BRINGING TOGETHER THE COMMUNITY AND RESCUE PRODUCE WITH PERFECTLY IMPERFECT

Celebrating rescued produce and cooking up delicious recipes with a diverse group; from business, education and community volunteers.

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Beef + Lamb New Zealand
Are you getting enough vege? Let our Salad Generator help you out!

We’ve all heard the message to get our 5+ a day (plot twist: it’s now technically 7+ a day for Kiwi adults!). However, the majority of Kiwi adults still aren’t getting enough fruit and vege each day.


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ANZCO FOODS HOST BEEF + LAMB AMBASSADOR CHEFS

The Beef + Lamb Ambassador Chefs were recently offered an invaluable opportunity by ANZCO Foods, to learn more about the journey that beef and lamb takes from the farm to the fork.

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COMMUNITY COOKING WITH IWIN AT HOMELAND

I was delighted to be part of Homeland’s recent community day which brought together a beautiful group of ladies from IWIN (Iranian Women in New Zealand). 

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Lisa Moloney
YOUNG AMBASSADOR CHEF FINALIST GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

Young Ambassador Chef finalist, Lyall Minhinnick, along with community group Health Through The Marae, join Peter Gordon at Homeland Community Day.

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New Zealand beef and lamb among the most carbon efficient in world

New research has confirmed the carbon footprint of New Zealand beef and lamb is amongst the lowest in the world.

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Afghan Women Community Day at Homeland

Beef + Lamb New Zealand loved being part of the New Settlers Family & Community Trust (NFACT), Afghan Women Community Day at Peter Gordon’s Homeland.

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Farmer Time – Connecting Tamariki to Kai

Are our tamariki aware of where the food they eat at each meal originates from, who grows it and the journey of kai from paddock to plate? Farmer Time is an exciting educational programme connecting students directly with their own farmer or grower to learn more about food production.

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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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Is low iron holding you back?

This World Iron Awareness Week we are asking the public is low iron holding you back, and could it be the reason you’re not feeling your best? Here’s the what, why, and how and a few tips to help you feel your best.

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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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Your Nose to Tail Restaurant Guide

If you’re hesitant to dip your toes into the world of cooking secondary cuts and offal, a great first step is heading to the professionals!

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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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What is happening with emissions from NZ farms?

The impact of food production on the environment is of growing interest for us all working within the New Zealand food system, whether you are a health practitioner, educator or food industry stakeholder. Here’s a look at one of the ways the industry is looking to tackle emissions on-farm.

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CELEBRATING NEW ZEALAND LAMB FROM PADDOCK TO PLATE

To celebrate the 140th anniversary of the first shipment of lamb arriving in the UK, three of the Beef + Lamb Ambassador Chefs stepped out of their kitchens and into Central Otago for National Lamb Day in May.

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Lisa Moloney
KIWI BUTCHERS TAKE PART IN COOKING CLASS AT HOMELAND

Last week, New World and PAK'nSAVE butchers travelled from Whangarei, Auckland and Hamilton to Homeland, restaurant, and food embassy, to enjoy a bespoke cooking class led by decorated chef, Peter Gordon and his team.

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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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International Women’s Day: an interview with Sirma Karapeeva

To celebrate International Women’s Day we spoke to Meat Industry Association CEO, Sirma Karapeeva about her role, the need to challenge assumptions, and champion women in the industry.

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The Kiwis using Artifical Intelligence to design the perfect burgers

From pineapple lumps to pavlova, New Zealand cuisine has its own blueprint. But thanks to a collaboration between AgResearch, a top development chef, and Beef + Lamb New Zealand, we’ve been able to apply Artificial Intelligence to inspire new burgers with unique flavour combinations and indigenous New Zealand ingredients.

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