Fonterra’s Edendale Site Celebrated with Mars Dairy Quality Award

Fonterra's Edendale site in New Zealand has achieved a significant milestone by winning the Mars Dairy Quality Award. This prestigious award is a testament to the site's excellence in providing superior dairy ingredients, which are crucial for Mars, one of the world's largest confectionery producers.

The award acknowledges the high operational standards and consistency maintained at Edendale, reinforcing Fonterra's position as a leader in the global agribusiness sector. The recognition underscores the site's mastery of the dairy supply chain, from pasture to processing, ensuring that the ingredients supplied meet stringent safety and quality benchmarks.

This achievement not only highlights the quality control measures in place at Edendale but also reflects positively on the dairy producers supplying the plant. The excellence of the raw milk from local farms contributes significantly to the high-quality final product recognized by Mars.

The Mars Dairy Quality Award emphasizes the importance of quality in the dairy industry, setting a benchmark for other manufacturers globally. It illustrates that brand trust and long-term partnerships are heavily reliant on product consistency and quality assurance at scale.

For Fonterra and its cooperative network, this recognition supports the premium positioning of their products in international markets, potentially enhancing producer profitability by securing high-value demand.