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MPI will meet with the fast food company to "discuss requirements of the Food Act".
Liam Dann: Swine fever casts shadow on global economy
COMMENT: Epidemic has potential to change the economic equations for New Zealand.
Pork industry urges import clamp-down after another African swine outbreak
NZ Pork has boosted its campaign to restrict pork imports as African swine fever bites.
Meaty issue: NZ's place in a cow-disrupted future
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We say: Meat substitutes are changing trends in West but global consumption still rising.
Editorial: Sorry James Cameron, the end isn't nigh for NZ meat farmers
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Comment: The rules of NZ's international trade have changed
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Niki Bezzant: How to be an ethical eater without giving up everything you love
We know we need to change how we eat, but do we have to give up everything we love?
Alliance Group net profit tumbles by 50pc
Alliance Group paid more for livestock and in tax, interest and administration costs.
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The battle over what to call lab-grown meat
Meat 2.0, artificial, fake? The verdict's still out on the best moniker.
Beef, lamb exports heading for $3b
NZ beef and lamb prices are expected to remain strong in 2018/19.
Whistle blower accuses farmers of 'appalling' treatment of pregnant cows
The harvest of foetal bovine serum is the latest in a string of animal welfare issues.
Health and environment: the twin threats to the meat industry
Some researchers suggest we shouldn't eat more than a 100g of red meat a week.
Ian Taylor: Artificial meat is not a threat to our farmers
COMMENT: Artificial meat is an opportunity for New Zealand, not a threat.
Fresh vs frozen: How NZ's chicken tastes have changed
Whereas chicken once was a special and rare treat, it is now New Zealand's favourite meat.
New Zealand Pork competing against Lotto
Locally produced pork is fighting Lotto tickets, imports and holidays to get on the plate.
New doco charts the meat we eat and where it came from
MEAT the documentary has been made available for NZ Herald readers to enjoy.
Rachel Stewart: Farmers angry with MPI over Mycoplasma bovis
COMMENT: MPI chief fighting Mycoplasma bovis says previous column hit close to bone.
Kiwis urged to go vegetarian for a day
Tzu Chi is declaring January 11 as Ethical Eating Day.
Beef + Lamb explores 'alternative protein' options
Company to explore opportunities posed by plant-based, lab-grown and insect proteins.
NZ sheep meat prices lift to record levels on Chinese NY
NZ sheep meat prices lift to record levels on Chinese New Year demand.
The hunt is on for NZ's best sausage
The Devro Great New Zealand Sausage Competition is open to all Kiwi meat retailers.
Chicken shortage not workers' fault, union says
On Sunday this supermarket ran out of chicken. Who was at fault?
Kiwi farmers going gaga for Wagyu
Kiwi Wagyu beef has great earning potential for New Zealand farmers, LIC says.
Isis supporter's boss okays sheep slaughter method
Fresh Meats NZ says live-streamed video of sheep slaughter does not show animal cruelty.
A stake in the game?
The global market for animal-free meat substitutes is growing rapidly.
Meat worker fired for not washing hands
Silver Fern Farms felt the worker's actions put their international licence in jeopardy.
NZ govt to spend $35m to boost exports
Government is earmarking $35.3 million to help primary sector exporters trade.
Rachel Stewart: Fake food is our future
COMMENT: There's something about animal farming and meat-eating that defies rational gravity.