Wednesday, 06 March 2024 08:55

Food safety gong for Fonterra staffer

Written by  Staff Reporters
Fonterra's general manager global regulatory response and services, Andy Goodwin, received the Ministry for Primary Industries award for outstanding contribution to food safety. Fonterra's general manager global regulatory response and services, Andy Goodwin, received the Ministry for Primary Industries award for outstanding contribution to food safety.

A Fonterra staffer has become the first person from the dairy industry to win a prestigious food safety award.

Fonterra's general manager global regulatory response and services, Andy Goodwin, received the Ministry for Primary Industries award for outstanding contribution to food safety. The award was presented to Goodwin by Vince Arbuckle, deputy director-general New Zealand Food Safety.

Goodwin is only the second person to receive the award and the first person from within the dairy industry.

"Andy's advocacy for, and commitment to, food safety is outstanding, and we are pleased to acknowledge his important role as a food safety champion at Fonterra," said Arbuckle after he handed Goodwin the award last week.

Goodwin works closely with MPI on food safety matters to support a thriving food economy for New Zealand and ensure the best outcomes for Kiwi businesses exporting overseas.

The NZFS Award acknowledges an individual who is an excellent and proactive advocate and has contributed beyond their role for food safety and suitability in New Zealand. Andy received the award as he is also considered an ambassador and leader for food safety and acts in New Zealand's interests globally, having done so through building a long-term relationship with New Zealand Food Safety.

Goodwin believes that his team's relationship with MPI is not only a strong connection to Fonterra but also about helping ensure both organisations get the best out of each other, and as a result better outcomes for New Zealand exports generally.

"Our relationship with MPI is built on trust, transparency, integrity, and proactive communication," he said. Goodwin attributes the win to the capability of his team.

More like this

LCAs tackle false narratives

The quest to measure, report and make sense of the energy that goes into food production has come a long way in the past 25 years.

$3b windfall?

Fonterra's proposed sale of its global consumer business could fetch over $3 billion but not all proceeds will end up in the pockets of farmer shareholders.

Mixed legacy

OPINION: You're never as good as when you're dead, and with due respect to Theo Spierings' family, the Hound can't let the death of the former Fonterra CEO pass without mentioning the parlous state he left Fonterra in when he exited in 2018 - having pocketed well north of $30 million over seven years.

Featured

LCAs tackle false narratives

The quest to measure, report and make sense of the energy that goes into food production has come a long way in the past 25 years.

OSPRI's costly software upgrade

Animal disease management agency OSPRI has announced sweeping governance changes as it seeks to recover from the expensive failure of a major software project.

Organic sector backtracks on GE

Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) says the Government’s new gene editing and genetic modification reforms could leave New Zealand as an outlier on the global stage.

National

$3b windfall?

Fonterra's proposed sale of its global consumer business could fetch over $3 billion but not all proceeds will end up…

Machinery & Products

Milk Sustainability Centre launched

The recently announced Milk Sustainability Centre – a collaboration between global giant John Deere and milking and feed specialists De…

Data connection made easier

New Holland and Case IH are introducing new advancements in their precision technology stack to make farming easier and more…

» Latest Print Issues Online

Milking It

Virtual fence probe

OPINION: Should there be an inquiry into virtual fencing technology for cows?

Time to reset

OPINION: New Zealand needs a rethink about how banks allocate capital.

» Connect with Dairy News

» eNewsletter

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter