New UHT plant construction starts
Construction is underway at Fonterra’s new UHT cream plant at Edendale, Southland following a groundbreaking ceremony recently.
Fonterra will focus on three areas to achieve its 2030 ambitions.
Medical & Lifestyle protein-based beverages - lifestyle beverages has a market size of US$9.2b, growing at 6.4% per year.
"We have well established internal capability in this space, differentiated solutions through out advanced proteins, and an existing global customer network," Komal Mistry-Mehta says.
Probiotics in Asia - the Asian probiotics market is valued at US$1.54b and growing at 11.6% per year.
Mistry-Mehta says two of Fonterra's probiotics 'superstrains' are currently highly regarded in market because of the depth of human clinical research backing their effectiveness.
"Mental wellbeing is the top and fastest growing consumer concern globally. We know our lipids, probiotics and proteins have a role to play in improving mental wellness.
"It is an exciting time for the food industry as investment in health, data and technology are rising and we are excited to be part of this journey to provide better nutritional solutions to customers and consumers around the world."
Steph Le Brocq and Sam Allen, a bride and groom-to-be, are among those set to face off in regional finals across New Zealand in the hopes of being named the Young Farmer of the Year.
For the primary sector, 2024 would go down as one of the toughest years on record. Peter Burke reports.
Environment Southland says it has now ring-fenced $375,000 for new funding initiatives, aimed at enhancing water quality.
National Lamb Day, the annual celebration honouring New Zealand’s history of lamb production, could see a boost in 2025 as rural insurer FMG and Rabobank sign on as principal partners.
The East Coast Farming Expo is playing host to a quad of ‘female warriors’ (wahine toa) who will give an in-depth insight into the opportunities and successes the primary industries offer women.
New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is sharing simple food safety tips for Kiwis to follow over the summer.
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