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New Zealand red meat sector achieves record exports during 2021

February 4, 2022 by Lauren Hale

New Zealand’s red meat sector exports reached $10 billion in 2021 despite the disruption caused by COVID-19, according to an analysis by the Meat Industry Association (MIA). The exports represented a nine per cent increase on 2020. The value of red meat and co-products exported in December 2021 was also up 22 per cent year […]

Applications open for 2022 Meat Industry Association Scholarships

November 4, 2021 by Lauren Hale

Students considering a future career in New Zealand’s red meat industry are encouraged to apply for a 2022 Meat Industry Association (MIA) Scholarship. Applications are now open for four MIA undergraduate scholarships, providing $5,000 a year for each year of study, and one post-graduate award of $10,000 a year for each year of study up […]

Feds backs the butcher, the baker, and the greengrocer – again

August 24, 2021 by Rebecca Flannery

Federated Farmers says the government needs to reconsider and let small business fresh food sellers stay open under level 4. Last year Federated Farmers national president Andrew Hoggard was vocal about Feds’ position. “We pleaded for common sense to prevail, we have had over one year to sort this out – yet it is not.” New […]

Urban Kiwis and Farmers Share a Vision for Sustainable Food Production

June 28, 2021 by Rebecca Flannery

When it comes to sustainable food, what matters more? What we’re buying. Or where, and who, we’re buying our food from? New research from @ourlandandwater suggests that urban Kiwis see supporting farmers directly with their dollar as the strongest sustainable food choice they can make. The study found that town or country, Kiwis have mostly […]

Beef + Lamb New Zealand sees growing US appetite for grass-fed and sustainably raised meat

June 8, 2021 by Lauren Hale

The latest insights from Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) reported strong growth and increased demand for its grass-fed, pasture-raised beef and lamb in the US. Despite significant export and supply chain disruptions, New Zealand’s red meat exports reached a record high of $9.2 billion last year, with the US leading beef export volume growth across all key global markets.  B+LNZ […]

Red Meat Report shows sector confidence and resilience

May 6, 2021 by Lauren Hale

The latest Red Meat Report shows red meat exports have held up strongly in the face of significant disruptions. Beef + Lamb New Zealand and the Meat Industry Association have released their May 2021 Red Meat Report. In the report both B+LNZ chief executive Sam McIvor and Sirma Karapeeva, the MIA’s chief executive, reflect on […]

Red meat sector’s resilience highlighted in B+LNZ’s latest update

March 31, 2021 by Lauren Hale

Media Release from Beef+Lamb NZ Following a challenging year with COVID-19 disruptions and drought, Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+LNZ) Mid-Season Update 2020-21 highlights the resilience and adaptability of New Zealand’s red meat sector as solid market fundamentals continue to support global demand. Although the outlook predicts that the sector will continue to be challenged […]

Meat Industry Association awards scholarships for 2021

February 24, 2021 by Lauren Hale

Eleven New Zealanders considering careers in the red meat processing and exporting sector have been awarded scholarships. Every year, the Meat Industry Association awards a number of undergraduate ($5,000 per year) and post-graduate ($10,000 per year) scholarships. This year’s new scholars include those in their first year of studies to those undertaking Masters or PhD […]

Upgraded B+L website appeals to foodies

February 10, 2021 by Lauren Hale

Barbeque season is in full swing and Beef + Lamb New Zealand are coming in hot with an upgrade to their foodies website: RECIPES.CO.NZ The well-used consumer website now has the tools to make cooking favourite beef and lamb recipes easier. Beef + Lamb use the website to link consumers with quality product information. They […]

Red meat exports reach historic highs

February 6, 2021 by Simon Edwards

Despite the challenges and restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic, the New Zealand red meat sector exported $9.2 billion worth of products during 2020, an increase of one per cent on the previous year. Overall exports during the year reached historically high levels – and were seven per cent above 2018 exports ($8.6 billion) and 21 […]

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