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25 years since first UK shipment

Posted on Friday, 5 September 2025

This week we celebrated 25 years since ANZCO Foods’ first shipment of New Zealand lamb loaded for the UK.

50 years in industry for Gary

Posted on Friday, 5 September 2025

Last week Gary Lindsay hit an incredible milestone – 50 years in the meat industry.

Canterbury’s reasons for working safely

Posted on Friday, 5 September 2025

The Canterbury team has launched a new health and safety initiative, encouraging employees to write down their reasons for getting home safely each day.

Waitara’s carton conveyor upgrade

Posted on Friday, 5 September 2025

Waitara’s carton conveyor has recently been upgraded, with support from contractors and our Automation team. The entire project was completed in an impressive five days.

Whanganui Rugby mascot

Posted on Friday, 5 September 2025

ANZCO Foods is once again sponsoring the Whanganui Rugby Mascot, Barrie the Butcher, for this year’s Heartland Championship.

Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust impact report

Posted on Friday, 5 September 2025

The Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust, which ANZCO proudly supports, has released its Impact Report for the first half of 2025.

CC&S month

Posted on Friday, 5 September 2025

August was Climate Change & Sustainability (CC&S) Focus Month, and it was great to see such strong engagement across the business.

Health and safety focus

Posted on Friday, 5 September 2025

Our current Health and Safety Focus is about ‘keeping our house in order’ – maintaining shelving and racking and preventing slips, trips, and falls.

ANZCO's Local Heroes | Richard (Doc) Morrison

Posted on Monday, 1 September 2025

We're recognising ‘ANZCO's local heroes’ - people who volunteer their time to make an impact in their community.

Meet the Team - Ashley Te Ako Smith

Posted on Monday, 1 September 2025

Meet Ashley Te Ako Smith Process Worker at ANZCO Foods Manawatū Ashley works in the boning room at Manawatū.