Fonterra

A huge congrats to our team for their initiative that won the Future of Work Award at the 2025 HRNZ Awards 🙌🎉

In the spirit of giving and sharing during the holy month of Ramadan, our team in Malaysia today hosted a special Iftar (Break Fast) session with the children of Pertubuhan Nur Kasih, a community center for the disadvantaged. We shared some of our products, held an educational talk focused on Halal & Nutrition and organized a fun sandwich-making session. A huge thank you to our team of volunteers who came together to make the event a memorable one. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gDVCJXvQ

Congratulations to Senior Research Scientist, Dr Christina Coker our MASSEY UNIVERSITY WOMAN IN FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY in 2025. 💜💜💜 Christina Coker With over 40 years experience in the food industry Dr Coker, who earned her PhD in food technology from Massey University in 2003 while raising a family and working for Fonterra, has had a distinguished career spanning the lab bench to the factory floor. She led Fonterra’s Dairy Food Design Research Platform, which brought together a multidisciplinary team of researchers from New Zealand and around the globe. Her pioneering work has led to the development of innovative products such as UHT creams, cream cheese, mozzarella, powders and beverages. Dr Coker’s research also focuses on educating the next generation of food engineers and scientists. Through her work, she has mentored and trained over 40 postgraduate students, with her legacy continuing to impact the industry. Now semi-retired, Dr Coker is focused on advancing mozzarella science and contributing to artificial intelligence initiatives in food science. Women in Food & Drink NZ AWARDS 2025 #wifdnz #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

Today we’re sharing some changes to our management team as a next step in implementing our strategy.    Richard Allen will lead Fonterra’s global Ingredients business as President – Global Ingredients, with his remit expanding to include the Co-op's Ingredients businesses in Greater China and Middle East Africa.   Teh-han Chow will lead Fonterra’s global Foodservice business as President – Global Foodservice with his remit expanding to include the Co-op's Foodservice businesses in South East Asia, Middle East Africa and other markets. In addition to this, Teh-han will continue as the CEO for Greater China.    With the South East Asia and Middle East Africa Foodservice teams now transitioning to Mr Chow, René Dedoncker’s title will change from Managing Director Global Markets Consumer and Foodservice to Managing Director Global Markets Consumer as he leads those businesses in scope for divestment.   “This is an exciting time for the Co-op as we shift to the front foot and drive greater value creation through our high-performing Foodservice and Ingredients businesses. Enabling our teams to have a clear end-to-end view of our channels will strengthen their ability and focus to deliver end-to-end value to our farmer shareholders.” - Miles Hurrell, CEO Fonterra.   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gwqwFtzc

Āta whakaarohia tō āpōpō, Imagine tomorrow as a Te Mātāpuna Fonterra Graduate! Are you a STEM grad ready to kick-start your career? 👩🔬    We’re looking for motivated graduates with a 4-year honours degree in Engineering, Food Technology, Science, or Environment to join our Graduate Programme.    Over 12 months, you’ll undertake research projects, gain deep dairy knowledge, and experience life onsite across Aotearoa New Zealand. With support from industry experts, a strong network, and a guaranteed first role, you’ll be set up for success wherever your future takes you. Here's what you'll need to apply:   ✅ New Zealand citizenship or Permanent Residency ✅ B grade average or higher ✅ A full driver’s licence by November 2025 ✅ Flexible & open to travel across Aotearoa New Zealand.   Applications are now open for Te Hōtaka Paerua o Fonterra, the Fonterra Graduate Technical Programme (FGTP)! Follow the link to apply today: https://lnkd.in/d3DrsMDg

We’re pleased to share an increase in our FY25 full year earnings guidance from 40-60 cents per share to 55-75 cents per share.  “This upgrade reflects the underlying strength of our core Ingredients business and the resilience in our Consumer channel, which is contributing to a robust result for businesses in the divestment perimeter.” – Miles Hurrell, Fonterra CEO. Follow the link below to read more.

To celebrate International Women’s Day at Fonterra I spoke to the dynamic Simran Kaur, founder of Girls That Invest. With only 15-25% of women investing, Simran is on a mission to even the playing field by making the world of investing less intimidating for women. She has had a remarkable journey and has uplifted many women around her.

Meet Renu 👋 As our Head of Communications for South East Asia, her passion and incredible talent for storytelling moves people and drives real impact. "#MarchForward to me means no more waiting for the ‘right’ time. Whether it’s speaking up, making decisions, or quietly chipping away at change, momentum doesn’t build itself - it’s made in the small, intentional steps we take every day.” This International Women’s Day, we celebrate inspiring women who are making change happen. From engineering and innovation to communications and heavy vehicle driving, these women have forged their own paths, challenged expectations, and pushed boundaries in their industries. Follow the link to read their stories: https://lnkd.in/gnSiCm9V #IWD2025

Meet Heather 👋 After 20 years as a stay-at-home mum, she earned her Class 5 Truck Licence and pursued driving roles that balanced work and family life, eventually becoming a Tanker Operator at Fonterra. “My advice to women wanting to #MarchForward? Don’t be afraid to go after what you want! Take every opportunity that comes your way, give it a shot, and don’t let fear hold you back. It’s always better to try and fail than to never try at all.” This International Women’s Day, we celebrate inspiring women who are making change happen. From engineering and innovation to communications and heavy vehicle driving, these women have forged their own paths, challenged expectations, and pushed boundaries in their industries. Follow the link to read their stories: https://brnw.ch/21wRa7C #IWD2025

Meet Anna 👋 She began her career at Fonterra as a Graduate Energy Engineer, later transitioning to her current role as an Energy Engineer. Her passion for preserving New Zealand's natural resources motivates her to contribute to a more sustainable future. “Reflecting on this year’s International Women’s Day theme, I want to push myself further by embracing change, stepping out of my comfort zone, and actively seeking new opportunities that challenge me.” This International Women’s Day, we celebrate inspiring women who are making change happen. From engineering and innovation to communications and heavy vehicle driving, these women have forged their own paths, challenged expectations, and pushed boundaries in their industries. Follow the link to read their stories: https://brnw.ch/21wR8sw #MarchForward #IWD2025