The Poultry Industry Association of New Zealand.
Is the organisation that represents the interests of more than 99% of poultry meat producers in New Zealand and ensures those producers meet exacting standards to protect the well being of consumers.
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13 November 2024 View the link to the article here or read the article below: Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard is encouraging New Zealanders to take steps to be ready for the possible arrival of bird flu. “While high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) is still some distance from New Zealand and we’ve never had a case here, it’s […]
Avian Influenza incident in Australia In the past week it was confirmed that two egg farms in the state of Victoria, Australia, and one in Western Australia has tested positive for a High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus through preliminary testing. Subsequent testing has confirmed it is the H7N3 strain in Victoria and H9 […]
Article by the Australian Meat Chicken Foundation about how to safely store cooked chicken. https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/nutrition/the-best-way-to-store-cooked-chicken/ar-AA1bkA6w
Kia ora The Government today announced regional settings for the new traffic light system. The settings for each region can be found here. These settings are in place for an initial 2 weeks, with Cabinet to review again on Monday 13 December. Information about the COVID-19 protection framework can be found here and here, and guidance for the primary […]
Michael Brooks of PIANZ (Poultry Industry Association of New Zealand) shows how flexible poultry pieces can make an ordinary Christmas menu extraordinary, and finds a surprising positive arising from COVID-19. For many, 2020 has been a challenging year dominated by uncertainty and stress. Gathering with friends and family will be a welcome reward from […]
Pigs and chickens are found not to be susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection. Read the press release.
February 2019: Amid data showing that New Zealanders’ per capita consumption of meat is decreasing, chicken consumption is showing an opposite trend.
Air transportation is considered to be the most humane and expedient method of transportation of day-old chicks over long distances. Producer companies undertake shipments with meticulous care, including careful attention to time management and preparation for each shipment. For instance, producer companies work collaboratively with airlines to meet or exceed the IATA (International Air Transport […]
March 2017: Over the next few months, the sizing system for whole fresh, frozen, stuffed and marinated chickens and hot-cooked chickens sold in New Zealand will change. All brands will change, some sooner than others. The sizing change allows chicken to be sold on the same basis as other meats. The printable poster and brochure below explain […]
PIANZ and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) recently completed work on a new manual, Biosecurity Manual for NZ Meat Chicken Growers.
