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Create something a little different

Read full story on Supermarket News. 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,…
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On Farm Story with James Greer

Read full story on Farmers Weekly. A Central Hawke’s Bay family farm is combining bulls and Wagyu steers to make the most of its climate and the most…
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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…
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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…
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New Zealand steak takes out gold in World Steak Challenge

Read full story by NewsHub. Quality genetics and great farmers have proved a winning combination for New Zealand food producer First Light Foods.
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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…
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Demand drives need for finishers

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

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

Read full story from Farmers Weekly. After more than a year’s thorough research and careful planning the New Zealand red meat sector’s country of origin brand Taste Pure…
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Forbes raves about New Zealand Wagyu beef

Read the full story here. A small Hawke’s Bay meat producer has been voted the best in the world by Forbes.
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Could Wagyu beef protect against heart disease?

Read the full story here. Good news for beef lovers! A new study suggests grass-fed beef could help protect against heart disease.
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Q&A: First Light co-founder Jason Ross

Read the full story here. 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…