Exports
Export plans hollow without system change
Daniel EbSep 19, 2024
Daniel Eb says even good goals like the doubling of exports in a decade will fail unless the leaders behind them can develop sector-wide future systems.
Red tape cut on $190m of exports
Farmers WeeklySep 16, 2024
Goverment claims success in tackling 14 non-tariff barriers over past year.
NZ’s gifting export opportunities to Australia
Mel CroadSep 13, 2024
Breeding is a long game, raising the potential to miss heated market movements.
US serves up a juicy beef burger, for now
Reece BrickSep 12, 2024
Prices for fresh US lean grinding product have hit all-time highs, and that’s bringing a lot of ships to its shores.
Zespri seeks low-emissions shipping corridor
Gerhard UysSep 11, 2024
Feasibility study launched to gauge greener shipping corridor between New Zealand and Belgian ports.
EU forestry regs a potential pain point for NZ exports
Neal WallaceSep 10, 2024
EU rules about proving the origin of products to help combat deforestation aren’t going away.
Shipping storm headed this way
Gerald PiddockSep 5, 2024
NZ seen as a costly outlier as cargo vessels grow too big for most of our ports to handle.
Paperwork nudge for organic wine exporters
Gerhard UysAug 29, 2024
The MPI is reminding organic wine exporters of strict requirements for exports to the US and EU.
‘Export demand strong despite global challenges’
Gerald PiddockAug 26, 2024
RaboResearch general manager Stefan Vogel says shipping rates have increased three- or fourfold.
Wool Impact takes strong-wool cause to coalface
Annette ScottAug 22, 2024
Body engages leading firm for a market study on fibre’s positioning in global architecture and design industry.
South Island gateway port ‘positioned well’
Annette ScottAug 16, 2024
Lyttelton focused on developing around export hub, seed forum told.
We’re entering an era that demands better policy
Cameron BagrieAug 15, 2024
NZ’s terms of trade has been kind to it, covering up sub-par practices, but that time is coming to an end, writes Cameron Bagrie.
China is growing a lot greener than we think
Guest writerAug 1, 2024
NZ cannot afford to remain ignorant of how quickly its biggest trading partner is rising to meet climate challenges.
US red meat market stable but worth keeping an eye on
Neal WallaceAug 1, 2024
Key new market of North America is in for some upheaval, says major NZ exporter.
Overseas supermarkets hold insights for red meat
Neal WallaceJul 29, 2024
Visit reveals just how competitive supermarket chiller cabinets are.
NZ’s formula labelling request denied
Eric FrykbergJul 26, 2024
Government might go ahead anyway in face of food standards setback.
Hoggard does battle on infant formula labels
Eric FrykbergJul 23, 2024
Food safety minister to press for review of new infant formula labelling rules.
Aus urges trade collaboration with NZ
Bryan GibsonJul 23, 2024
‘Two unsubsidised food exporters’ have a story to tell together, red meat conference hears.
Sailing into rough trade winds
Neal WallaceJul 19, 2024
The golden age of free trade is coming to an end, and that is very bad news for New Zealand, writes Neal Wallace.
Value already added every step of the way
Guest writerJul 11, 2024
NZ red meat exports have already moved significantly up the value chain, says Sirma Karapeeva.
Analysts look for omens as GDT plummets
Hugh StringlemanJul 11, 2024
July, August falls widely expected to follow steep drop of July 2.
Onions shed a layer of export hassle
Eric FrykbergJul 11, 2024
Prized market of Indonesia will no longer require fumigation in terms of deal struck in Auckland.
Tomato exports to Australia restart
Gerhard UysJul 9, 2024
An updated code of practice helped reopen the Australian market, but good grower returns are not a given.
Taste Pure Nature’s next phase needs social media skills
Allan BarberJul 8, 2024
Country of origin campaign has found a new home – now it needs particular expertise, says Allan Barber.
Red meat sales up across markets in May
Neal WallaceJul 5, 2024
North America our largest market as NZ exports 3% more in total than in May last year.
Lamb exports lift but prices need to follow suit
Mel CroadJul 4, 2024
Increased availability of NZ lamb has been absorbed by willing markets, but these higher volumes have moved at prices much lower than in recent years.
Timeline for live export process laid out
Annette ScottJun 27, 2024
Government announces public consultation plans as mass petition against lifting ban is delivered to Parliament.
Other markets taking up the China slack
Sara HilhorstJun 27, 2024
Beef and lamb average export values are on the rise, bringing some good news to the farmgate.
Testing times for exporters, shipping companies
Neal WallaceJun 26, 2024
Global sea freight sector dealing with the worst disruption since covid.
Live exports back in play, lobby group says
Annette ScottJun 20, 2024
Live Export New Zealand expects New Zealand's live export ban to be lifted soon, backed by new, stringent animal welfare regulations.
No red meat relief from China for a while
Annette ScottJun 14, 2024
Sheepmeat to stay at multi-year lows in the short term, BLNZ report says.
Slowing export growth a red flag
Cameron BagrieJun 12, 2024
NZ’s standard of living is under threat from a trend that is not getting the attention it warrants, says Cameron Bagrie.
China still hauling on the handbrake
Reece BrickJun 6, 2024
With the vast economy in the doldrums, everyone is being squeezed between high costs and low returns, and there doesn’t seem much light on the horizon.
Annual milk powder exports reach $9.7bn
Neal WallaceMay 24, 2024
Single largest commodity shippped from New Zealand accounted for 14% of overseas receipts.
Federated Farmers’ position on animal exports
Federated FarmersMay 23, 2024
Prior to the previous Government’s ban, live exports were a significant earner for farmers so a return to trade would be welcomed, but animal welfare should a priority.
Zespri mice infestation on ship not from Kiwi shores
Richard RennieMay 22, 2024
DNA helps narrow origin of costly infestation of cargo ship.
Price cuts on NZ lamb rile UK farmers
Neal WallaceMay 21, 2024
It’s UK farmer against NZ farmer as British supermarket chain Morrisons undercuts lamb prices to lure in customers.
Maersk, Kotahi recommit through 10-year ocean freight partnership
Neal WallaceMay 21, 2024
Deal brings degree of certainty to disrupted supply chain.
Red meat exports fall 5% in first quarter
Neal WallaceMay 7, 2024
Lacklustre demand from China and weak prices to blame.
Little room for lamb returns to rise
Neal WallaceMay 2, 2024
Hopes of an immediate boost dashed as Chinese market totters along and Australian production surges.
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