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Our Story
For over 150 years, Fonterra farming families have been bringing the goodness of natural dairy to people all over the world. 
As a farmer-owned Co-operative based in Aotearoa New Zealand, we are made up of thousands of farming families and employees working together for a better future. Our commitment to sustainable dairy nutrition aims to create goodness for generations to come. 

We believe in the power of coming together to achieve a common purpose and are passionate about doing amazing things with dairy. We want to be the source of the world’s most valued dairy, working with our farmer shareholders and customers to provide sustainable dairy nutrition. 

With generations of know-how in dairy, we are facing into the future with curiosity.
Our Purpose
Our Co-operative, empowering people, to create goodness for generations. 
You, me, us together. Tātou, tātou.
Our vision: To be the source of the world's most valued dairy.
Together, We Create Goodness for Generations
Like all organisations, we’re on a journey. A journey that is shaped by our history, the future we want to lead into, our purpose and our values.
Most of all, our journey is shaped by our people and what they bring to the Co-op. Together, we’re playing to our strengths to be the source of the world’s most valued dairy. 

Our strategy is grounded in our purpose, which is to empower our people to create goodness for generations. 

Our values: Good Together, Better Every Day and Every Drop Counts, shape how we deliver this.
Haea Te Ata, Our Māori Strategy  
We also recognise the need to strengthen our relationships with tangata whenua and acknowledge the unique contribution of Te Ao Māori (Māori culture and worldview) to Aotearoa New Zealand. ​
Our own Māori Strategy, called Haea te Ata, aims to enhance our purpose, influence our strategy and inspire our people by infusing Te Ao Māori into our core. 
Manaakitanga is the care we show for others - it strengthens our relationships and communities. 

Kaitiakitanga is how we care for our environment today, tomorrow, and for future generations. 

Whanaungatanga is our Co-operative spirit - it sits at the heart of our values.
Our Leadership
Meet the Fonterra Management Team (FMT), the experts guiding our business with a commitment to our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts. 
They are dedicated to making Fonterra a leader in high-value, innovative dairy ingredients. Get to know our global leaders who are working together to make Fonterra the world’s most valued dairy provider. 
Global Locations
From our strong roots in Aotearoa New Zealand, our team makes the most of every drop of milk, each step of the way, delivering products enjoyed in 140 countries across the world. It’s people that lie at the heart of our success, and we empower and support them to do their very best.  
The goodness of our dairy can be found in all four corners of the globe, from New Zealand to Australia, China, Southeast Asia, South Asia, North Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. 

Explore our global locations and career opportunities in 16 countries around the world.
Asia Pacific
Americas
Africa & Middle East
Europe
Sustainability and Social Impact
At Fonterra, we are dedicated to creating lasting value for future generations through sustainable practices and positive social impact. 
Our commitment to sustainability involves producing dairy nutrition with care for people, animals, and the environment, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050. 

We also focus on innovation, efficiency, and collective action to support our farmers, customers, and communities. Our Māori Strategy, Haea te Ata, strengthens relationships with tangata whenua and integrates Te Ao Māori into our core values. 

Together, we are working towards a sustainable future and making a positive difference in the world.
Our Partners
At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, we celebrate the unique identities of our team members and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where every member of our whānau (family) can bring their whole selves to work every single day. 
Our partnerships with organisations like It Works for Everyone, Pride Pledge, Accessibility Tick, Gender Tick, Tupu Toa, Champions for Change, Dairy Women’s Network, Global Women, The Diversity Agenda, Jobs for Mums, Pūhoro, CadetMax, She Sharp, The Wonder Project, and Diversity Works underscore our commitment to inclusivity.