Earlier this month, DINZ Environmental Stewardship Manager Luka Jansen attended the New Zealand Planning Conference, marking her 17th year as a member of the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI). Held in Southland, the conference had a strong farming focus, reflecting the region's agricultural roots.

With the third quarter of Year 1 of the North American Retail Accelerator (NARA) programme now complete, Deer Industry New Zealand (DINZ) is pleased to report continued positive momentum across retail engagement, product development, and farm-level innovation.

In the face of challenging market conditions during the 2024/25 season, deer farmers are asking an increasingly important question: Is the current velvet export model fit for purpose?

A new market research report from Mintel, released in early March and titled “The Future of Meat and Poultry,” has unearthed some interesting findings across three regions: Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA); Asia-Pacific (APAC); and the Americas. 

The venison industry has invested in building a premium retail presence in North America through the Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures (SFF Futures) – North America Retail Accelerator (NARA) programme.

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