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NEW ZEALAND’S TOP BEEF AND LAMB CHEFS REVEALED

Beef + Lamb New Zealand has unveiled the four talented chefs who will serve as their next Ambassador Chefs, taking up the term throughout 2024 and 2025.

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BEEF + LAMB YOUNG AMBASSADOR CHEF ANNOUNCED

Congratulations to Nic Kearney from Onslow in Auckland who has just been crowned the 2023 Beef + Lamb Young Ambassador Chef.

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Survey indicates concerning rise in iron deficiency symptoms

The results from a new nutrition quiz titled ‘Could you be low on iron?’ – which checks for common signs and symptoms of iron deficiency – point to some worrying trends.

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Farmers asked to go back to school: Farmer Time

Farmers across the country are being asked to go back to school as a part of a new educational programme for children called Farmer Time.

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New research confirms red meats nutritional advantage over alternatives

Results from ground-breaking New Zealand research have shown that red meat is a better source of protein than a processed plant-based alternative. The research is a collaboration between researchers at AgResearch, the University of Auckland, Massey University and the Riddet Institute.

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New Zealand’s Top Beef and Lamb Chefs Announced

Beef + Lamb New Zealand has announced four chefs who will be their next Ambassadors to act as leaders driving innovation and creativity using New Zealand beef and lamb within the foodservice sector. The four talented chefs will hold the title throughout 2022 and 2023.

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New Schnitzealand! Kiwis Go Crazy For Schnitzel

Schnitzel has hit hero status in New Zealand after a casual Twitter conversation went viral causing the internet to erupt in support of the crumbed cut.

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In a Pickle: Kiwis Vote Whether Pickles Belong on Burgers

One of the most divisive burger toppings, pickles, have long been the cause of dinnertime debate. Over 1200 Kiwis were polled on the contentious burger topping to answer the question once and for all – do pickles belong on a burger? The results are in, 93.6% agreed that pickles do in fact belong on a burger.

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#SheLooksLikeMe: New campaign launched to challenge gender stereotypes about working in the meat sector

A global campaign backed by leading meat businesses has been launched in Aotearoa New Zealand to change perceptions of careers in the meat industry, highlight female role models and encourage more women to join the sector.

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Kiwi steaks win gold at the competition to find the ‘World’s best steak’

New Zealand has once again punched well above its weight, winning five golds at the 2021 World Steak Challenge.

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Kit Arkwright Named As CEO of Beef + Lamb New Zealand Inc

Beef + Lamb New Zealand Inc (BLNZ Inc) has appointed Kit Arkwright as the organisation’s new chief executive.

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National quiz reveals Kiwis are rusty on their iron knowledge

Ahead of World Iron Awareness Week 2021, 11- 17 October, over 3,300 Kiwis have been quizzed on their iron knowledge. With an average score of 56%, most New Zealanders are only just passing.

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Roast lamb voted New Zealand's favourite lockdown meal

Your next lockdown dinner is sorted, data gathered from a nationwide survey has revealed that New Zealand’s ultimate comfort meal is a classic roast lamb with potatoes.

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Women share career success in the Meat Sector at trailblazing event

As part of the official Red Meat Sector Conference programme, over 50 women working within the industry came together yesterday to discuss how to support more women to enter, and succeed, in New Zealand’s meat sector.

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Research suggests a meat-free diet will only reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 3-4% over a lifetime

Independent research by some of the world's leading scientists shows the climate change benefits of substituting meat from the average New Zealander's diet would only lead to a 3-4% decrease in an individual's lifetime global warming impact from all activities. Substituting meat could also risk individuals missing out on key essential nutrients such as iron.

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Education resource highlights NZ red meat and dairy’s role in feeding global population

A new climate change education resource has been released by New Zealand’s pastoral farming sector. It explores the complex relationship between environmental, economic, nutritional, social and global food security outcomes in New Zealand’s food system. Written in a straight-forward and science-based style, it will provide secondary school students, in particular, with balanced information.

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Lamb and Paeroa? Your New Kiwi Favourite

What do you get when you take two Kiwi classics – New Zealand Lamb and Lemon & Paeroa – and combine them? A dish that we think will be 'world famous' in your household!

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Sam Heaven wins Beef + Lamb Ambassador Chef Title

Sam Heaven from the Park Hyatt in Auckland has cooked, carved, and plated his way into the Beef + Lamb New Zealand hall of fame after being announced as the first-ever Beef + Lamb Young Ambassador Chef.

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Kiwi farmers produce the world's first 'Blamb'

Kiwi beef and sheep farmers have produced the world’s first Blamb, a sheep and cattle hybrid that combines the very best of both meats to ensure consumers never have to go through the toughest of all choices – whether to eat beef or lamb.

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New Zealand’s favourite dinner has been revealed in nationwide survey

Pineapple on pizza, egg on a burger, or mince on toast? Kiwis have voted on some of our favourite food fads.


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