Across our Co-operative, women are leading innovation, advancing science, and transforming data into insight. From research labs to global strategy, their stories reflect the diversity of roles at Fonterra and a culture that encourages curiosity, collaboration, and growth. These women are building careers today while shaping the future of the Co-op.

Fonterra is proud to announce a new partnership with Science Olympiad New Zealand (SONZ), supporting their national STEM programmes to help inspire the next generation of scientists, innovators and problem-solvers.

Innovation has long been part of our Co-op's DNA. For over a century, we have been finding new ways to make the most of every drop of our farmers’ milk. Today, that commitment to continuous improvement is being accelerated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation, which are transforming how we operate across our sites and supply chain.

The NZ-EU Free Trade Agreement has now been in force for a little over a year now. While the FTA outcomes fell disappointingly short of full tariff elimination across all dairy products, Fonterra’s European business is working hard to leverage the additional pockets of FTA access and strong demand for certain products to deliver value back to the Co-op in this important market.

In the dynamic markets of Japan and South Korea, Fonterra has emerged as a crucial player in the evolving world of functional dairy ingredients.