Address
304 North Cardinal St.
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
Work Hours
Monday to Friday: 7AM - 7PM
Weekend: 10AM - 5PM
About Us
Nourishing the world,
rooted in NZ & AU
For over 150 years, Fonterra Cooperative has united farming families across New Zealand and Australia to deliver the world's finest natural dairy nutrition to people everywhere.
150+
Years of heritage
Est. 1870s
12,500+
Farming families
NZ + AU
140+
Export markets
Worldwide
$22B+
Annual revenue
Combined
Our Story
Born from the land,
built by farmers
Fonterra Cooperative was born from a simple but powerful idea — that dairy farmers, working together, could achieve far more than any one of them could alone. Since the 1870s, our farming families across New Zealand and Australia have lived by this belief.
Today, we are one of the world's largest dairy companies — but at our heart, we remain exactly what we have always been: a cooperative owned and driven by the farmers who milk their cows every single day.
"Our farmers don't just supply milk — they are the owners, the decision-makers, and the future of Fonterra Cooperative."
— Fonterra Cooperative, Est. 1870sOur Purpose
What drives us every day
Three pillars define everything we do — from the pastures of New Zealand to the tables of the world.
01
Farmer First
Every decision we make starts with our farmer owners. Their prosperity, their land, and their future shape everything Fonterra Cooperative does across NZ and AU.
02
World-Class Quality
From grass-fed milk to premium dairy ingredients — every product we create meets the highest global standards of nutrition, safety, and natural purity.
03
Sustainable Future
We farm with tomorrow in mind. Our commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050, healthy waterways, and animal wellbeing is non-negotiable across both NZ and AU.
Our Values
What we stand for
Quality without compromise
We never cut corners. From the grass our cows graze on to the products that reach your table — quality is non-negotiable at Fonterra Cooperative.
Integrity in everything
We say what we mean and do what we say. Our farmers, customers, and communities trust us because we have always been honest and transparent.
Caring for our planet
New Zealand and Australia's incredible natural environments are our greatest asset. We are committed to protecting them for the generations of farmers yet to come.
Innovation and science
We push the boundaries of dairy science every day — finding smarter, cleaner, and more nutritious ways to bring the goodness of natural dairy to the world.
Our Two Nations
New Zealand & Australia — united as one
New Zealand
Kiwi dairy excellence
New Zealand's lush green pastures and iconic grass-fed farming tradition form the original backbone of Fonterra Cooperative. Our NZ farming families have shaped who we are for over 150 years.
10,000+
NZ families
95%
Grass fed
150+
Years heritage
Australia
Australian dairy strength
From Victoria's rolling hills to Queensland's diverse farming regions, our Australian farmer owners bring remarkable depth, dedication and diversity to the Fonterra Cooperative family.
2,500+
AU families
28B
Litres/year
6+
AU regions
Leadership
The people who lead our cooperative
JM
John Mitchell
Chief Executive Officer
New Zealand
SR
Sarah Robertson
Chief Financial Officer
New Zealand
DW
David Wilson
Chief Operating Officer
Australia
LP
Lisa Patterson
Head of Sustainability
New Zealand
MT
Mark Thompson
Head of AU Operations
Australia
AK
Anna Kim
Head of Global Exports
New Zealand
Sustainability
Farming for the future
We believe that caring for our planet is not just the right thing to do — it is essential for the long-term success of every farming family in our cooperative.
Net-zero by 2050 — committed to reaching net-zero emissions across all NZ and AU operations within the next 25 years.
-12% emissions — already reduced our carbon footprint by 12% since our 2020 baseline across both countries.
Animal wellbeing — every cow in our network is cared for under our strict Cared for Cows programme across NZ and AU.
Water protection — active programmes to protect waterways, improve soil health and reduce runoff on every farm.
-12%
Emissions reduced since 2020 baseline
2050
Net-zero target for NZ + AU
95%
NZ cows grass-fed year round
100%
Farms on animal wellbeing programme
Join Us
Be part of something
bigger than yourself
Whether you are a farmer, an investor, a customer or simply someone who believes in the power of natural dairy — there is a place for you in the Fonterra Cooperative family.