwater site near Nelson in April 2023. However, milk collection and associated activities will continue at Brightwater as Fonterra moves its milk transfer activities there from Tuamarina.

August 03, 2022

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Fonterra’s Te Awamutu site fires up on pellet power

It’s full steam ahead on wood pellets at Fonterra’s Te Awamutu site, with commissioning underway, as the site takes the next step in its transition away from coal.

September 16, 2020

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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.

January 30, 2020

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Fonterra appoints Chief Operating Officer

Fonterra is pleased to announce the appointment of Fraser Whineray to its management team in the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer, starting in early 2020.

October 08, 2019