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.
16th April 2026 Dairy / MeatBeef cattle numbers increased in 2025, while the number of sheep and dairy cattle dipped slightly, according to figures released by Stats NZ today.
30th March 2026 Hellers / MeatProcessed meat giant Hellers Group has reported a widened net loss despite an uplift in annual revenue after a sharp spike in finance costs.
18th March 2026 Bootleg Food / MeatIt is almost two years since Canterbury Biltong-owner The Meat Up added Bootleg Jerky to its stable. How is the meat snack maker faring in an environment of cost rises and more competition?
13th March 2026 Meat / PetMelbourne-based startup Magic Valley has launched Rogue Pet, marking the first time cultivated meat has been made available for pets in Australia.
4th March 2026 Events / MeatAfter a huge debut in 2025, the Hastings Meatball Festival is back for year two, rolling into town this Friday 6 March.
23rd February 2026 Meat / RecallSubscribe now to enjoy unlimited access to Food Ticker, New Zealand’s new food and beverage industry trade daily. Thank you for visiting Food Ticker. Click here for our subscription packages. We MORE »
12th February 2026 Beef + Lamb NZ / MeatNational Lamb Day returns this Sunday, 15 February, with the date marking the anniversary of the first shipment of frozen lamb leaving Port Chalmers in 1882.
5th February 2026 Events / MeatNorthland’s celebration of barbecue, music and community returns to the Bay of Islands this March
16th December 2025 Employment / MeatSubscribe now to enjoy unlimited access to Food Ticker, New Zealand’s new food and beverage industry trade daily. Thank you for visiting Food Ticker. Click here for our subscription packages. We MORE »
28th November 2025 Export / MeatNew Zealand red meat exports were valued at $827m in October, a 27% increase on the same period last year, and a record-setting period for sheepmeat, the Meat Industry Association says.
