New Zealand Dairy Research

The New Zealand Dairy Research Institute (NZDRI), now operating as the Fonterra Research and Development Centre, is a global leader in dairy science and nutritional innovation. Based in Palmerston North, the institute focuses on the discovery and commercialization of dairy-derived bioactives, including specialized proteins, lipids, and probiotics. Its research programs target significant health areas such as pediatric development, digestive wellness, and healthy aging. The center is renowned for developing high-value ingredients like the Bifidobacterium animalis HN019 probiotic strain, which is used extensively in functional foods and clinical nutrition products worldwide.