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Create something a little different

A new range of quality First Light venison products hits stores this week, and First Light co-founder Jason Ross said he thinks Kiwis will love the flavour, texture, and convenience of the burgers, sausages, chipolatas and…
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On Farm Story with James Greer

A Central Hawke’s Bay family farm is combining bulls and Wagyu steers to make the most of its climate and the most of its family asset. They not only know…
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Heart health in men unaffected by eating 100% grass-fed Wagyu beef, study finds

Heart health in men unaffected by eating 100% grass-fed Wagyu beef, study finds The results are in. A study funded in part by First Light, the New Zealand premium meat…
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First Light Scholar passionate about obtaining value from every carcass

First Light Scholar passionate about obtaining value from every carcass A 20-year-old Lincoln University student with a special interest in maximising the value from every carcass is the recipient of…
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New Zealand steak takes out gold in World Steak Challenge

Quality genetics and great farmers have proved a winning combination for New Zealand food producer First Light Foods. Read full story by NewsHub.
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Gold medal steak came from First Light farm in the South

Gold medal steak came from First Light farm in the South First Light Foods is continuing to make waves globally after taking out gold for the second year running at the…
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Demand drives need for finishers

A 30% increase in demand for First Light Wagyu beef has led the Hawke’s Bay company to look for more farmers to finish its cattle. Read full story on Farmers…
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New Zealand venison rated top quality

First Light Foods, a major exporter of venison, applauds deer farmers’ product quality, says Toni Frost, who runs the company’s venison operation. Read full story from Rural News.
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Meaty Matters: Taste Pure Nature launched in California

After more than a year’s thorough research and careful planning the New Zealand red meat sector’s country of origin brand Taste Pure Nature has been launched in the chosen test…
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Forbes raves about New Zealand Wagyu beef

A small Hawke’s Bay meat producer has been voted the best in the world by Forbes. READ FULL STORY
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Could Wagyu beef protect against heart disease?

Good news for beef lovers! A new study suggests grass-fed beef could help protect against heart disease. READ FULL STORY
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Q&A: First Light co-founder Jason Ross

Attempting a world-first, Havelock North’s Jason Ross was told “it couldn’t be done” but he persevered anyway. He is now the co-founder of First Light Foods, a Hawke’s Bay based…