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Kiwis Encouraged To Look For ‘100 Per Cent NZ’ Pork Labelling As New Regulations Come Into Force
Tuesday, 1 February 2022, 9:38 am | NZ Pork
Kiwi consumers are being urged to look out for labels showing pork is 100 per cent New Zealand born and raised with the introduction of new food labelling regulations. The Commerce Commission has issued guidance to support compliance with the long-awaited ... More >>
Where Is Your Christmas Pork From?
Thursday, 11 November 2021, 9:33 am | NZ Pork
Don’t be fooled by the ‘made in New Zealand from local and imported ingredients’ label on your ham As Kiwis order their Christmas ham, they’re being urged to check the pork is actually from New Zealand. Almost 41,000 metric tonnes (MT) of pork has ... More >>
New Zealand Pork Tackles Common Misconceptions About Pork Nutrition
Thursday, 14 October 2021, 9:41 am | NZ Pork
As World Iron Awareness Week comes to a close, New Zealand Pork is reminding Kiwis of the many benefits of enjoying New Zealand pork as part of a healthy balanced diet. “There are several misconceptions about pork, so this campaign has been designed ... More >>
Bacon Welcomed Back on the Bill
Thursday, 23 August 2018, 2:52 pm | NZ Pork
New Zealand Pork is praising the efforts of the Primary Production Select Committee and, in particular, Greens MP Gareth Hughes in reinstating cured meats as one of the products covered by the Consumers’ Right to Know (Country of Origin of Food) ... More >>
Entries Open for Pork, Bacon And Ham Awards
Thursday, 3 May 2018, 2:07 pm | NZ Pork
New Zealand’s greatest butchers and meat producers will once again compete to showcase their unique skills and innovative products this June, with entries now open for this year’s New Zealand Pork, Bacon and Ham Awards. More >>
NZ Pork welcomes Government focus on biosecurity
Friday, 26 May 2017, 4:53 pm | NZ Pork
The announcement of additional operating funding for biosecurity is a vital protection for the country’s primary industries, according to New Zealand Pork. More >>
David Moffett speaks out about rough deal for pork producers
Monday, 8 May 2017, 11:51 am | NZ Pork
Former New Zealand Rugby Union Chief Executive David Moffett doubts whether even one percent of Kiwis know that the bulk of bacon and pork they eat is imported. More >>
NZ Pork welcomes cross party support for CoOL
Thursday, 13 April 2017, 11:38 am | NZ Pork
Cross party support for the Consumers’ Right to Know (Country of Origin Food) Bill, heading to the Select Committee stage, is a true reflection of Kiwi consumers’ attitudes, according to the latest research by NZ Pork. More >>
Kiwi shoppers support country of origin labelling
Friday, 10 March 2017, 10:30 am | NZ Pork
Independent research into the attitudes of local consumers, commissioned by NZ Pork, reinforces public support for the Green Party’s Consumers’ Right to Know (Country of Origin Food) Bill, currently before Parliament. More >>
Coromandel, Akaroa and Dunedin butchers come out on top
Tuesday, 26 July 2016, 10:52 am | NZ Pork
26 JULY 2016 – New Zealand’s best pork products have been crowned with top honours going to butcheries in Coromandel, Akaroa and Dunedin. More >>
New Zealand Pork, Bacon and Ham Lovers Pay Attention!
Thursday, 30 June 2016, 3:41 pm | NZ Pork
New Zealand pork, bacon and ham lovers pay attention – the ninth annual judging of the 100% New Zealand Pork, Bacon & Ham Competitions kicks of this Friday (1 July) in Wellington. The Competitions celebrate New Zealand’s finest home-grown ... More >>
New Zealand's Best Bacon Revealed
Thursday, 25 September 2014, 1:47 pm | NZ Pork
Independent Meat Processors’ Manuka smoked streaky bacon has been named Bacon of Year in the 100% New Zealand Bacon & Ham Competition 2014, beating 168 other bacon entries and 60 other butcheries for the top title. More >>
Cameron Harrison Butchery scoops ‘100% NZ Ham of the Year’
Thursday, 25 September 2014, 1:34 pm | NZ Pork
Cameron Harrison Butchery’s Manuka smoked, honey cured bone-in ham has been named Ham of the Year in the 100% New Zealand Bacon & Ham Competition 2014, beating 60 other ham entries nationwide for the top title. More >>
NZPork signs Government Biosecurity Partnership
Wednesday, 23 July 2014, 9:52 am | NZ Pork
NZPork signed the Deed for the Government Industry Agreement (GIA) for Biosecurity Readiness and Response at the industry's 2014 Conference yesterday. More >>
Battle for New Zealand’s best bacon and ham begins
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 10:00 am | NZ Pork
Entries are now open for the 100% New Zealand Bacon & Ham Competition and top butchers are encouraging their peers to enter. From the tastiest rasher to the most succulent slice of ham, the Competition attracts butchers and retailers nationwide ... More >>