ADPF is the national policy and advocacy body collectively representing Australian dairy processors, to foster an internationally competitive, innovative, and vibrant Australian dairy industry.
For the past 40 years, we have strived to provide a trusted source of expert advice and lead on policy-development and advocacy to opinion leaders and the public, on the vital economic, social, and health benefits of Australian branded and locally produced dairy products.
With unparalleled industry knowledge and expertise, we draw together dairy processors to ensure the voices of our members are heard and valued, promoting and protecting dairy for their future success.
A competitive, innovative and sustainable dairy processing sector that delivers long-term economic, nutritional, social and environmental benefits for all Australians.
To achieve this goal, ADPF’s Strategic Plan (2026 to 2030) sets out a bold blueprint to strengthen the resilience, productivity and competitiveness of Australia’s dairy processing industry. It outlines six strategic priorities:
1. Lift productivity, value & competitiveness
2. Build a sustainable & secure supply chain
3. Develop a future-ready workforce & capability
4. Secure strategic market access & global preference for Australian dairy
5. Champion supportive & progressive policy reforms
6. Strengthen trusted leadership & representation
Our Executive Team is made up of senior leaders from the processor members we represent. All leaders in their field, our Executive Team brings a wealth of experience across all fields of dairy processing.
Our Strategic Advisory Group is made up of representatives with a broad range of skills from across our membership base.
ADPF
ADPF President & Deputy Chair ADIC
ADPF Executive Director
Fonterra
ADPF Vice President
ACM
ADPF Executive Committee
Brownes Dairy
Lactalis
Bega
Saputo
Noumi
Bulla
ADPF Strategic Advisory Group
Burra
The Yoghurt Shop
Our members are multi-national organisations through to single-plant companies, operating across rural and regional Australia. Our members process about 90 per cent of Australia’s total milk pool, transforming highly perishable raw milk into safe, nutritious dairy products for domestic and global markets every day of the year.
Unity in the Australian dairy industry is key to future success and sustainable profitability. That’s why we work in close collaboration with our partner Australian dairy industry bodies.
Australian Dairy Industry Council
The Australian Dairy Industry Council (ADIC) is the peak national representative body of the Australian dairy industry.
Representing the interests of Australian dairy’s whole value chain through its two constituent bodies, Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) and the ADPF, the partnership is a unique to Australian agriculture and provides a strong, unified approach to industry and government advocacy.