Uncovering the future of dairy
At Fonterra's Research and Development Center (FRDC), innovation is the heart of our mission. For nearly a century, we have been at the forefront of pioneering advancements in dairy technology, driven by our unwavering commitment to delivering sustainable value from New Zealand's world-renowned milk. We focus on all ages and stages of life, while also tackling some of our biggest sustainability challenges and ensuring we produce high quality safe dairy nutrition.
A glimpse into our R&D journey
- 1,000 academic papers demonstrates our contribution to the academic community and advancement of research
- 459+ patents showcase our commitment to research and development
- 60+ global partners indicates our commitment to fostering global connections and leveraging collective expertise for mutual growth and innovation
Leading experts in dairy science
Amongst our team we have a diverse range of skillsets, knowledge, backgrounds, specialties, and personalities to offer - many are respected and recognised as global leaders in their fields.
Our people
- 4500 cumulative years of experience
- 90 PhDs
- More than 45 countries represented
Research initiatives
Our key areas of focus:
- Active Living
- Medical
- Healthy Aging
- Infant and Maternal
- Foodservice
- Sustainability
- Complementary Nutrition
- Food Safety and Quality
Areas of expertise
Our expertise at FRDC is made up of 350 staff working in:
- Dairy Science
- Consumer and Applied testing
- Product Design
- Processing and Manufacturing
- Health Research
- Analytical Chemistry
- Microbiology
