Fonterra

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Fonterra provides dairy nutrition globally as a New Zealand dairy co-operative owned by farming families.

Target Customer

{"Farmer owners / member farmers","Foodservice customers and partners","Ingredients customers and partners","Retailers and brands that purchase dairy ingredients or finished products","End consumers through dairy nutrition products"}

Key Differentiator

{"Co-operative ownership by thousands of farming families","Integrated, end-to-end dairy value chain","Explicit focus on sustainability and animal wellbeing (Kaitiakitanga, Planet, People)","Dedicated Dairy Nutrition Hub and claims like Grass Fed and Cared for Cows","Strategic emphasis on Nutrition, Food Safety and Quality, and Nourishing the Planet"}

Implementation Timeline

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Pain Points

1Need for sustainable farming practices and farmer support (Sustainability, Animal Wellbeing programs)
2Demand for safe, high-quality dairy nutrition across global markets (Food Safety and Quality, Grass Fed/Cared for Cows claims)
3Creating ongoing value for farmer owners while maintaining a reliable supply and strong market position (Our Co-operative structure, Procurement, Brands and Markets, Foodservice/Ingredients channels)

Key Features

1Dairy Nutrition Hub with Learn and Discover, Nutrition Mission, Food Safety and Quality resources
2Our Co-operative governance structure (Board of Directors, Management Team) and Governance/Policies
3Farm Environment Plans support for farmer owners
4Sustainability programs across Planet, People, and Animal Wellbeing (Kaitiakitanga, Grass Fed claims)
5Dedicated business units and channels: Foodservice, Ingredients, Brands and Markets

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Board of Directors

Client Results

1Reported continued strong performance in FY25 (financial results mentioned in media releases)

Competitive Advantages

1Owner-operator model with farmer owners providing alignment of interests across the supply chain
2Emphasis on sustainability and animal wellbeing as core claims
3Comprehensive resources and hubs (Dairy Nutrition Hub) supporting product safety, quality, and nutrition
4Global reach through multiple channels (Foodservice, Ingredients, Brands and Markets)

Key Benefits

1Sustainable, well-governed dairy production from a farmer-owned co-operative

2Access to comprehensive dairy nutrition resources and quality standards

3Support for farmer environmental planning and sustainability initiatives

4Global reach across Foodservice and Ingredient markets

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Fonterra is a New Zealand dairy co-operative that provides dairy nutrition and operates across multiple value-chain activities including Foodservice, Ingredients, and consumer brands, with a focus on sustainability and farmer-owner governance.

Target Market

Farmer owners, dairy customers (foodservice, ingredients, retailers), and end consumers of dairy nutrition products

Unique Value Proposition

A farm-owner co-operative delivering scalable dairy nutrition globally with a strong emphasis on sustainability, animal wellbeing, and safe, high-quality products through integrated supply and governance.

Technical Requirements

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Pricing Model

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