UK’s Natural Pet Food Trend: A Boon for New Zealand’s Sustainable Products
TL;DR: Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) reports a growing UK demand for natural pet food, mirroring human health trends. This shift towards clean, sustainable pet food presents a prime opportunity for New Zealand’s sheep and beef products, known for their high sustainability attributes. Amid this trend, controversies surrounding the UK’s Red Tractor Assurance Scheme […]
New Zealand Meat Board Manages $2.6 Billion in Export Quotas
TL;DR: The New Zealand Meat Board (NZMB) now plays a pivotal role in managing $2.6 billion worth of red meat exports to key quota markets such as the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This management results in substantial tariff savings of $934 million each year for the sector. The breakdown of […]
Australian Dairy Farmers Aim for Lower Emissions Amidst Global Sustainability Efforts
TL;DR: Despite the dairy sector accounting for a mere 2% of Australia’s total greenhouse gas emissions—a stark contrast to New Zealand’s dairy industry, which is responsible for a quarter of its emissions—Australian dairy farmers are still committed to contributing to the nation’s Paris Accord targets. Dairy Australia, the sector’s leading body, has set a voluntary […]
Alliance Group’s Pure South Products Shine with Gold at NZ Food Awards
TL;DR: At the recent Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards, the Alliance Group’s Pure South range stood out by securing four gold medals. The awarded products include the Pure South Handpicked 55-Day Aged Beef ribeye, the whole beef ribeye, the venison five rib rack, and the French lamb rack, marking a triumph for each entry submitted […]
Beijing Opts for Sustainable Economic Growth Over Quick Fixes
TL;DR: In a strategic shift from its previous growth-at-all-costs approach, the Chinese government is setting its sights on fostering a more sustainable economy. This decision comes with an acceptance of slower growth rates, as outlined by Alistair Crozier, the executive director of the New Zealand China Council. During the annual National People’s Congress held earlier […]
New Biosecurity Strategy to Boost New Zealand’s Poultry Exports
TL;DR: The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) in New Zealand is introducing a pioneering biosecurity initiative designed to bolster the export of day-old chicks and hatching eggs. This plan involves the creation of biosecure compartments within poultry companies, certified as free from specific diseases, such as avian influenza, Newcastle disease, and certain salmonella serovars. This […]
Southern New Zealand’s Sheep and Beef Farmers Confront Profit Decline
TL;DR: In a recent update from Beef + Lamb New Zealand, southern sheep and beef farmers are bracing for a significant downturn in profits. The forecast for the 2023-24 before-tax profit shows a steep 58% decline to an average of $44,500 per farm, marking the lowest January result since 2019. This downturn is primarily attributed […]
Challenges in Global Markets Impact New Zealand’s Red Meat Exports
TL;DR: The start of 2024 has brought forth challenges for New Zealand’s red meat exporters, with January witnessing a downturn in export value to $759 million, an 8% reduction from January 2023. This period has been identified as the most challenging January since 2019, according to the Meat Industry Association. The association’s chief, Sirma Karapeeva, […]
Alliance Group Navigates Seasonal Shifts and Market Uncertainties
TL;DR: As autumn approaches, New Zealand’s Alliance Group observes a significant uptick in sheep and beef processing numbers, following a period of delayed livestock flows attributed to optimal growing conditions across the North and southern South Islands. In a late February update to its suppliers, the meat processor and exporter outlined its strategic adjustments to […]
Advancements in Trade Discussions Between New Zealand and the UAE
TL;DR: During a recent WTO Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi, New Zealand’s Trade Minister, Todd McClay, and UAE Trade Minister, Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, made headway towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), akin to a Free Trade Agreement. This move follows initial discussions that began last September, with subsequent virtual meetings laying […]
