Displaying items by tag: MEAT INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

Recent moves by the Government to loosen up the borders have been labelled as too little, too late for most industries in an agri-sector desperate for overseas workers.

New Zealand's red meat sector export hit $10 billion in 2021 - despite the disruption caused by Covid-19.

The Government's so called 'consolidation of Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) from meat companies has the potential to force the closure of some meat processing plants if staff contract the Omicron version of Covid.

The Meat Industry Association (MIA) has launched a stinging attack on the Government for failing to allow the industry to bring in sufficient overseas halal slaughterman.

Halal-certified red meat exports increased 13% during the 2020-21 season with most products going to non-Muslim markets, according to an analysis by the Meat Industry Association (MIA).

Meat companies support Government plans for a clear and simplified risk assessment process to make Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory at their plants.

Students considering a future career in New Zealand’s red meat industry are encouraged to apply for a 2022 Meat Industry Association (MIA) Scholarship.

Mandatory vaccination against Covid-19 for meat sector workers is still up in the air.

Primary industries stakeholders  are welcoming the new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom announced today.

After the Government released details on a new residency pathway, the industry is reacting with relief.