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Red meat sector urges continued focus on trade
New Zealand’s red meat sector is welcoming the strong focus on trade ahead of the General Election in November with export growth and action on non-tariff barriers critical to the sector’s future. Nathan Guy, Independent Chair of the Meat Industry Association (MIA), says trade underpins the New Zealand economy and must remain a priority for…
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NZ red meat exports hit second consecutive monthly record
New Zealand red meat exports reached a second consecutive monthly record in May, rising to $1.6 billion, according to the Meat Industry Association. The May result was 44 per cent higher than the same month last year and exceeded the previous monthly record of $1.4 billion set in April. Sheepmeat exports were valued at $590.4…
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Red Meat Sector Conference 2026 set to tackle change head-on
New Zealand’s red meat sector will come together in spring 2026 for the annual Red Meat Sector Conference, bringing industry leaders, policymakers and supply chain partners together to discuss the key issues shaping the sector. The conference, hosted by the Meat Industry Association (MIA) and delivered in partnership with Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ),…
Resources
MIA holds a range of industry data and reports covering various aspects of the red meat processing sector in New Zealand.
Please visit our resources section to see what is publicly available, or contact staff directly if you can’t find what you are looking for.
Barriers to International Trade
Gain an in-depth understanding of the complex and evolving trade and tariff environment that New Zealand’s red meat processors and marketers operate in when exporting to over 110 countries.