Why New Zealand Food and Beverage should be on your shelves
Discover how New Zealand food and drinks can be good for business
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Learn about New Zealand Food and Beverage in our report
New Zealand is a reliable, sustainable, and high-quality source of food and drink, thanks to our commitment to creating supply chains that are grounded in care for the natural world, supported by cutting-edge innovation, and a determination to deliver produce that is backed by real and measurable environmental integrity. This report explores the best of what New Zealand has to offer – not just across aisles, but across ambitions. It is an invitation to deepen ties and forge partnerships that deliver not only for business, but for people and planet alike.
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A Trusted Supply Chain Partner
New Zealand has supplied the UK with high-quality food products for over 140 years, dating back to the world’s first refrigerated shipment of lamb in 1882. The recent UK-NZ Free Trade Agreement (FTA) further strengthens this partnership, incorporating progressive provisions on sustainability, animal welfare, and climate action.
UK Consumer Demand
Awareness and consideration of New Zealand food and beverage products among UK consumers is rising. Nearly 80% of UK premium grocery shoppers now say they would consider purchasing New Zealand food and drink, drawn by its premium quality, sustainability credentials, and ethical production.
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Sustainability Leadership
New Zealand’s agricultural systems are among the most efficient and lowest-emission in the world. For example, the carbon footprint of New Zealand beef is nearly 40% lower than the international average, while its dairy exports are produced with lower emissions intensity than closer trading partners.
Resilience and Innovation
New Zealand’s removal of agricultural subsidies in the 1980s pushed the sector toward innovation, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. Farmers have adopted world-leading practices in farm management, genetics, and sustainable land use, ensuring ongoing improvements in productivity and environmental impact.
