Fonterra progresses work with non-cow proteins

Fonterra progresses work with non-cow proteins
Fonterra is working on a process of programming molecules to make dairy proteins without cows. (Image: Fonterra)
Victoria Young
Dairy giant Fonterra said it has created a startup with a Dutch multinational to work on commercialising non-cow dairy proteins.Fonterra has had a partnership with Royal DSM since 2019, which has so far created intellectual property in the field of precision fermentation. Precision fermentation involves programming molecules to make dairy proteins without cows.Estimates from US protein company Perfect Day suggest milk made this way is 91% to 97% lower in greenhouse gas emissions and demands 29% to 60% less energy.Intellectual propertyThe c...

More Primary Sector

Scientists see hope in race to save the banana
Primary Sector

Scientists see hope in race to save the banana

Australian research into genetic modifications is starting to bear fruit. 

Alistair Field joins Fonterra board
Primary Sector

Alistair Field joins Fonterra board

Australian mining and logistic executive Alistair Field will join Fonterra’s board as an independent director.He replaces Scott St John, who stepped down in March when he took over as chair of ANZ New Zealand.Field’s appointment will be ratified at the co-operative’s annual meeti...

‘Cash kawakawa’: Aotea skincare wants to grow with NZ flora
Primary Sector

‘Cash kawakawa’: Aotea skincare wants to grow with NZ flora

Company founder Tama Toki has his eyes on the United States.

Fonterra steps up work on potential consumer business divestment
Primary Sector

Fonterra steps up work on potential consumer business divestment

Last month Fonterra said it was still working towards a 12- to 18-month timeframe. 

Staff reporters 10 Oct 2024