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Iron Deficiency: The Silent Epidemic in Women

Some women may disregard feeling tired, grumpy, lacking energy, and fatigue as the result of a busy lifestyle, but these are also common symptoms caused by iron deficiency. Our Registered Dietitian, Katrina Dixon takes a closer look.

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What you need to know about the United Nations Food System Summit

Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming United Nations Food System Summit.

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Ask The Expert: How to order, prep and enjoy offal

With Hannah Miller Childs’ background in butchery, charcuterie and experience serving nose-to-tail cuisine at Churly’s Brewpub and Eatery, I could think of no better person to ask all of my offal questions to.

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The little-known world of beef and sheep byproducts and co-products

We look into the little-known world of byproducts and co-products and discover that there’s more to beef and lamb than steaks and Sunday Roasts.

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4 Key Take Outs from the Lifetime Climate Impacts of Diet Transitions Report

Here are four key take outs from the game-changing ‘Lifetime Climate Impacts of Diet Transitions: A Novel Climate Change Accounting Perspective’ report.

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STOP MAKING BORING CHARCUTERIE BOARDS!

Not to sound dramatic but if I have to eat one more cracker topped with brie and quince paste I might actually cry.

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REAL TALK: DO COLLAGEN POWDERS ACTUALLY WORK?

July is Nose-to-Tail month but how much do kiwis actually embrace this dining philosophy? Regina Wypych explains what we can learn from how other cultures do it (including her own).

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What we can learn from other cultures about nose-to-tail dining

July is Nose-to-Tail month but how much do kiwis actually embrace this dining philosophy? Regina Wypych explains what we can learn from how other cultures do it (including her own).

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Lamb, and a little salt - a brief history of eating New Zealand lamb

We took a dive back in time and discovered the love of roast lamb hasn’t changed much over the years. As stated in Mrs Beeton’s Book of Household Management circa. 1861, it appears her recipe for roast leg of lamb clearly states two of the most important ingredients that we still use today to cook our lamb - “lamb and a little salt.”

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NZ’s National Treasure – Lamb Innovation Shining Brighter Than Ever

In celebration of National Lamb Day, we take a look at some of the innovations keeping New Zealand at the forefront of supplying the best lamb in the world.

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Mint Sauce in your Mid Twenties: Where does lamb fit into a flat diet?

With National Lamb Day on the horizon (May 24th, mark your calendars!) our resident millennial, Lauren, is taking a break from UberEats to see if any lamb recipes fit the bill for young professional cooking. Her first attempts: Lamb Burgers with Garlic Mint Sauce, and 'Magic Mince'.

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Protein Quality – Why It's Important

There’s a lot of information about changing diets to be plant-based, to be better for both your health and the planet. You may feel confused about what a healthy, balanced diet (that is sustainably produced) looks like. Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s latest booklets take a deep dive into the most recent, scientific evidence around dietary protein quality, and provide a New Zealand context as to why animal-based proteins have an important place on our plates.

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Four Courses at Phil's Kitchen

Lauren Shamy was fortunate enough to sample the four-course Beef and Lamb tasting menu at Ambassador Chef, Phil Clark’s, aptly named Phil’s Kitchen.

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International Women’s Day: Nicky Berger, Farmer #ChoosetoChallenge

To celebrate International Women’s Day 2021 we spoke to three women working in different areas of the supply chain – a farmer, butcher, and project manager. Challenging assumptions, championing the industry, and driving success are all in a days work for these women. This interview features farmer and Co-Founder of GrassFed in the City, Nicky Berger.

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International Women’s Day: Katja Rosenvold - Technical Projects Manager #ChoosetoChallenge

To celebrate International Women’s Day 2021 we spoke to three women working in different areas of the supply chain – a farmer, butcher, and project manager. Challenging assumptions, championing the industry, and driving success are all in a days work for these women. This interview features Katja Rosenvold - Technical Projects Manager at Silver Fern Farms.

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International Women’s Day: Alana Empson, Butcher #ChoosetoChallenge

To celebrate International Women’s Day 2021 we spoke to three women working in different areas of the supply chain – a farmer, butcher, and project manager. Challenging assumptions, championing the industry, and driving success are all in a days work for these women. This interview features butcher, Alana Empson.

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From the BLNZ Intern: Exploring opportunities

University of Otago student, Brittany Boyce, is currently completing a six-month internship with the Beef + Lamb New Zealand. She shares a little about herself and the two projects she is working on.

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Homeland Community Days - ‘for everyone, from everywhere’

Since opening in November, three hugely successful Community Days, supported by Beef + Lamb New Zealand, have taken place at Peter Gordon and Alastair Carruther’s new food embassy, Homeland.

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The brand new recipes.co.nz

The new-look recipes.co.nz has launched! With improved functionality, smart search, and a new inspiration hub, we’ve looked to make mealtime even easier. Whether you’re looking for a new cuisine, breakfast ideas, dinner solutions, classic favourites, or something more adventurous – you’ll find it all on recipes.co.nz.

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The Inaugural 'Community Tuesday' at Peter Gordon's Homeland

It was an honour to attend the first Community Tuesday this week which was a collaboration with Papatūānuku Kōkiri Marae. The day included a welcome and blessing of the new premises and once the formalities were over we got down to the business end of cooking a delicious beef meatloaf and two versions of Peter’s fish head soup.

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