The CountryHistoric London meat market to close by 2028, city authorities sayMoney saved, prime real estate freed up but 900 years of history ended.26 Nov 07:25 PM
The CountryAlliance Group plunges further into the redFarmer-owned processor lost close to $100 million.19 Nov 12:40 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGallagher Group eyes Brazil's vast ranches in new South American market moveDemand for precision farming support offers 'enormous potential for growth'.22 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryHundreds of jobs to go as Timaru meatworks closure confirmedAlliance has closed its Smithfield plant, and Australian recruiters are already in town.17 Oct 09:21 PM
The CountryEU's deforestation delay good news for NZ meat sectorRed meat sector welcomes news EU is delaying its deforestation regulation by 12 months.03 Oct 09:30 PM
The CountryExplained: The 'excessive red tape' behind Timaru meatworks closureAbout 600 people could lose their jobs.29 Sep 11:03 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAll-hands Alliance Timaru meeting 'not going to be about beautifying site': Meatworkers UnionMeat co-operative CEO won't comment.26 Sep 04:19 AM
The CountryBeefing up cattle disease detection takes students to FranceStudents hope their device will help Kiwi farmers tackle the potentially deadly infection.31 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryPeople buying cheaper meat, or whole animal, as cost of living bites'People more than ever looking for good value and good price points at the butcher shop.'12 Aug 10:49 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'With me and pork, it just clicks': Butcher apprentice mastering his tradeButcher apprentice to take his skills to Paris and compete in World Butchers’ Challenge.08 Aug 10:00 PM
The CountryChina's red meat demand falls againThe US was again the largest export market with China coming second, although it fell 38%.05 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryAmericans' love of the 'good old hamburger' helps NZ red meat sector“There’s no one in the world that consumes burgers like the North Americans do."01 Aug 10:25 PM
The CountryWhere you can find NZ's best bacon and ham?The annual 100% New Zealand Bacon and Ham Awards has crowned its 2024 winners.24 Jul 10:18 PM
The Country'Snowballed': Feral deer butchery classes wildly popularButchery workshops overwhelmed with interest, with dozens on a wait list.23 Jul 11:07 PM
The CountryNZ exports reach all-time high in MaySurge in trade with US beefs up New Zealand's exports.24 Jun 01:59 AM
The CountryFood price inflation running out of steam in latest statsCheaper chicken and lamb, big drop in fresh produce prices, but bank warns of 'payback'.13 Jun 11:23 PM
The CountryAre vegan sausages bad for you?Stuffed with a litany of highly processed ingredients – should we be put off?13 Jun 12:31 AM
The Country$6.4m super cow: 'Elite' cattle cloned to feed the worldViatina-19 FIV Mara Moveis is the most expensive cow ever sold at auction.04 Jun 10:24 PM
The CountryNZ farmers hit back at UK over lamb quality claimsBritain's National Farmers Union reacted to supermarket Morrisons selling NZ lamb.20 May 02:25 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryUS lab-grown meat bans criticised as culture war ‘own goal’Financial Times: Australian start-up warns America is ceding a competitive advantage.19 May 08:16 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow Anzco Foods bucked the trend to turn in a profit for 2023The meat processor and exporter is facing higher costs and a slow recovery in China.07 May 04:51 AM
The CountryCharity meating the need of Waikato locals having it toughFarmer-run charity puts meals on tables for needy Waikato families.07 May 12:30 AM
The CountryRevealed: The foods most recalled over safety concernsUndeclared allergens in food were the leading cause for safety recalls last year.04 May 10:35 PM
The Country'It's been a privilege': B+LNZ CEO Sam McIvor resignsMcIvor has taken up a new role as chief executive of Ospri.28 Apr 11:31 PM
The Country'Pretty useful genetics': Why one region is set for a deer hunting boon in coming yearsFarmed animals escaped during the cyclone and will have mated with the wild population.13 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMoves to ban lab-grown meat intensify in some US statesFinancial Times: One lawmaker vows not to ‘eat bugs with Bill Gates’.01 Apr 12:47 AM
The CountryMeaty player joins Hastings East blockMatangi Angus Beef also love being a part of the rebirth of the eastern block of Hastings.22 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'The meat industry has been the toughest of the lot': Alliance chairman stands downHe talks about the tough China market and getting a free-trade deal with India.13 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySlaughterhouse Fire: Chinese-owned meat company fined $51kPenalty for discharging slaughterhouse waste, lighting rubbish fire that burned for days.03 Mar 10:00 PM
The Country'Priceless': Sale of prized stud ram helps put thousands of meals on tablesClifton Downs Southdown Stud breeder donated proceeds to Meat the Need and Feed Out.12 Feb 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGreg BruceIt's rump, but not as you know it: A mind-bending trip inside the brave new world of barbecueThe art of the barbecue has been re-invented. It's time to get on board.10 Feb 01:00 AM
The Country'Barometer of the global economy': Why red meat exports have dropped in value“Consumers around the world still want to buy red meat but they are not paying as much."07 Feb 02:38 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthWhy this vegetarian thinks you should eat more meatOPINION: Dr Rowarth, a vegetarian for nearly 50 years, on the benefits of red meat.30 Jan 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMeat industry leader farewells a challenging 2023Sirma Karapeeva says the UK FTA was the highlight of a challenging year.21 Jan 06:00 AM