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Today is National Lamb Day! Let’s celebrate our amazing farmers and food producers who bring us the finest, grass-fed lamb. From the pioneering days of frozen lamb exports in 1882 to the world-renowned quality we enjoy today, New Zealand lamb continues to be a symbol of

As we wrap up and reflect on a highly successful National Lamb Day, we want to take a moment to thank the incredible industry support that made it all possible. A huge thanks to our partners for National Lamb Day 2025 - we couldn’t have done it without you! #NationalLambDay

Many thanks to derek guy for highlighting this fashion faux pas. It raised $1,620 for KidsCan which will help support children in need with the essentials to start school from day one.

Applications are now open for the 2025 NZ Food Communicators Scholarship! After a hugely successful first year, this 12-week programme is back to help the next generation of food writers, photographers, and storytellers sharpen their skills and launch their careers. We’re proud

The annual Open Farms day is on this Sunday - 8 March. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone to visit a farm and learn more about how our food is produced in New Zealand. If you’re interested, register to visit a farm near you. openfarms.co.nz

Farmer Time for Schools continues to grow, giving more Kiwi students the chance to connect with farmers and gain real-world insights into food production. Over the past year, student participation has increased by 14.1%, showing the impact of this innovative virtual learning

After a very impressive selection of applicants, the NZ Food Communicators Scholarship judges had a tough task narrowing it down to just two! Here’s what they had to say about this year’s recipients… Georgia van Prehn Georgia already has a very impressive career as a chef, but

Our nutrition team keeps a close eye on international research, and this recent Swedish study caught their attention. Researchers examined 475 high school girls and found that those following an omnivorous diet (eating both plants and meat) had the highest iron levels. This was

Rhys Tamanui, 23, from Waipawa Butchery in the Hawke’s Bay placed third in the World Champion Butcher Apprentice competition in Paris last week. The apprentice competition was part of the World Butchers’ Challenge which brought together top butchers and butcher apprentices from

Beef + Lamb New Zealand is proud to be working with EATucation - a programme that brings food and nutrition education into the classroom. Our involvement will help to ensure red meat is part of the conversation around healthy eating, as well as supporting careers in nutrition and

In response to recent media discussion around the closure of Bean Supreme (an alternative protein) and broader shifts in the plant-based meat sector, Beef + Lamb New Zealand contributed a nutrition-focused perspective on Newstalk ZB’s Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Show. Julia

The classic Kiwi roast is making a comeback, with a twist. The NZ Herald spoke to three of our Beef + Lamb Ambassador Chefs - Dean Thompson, Nic Kearney and Cameron Davies, along with Hellers Sharp Black butcher Reuben Sharples, to find out how they’re reimagining this

Big congratulations to our talented Beef + Lamb Ambassador Chef Cameron Davies, who has just been named Chef of the Year at the Hospitality New Zealand 2025 People’s Awards for Excellence! Recognising leadership, innovation and exceptional service in the hospitality industry,

We are so proud of our Beef + Lamb Ambassador Chefs Dean Thompson and Cameron Davies taking out awards at the Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence! In addition to Cam from The Fat Duck in Te Anau being named Chef of the Year, Schnappa Rock restaurant in Tutukaka where

We’re super excited to be named among the finalists for the YouTube NZ Marketing Awards 2025 – for our Fuelling the Fern campaign and sponsorship of The New Zealand Team in 2024. With a record number of entries this year, we’re especially honoured to have made it through. This

When North meets South – it’s a Beef + Lamb Ambassador Series dinner you won’t want to miss! Join us for a one-night-only culinary collaboration at The Fat Duck in Te Anau, where Chef Dean Thompson from Schnappa Rock in Tutukaka will bring the fresh flavours of Northland, and

We were proud to support the country’s top butchery talent yesterday at the National Butchery Awards at Auckland’s Eventfinda Stadium. The competition brought together skilled butchers from across New Zealand to showcase their craft, with top honours going to Anton Rameka – New

When you’ve already won Visa Wellington On a Plate’s Burger Welly twice, how do you take it to the next level? For our Beef + Lamb Ambassador Chef Chetan Pangam, it wasn’t just about bold flavours – it was about creating a dish that told a story, honouring the heritage and

Join us at Cornwall Park on Sat 18 Oct for World Iron Awareness Week with parkrun. After the 8am run: beef burgers, live music, games, giveaways – and a chance to meet rugby star Stacey Waaka. Aucklanders, register for Parkrun and come along!