Meat Industry Assoc.
Red meat sector seeks ‘proper adult conversation’ about India
Fast-growing economy is not a market NZ can ignore, says MIA.
MIA supports Kiwis Backing Farmers campaign
Only way to deliver better outcomes for environment and economy ‘is to work with farmers’.
Slow start for red meat exports
Low returns for most markets – including a 26% slump in UK returns.
Brazil’s mad cow woes could benefit NZ
South American country’s beef sales to China suspended while case is investigated.
Red meat exports 13% better in 2022
However, the relaxation of China’s covid-19 policy has also created some uncertainty in the market.
Halal butcher move a good ‘first step’
Addition of specialist Muslim meat processors to Green List welcomed
Red meat returns up for September but prices easing
Exports of red meat and co-products in September were worth $777 million, a 21% increase on last year.
MIA annual report a tribute to whole sector
The importance of the industry to the NZ economy borne out by export figures.
Fate of halal butchers uncertain
As skilled workers, trained Fijian butchers not covered by recent wage amnesty.
Industry welcomes easing in immigration settings
Meat works to gain from skilled migrant wage relief.
Wage relief for meat works takes edge off
Immigration Minister’s announcement welcomed by industry under strain.
Nathan Guy appointed chair of Meat Industry Association
Nathan Guy will take over as chair of the Meat Industry Association, replacing John Loughlin. Loughlin will finish…
Long tail to processing season
The meat processing season could be up to 12 weeks longer than last year, prolonged by multiple and unexpected challenges.
MIA calls for special visa for halal butchers
An expected announcement of Government approved border exemption for 15 foreign halal butchers, has been slated by the meat industry which says it needs three times that number.