27th August 2026 Events / MeatKroger chief executive and former Air New Zealand boss Greg Foran is the headline speaker next month’s New Zealand Red Meat Sector Conference in Wellington.
6th August 2026 Meat / WorkSafeWorkSafe New Zealand has launched a formal investigation following the death of a worker at a meat processing plant in Ōtāhuhu, Auckland.
5th August 2026 Export / Meat“We are hearing reports of consumers choosing lower value protein in some markets,” MIA boss Nick Beeby said.
29th July 2026 Affco / MeatMeat exporter Affco New Zealand has appointed a seasoned FMCG and primary sector executive to the newly created role of New Zealand country manager.
28th July 2026 Charity / MeatNearly 100kg of high-quality wild venison has been donated to Wellington foodbanks and social supermarkets through a joint project involving the hunting sector, community organisations and local businesses.
16th July 2026 Exports / MeatNew Zealand’s red meat sector is facing a new trade hurdle after the US launched a global safeguard investigation into lamb imports, threatening a key high-value export pathway.
13th July 2026 Meat / RecallA specific batch of Zaroa Meats brand Black Angus Beef Taranaccio Biltong is being recalled due to a lack of required food safety controls.
7th July 2026 Meat / PoliticsNew Zealand’s red meat sector is welcoming the strong focus on trade ahead of the general election in November with export growth and action on non-tariff barriers critical to the sector’s future.
1st July 2026 Exports / MeatNew Zealand red meat exports reached a second consecutive monthly record in May, hitting $1.6bn, as processing volumes increased and US and China demand strengthened.
1st July 2026 Awards / MeatTwo standout butcheries took home the top honours at this year’s 100% New Zealand Bacon and Ham Awards, supported by Retail Meat NZ.
24th June 2026 M&A / MeatThe Commerce Commission has fired the starting gun on its investigation into Anzco Foods’ proposed $800m acquisition of rival processor Greenlea Group.
22nd June 2026 Export / MeatNew Zealand’s total exports were valued at $8.9 billion in May 2026, up $1.4bn or 18% compared with the same period last year, according to figures released by Stats NZ.
