Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited is a New Zealand dairy cooperative owned by farmer shareholders and headquartered in Auckland. It collects and processes milk into a range of dairy ingredients and branded products, supplying customers in New Zealand and many international markets.

Processing footprint

Operations typically include milk collection, large-scale processing, and manufacturing of products such as powders, butter, and cheese. Food safety and consistent specification control are central to its ingredient and export programs.

Role in the chain

Fonterra functions as a producer-group cooperative and major dairy processor, connecting farm output to industrial customers and retail channels through integrated manufacturing and trade operations.