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Deer Industry News Issue 110 October/November 2021

Customers returning to restaurants in Europe | Hawke's Bay AP day | US retail activities | Next Generation stays farmside

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Deer farming lobby builds on environmental strengths

Dr Lindsay Fung has been appointed producer manager at Deer Industry NZ (DINZ).

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Venison demand improves, but shipping remains dire

The gradual opening up of Europe on the back of growing vaccination rates is good news for venison producers. There’s healthy demand for chilled venison from restaurants opening for the game season – the challenge for exporters is getting it there.

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NZ venison on the menu in top restaurants in China

Marketers of New Zealand farm-raised venison are moving beyond the test kitchen and into leading restaurants in China. The aim is to find a profitable place for venison in the massive Chinese food market.

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DINZ news in brief - 17 September 2021

VelTrak goes live | VelTrak quick-start guides on their way | New velvet grading chart | Getting to know your number and more.

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