FRDC Communications Toolkit
A communication asset library of FRDC content for stakeholders to use covering a wide range of topics to address information needs and facilitate effective communication.
In this toolkit
The FRDC Brand Central Toolkit is a comprehensive repository of communication assets, designed to support the Co-op marcomms teams with a wealth of information related to the Fonterra Research and Development Centre (FRDC).
It caters to diverse informational needs and fosters efficient communication by offering various resources. These resources include PhD profiles and their updated photos, content on Women in STEM, animations, infographics, and the various teams operating within the FRDC.
For more information, please contact laurette.batstone@fonterra.com.
Company Overview
Find resources to help stakeholders understand FRDC’s background and purpose.
Explore information about FRDC, its history, how many PhD’s, diversity, staff, and key achievements.
Stats on FRDC
Some stories on our innovations and statistics about the staff employed at FRDC.
PhD Profiles
Explore profiles and photographs of our PhD recipients. Details such as the field of their PhD, an overview of their research interests or specialisation, their academic journey and the institutions from which they obtained their degrees, as well as the current positions they hold.
Advanced Nutrition
Includes profiles of some of those within the Health & Science, Nutritional Solutions, Food Chemistry, Ingredients Processing and Bioscience teams.
Dairy Foods & Food Service
Includes profiles of some of those within the Dairy Foods Capability, Food Structure, Food Engineering, Packaging Innovation and Cheese Technical Expert teams.
Manufacturing
Includes profiles of some of those within the Engineering Science, Applied Physical Sciences and Pilot Plant teams.
Innovation PMO
Includes profiles of some of those overseeing complex cross-business initiatives involving multiple regions ensuring effective project and program management.
Core Dairy
Includes profiles of some of those within the Product Experience Sciences, Powder Applications, Cultured Foods Applications and Beverage Applications teams.
Food Assurance
Includes profiles of some of those specialising in Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Logisitics, Site reliability, Compliance Management, Information Management, Capital Project Delivery and Lab Management.
Women in Science
Featuring Women in STEM that have been publicly showcased. Profiles and photos including Leadership content published, their areas of expertise, an overview of their interests or specialisation, and their current positions.
Women in Science ICWES19 Sinemobong Obot Essien – Research Engineer at FRDC
Sinemobong Obot Essien is a Research Engineer at FRDC. She presented at the ICWES19 From Nigeria to New Zealand: Challenges and Opportunities.
Women in Science ICWES19 Angela Rowan – Head of Innovation, Early Life Nutrition Innovation in Innovation & Brand, Fonterra
Angela Rowan presented at the ICWES19 on Advancements in Infant Formula: Science, Technology, and Nutritional Benefits.
Women in Science ICWES19 Ashling Ellis – Principal Research Scientist at FRDC
Presented on Optimising Probiotic Delivery Systems for Commercial Food Processing and Efficacious Health Benefits.
Women in Science ICWES19 Shannon Bullock – Senior Research Scientist at FRDC
Shannon Bullock – Senior Research Scientist at FRDC presented her poster on Closing the gap between liking and wanting - improving prediction of consumer behaviour through new methodologies.
She# (Women in STEM) Caroline Cambell – Technical Assistant at FRDC
Caroline Cambell – Technical Assistant at FRDC was one of the Panellists at the She# event and talks about her journey in becoming a scientist.
R&D team profiles – Advanced Nutrition
Introduces some of our Advanced Nutrition team members, highlighting their expertise, capabilities and achievements.
What is Advanced Nutrition?
Profile – Alastair MacGibbon – People Award Winner
Unveiling the Cognitive Power of Milk Phospholipids.
Profile – Brent Vautier
Brent's expertise lies in developing protein ingredients, such as caseinates and functional whey proteins, to meet global customer demands.
Profile – Dr. Maher Fuad
A Medical Doctor driving innovation in Mental Health through Nutritional Solutions.
Profile – Imad Al Kassa
Driving Innovation and Advancing Scientific Knowledge in Health-Related Ingredients and Probiotics.
Profile – Karen Munday
Dr. Karen Munday, a resilient and adaptable scientist, holds a PhD in Biology from the University of Cambridge alongside nursing qualifications.
Profile – Nicky Robertson
Research Technologist specialising in product development of nutritionally fortified beverages.
Profile – Sinemobong Essien
Sinemobong Obot Essien is a Research Engineer at FRDC. She presented at the ICWES19 From Nigeria to New Zealand: Challenges and Opportunities.
Profile – Siti Rozali
A Leading Expert in Process Solutions and Collaborative Innovations. Siti Rozali is a chemical and process engineering expert with a background in mathematics, chemistry, and physics.
Profile – Rebecca Cannan
Principal Nutritionist driving innovation in Maternal, Pediatric, and Healthy Ageing Nutrition at FRDC. To download assets, please reach out to rebecca.cannan@fonterra.com.
R&D team profiles – Dairy Foods
Introduces some of our Dairy Foods team members, highlighting their expertise, capabilities and achievements.
What is the Dairy Foods Team?
Profile – Aza Yousefifar
Advancing Dairy Manufacturing through Innovative Research and Collaboration.
Profile – David Reid
Cheese Technical BDM at FRDC | Expertise in Cheese and Processed Cheese.
Profile – Hemang Bhatt
Pioneering UHT Cream Technology for Enhanced Quality and Sustainability.
Profile – Sam Harper
A Dairy Science Technologist Driving Cost Optimisation and Product Innovation in the Food Industry.
Profile – Sarah Baylis – Award Winner
Pioneering Sustainable Packaging Innovations for a Greener Future.
Profile – Skelte Anema – People Award Winner
Unravelling the Science of Dairy for over 30 years.
Profile – Steve Holroyd
Pioneering Research in Infrared Spectroscopy at Fonterra Research and Development Centre.
R&D team profiles – Manufacturing
Introduces some of our R&D team members, highlighting their expertise, capabilities and achievements.
What is the R&D Manufacturing Team?
Profile – Graeme Gillies
Innovative Dairy Modelling Expert at FRDC, Blending Math and Material Science for Cutting-Edge Solutions.
Profile – Iman Hashemizadeh
Senior Research Engineer Driving Innovation in Dairy Processing and Product Development.
Profile – Paul Andrewes
Research Scientist and Chemist Driving Innovations in Food Safety and Chemical Analysis.
R&D team profiles – Everyday Dairy
Introducing some of our Everyday Dairy team members, highlighting their expertise, capabilities and achievements.
What is the Everyday Dairy Team?
Profile – Esther Hutchinson
Leading the Way in Cultured Foods Innovation and Collaboration.
Rachel Traill
Uncovering Consumer Insights and Driving Product Innovation in Milk Powder.
R&D team profiles - Innovation Program Management
Introduces some of our Project Management team members, highlighting their expertise, capabilities and achievements.
What is the Innovation Project Management Team?
Michelle Christison
Pioneering Dairy Industry Advancements with Expertise in Project Management and Probiotics.
National Chemistry
As presented on Fonterra.com where we showcased individuals and their innovative contributions to the food industry from a health perspective, as part of National Chemistry Week 2023. The goal is to create a healthier world and solve customer problems using chemistry.
