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Low supply props lamb prices
13 November 2017
Low volume inspired higher-than-expected prices for frozen lamb cuts into Britain and continental Europe in October.
Offal might benefit from ruling
10 November 2017
New Zealand beef offal exports might be an early beneficiary of the World Trade Organisation’s decision to decline Indonesia's appeal against a ruling that trade barriers that slashed the value of shipments to the southeast Asian country.
Chinese devour lamb, mutton
10 November 2017
China’s insatiable demand for New Zealand sheep meat has boosted confidence in the sheep industry to its highest levels in recent years.
Banks wary of dairy price risk
8 November 2017
Bank economists have issued fresh warnings about downside risk to milk prices after the latest Global Dairy Trade auction but note the weaker New Zealand dollar is moderating damage to exporter earnings.
US targets South Korea for cheese
8 November 2017
United States dairy exporters are looking to deepen their relationship with South Korean buyers as a means to capitalise on their growing demand for cheese.
Third UHT line for Waitoa
8 November 2017
Fonterra is expanding its Waitoa UHT site to keep ahead of growing demand for its products.
Name change won't confuse again
7 November 2017
New Zealand’s meat industry is unlikely to be affected by the lifting of China’s ban on Australian beef exporters caused by labelling issues and no problems are expected when the Primary Industries Ministry changes its name.
Fruit export receipts rise
7 November 2017
September quarter kiwifruit exports were almost identical to the volume shipped in the corresponding period in 2016 but trade data shows the 2017 returns were higher.
South American growth no threat
6 November 2017
South American dairy output is set to grow but the impact on global trade is unlikely to pose a serious threat to New Zealand’s dairy export business.
Cheese exports stand still
3 November 2017
With three-quarters of the year gone New Zealand cheese exports remain lower than a year ago – albeit by just 1%.
