Alpine breeze, pure rainwater and subtropical sunshine rain down upon green grass and rich clover pastures. Sheep are free range in this mystical land and are in no need of hormones or steroids.
It is not surprising once you taste New Zealand lamb to understand that a quality premium product begins with the foundations that nature intended. We are proud to stand behind these attributes and offer you a quality array of lamb and related protein products year round, unsurpassed in taste and tenderness.
For over 40 years the New Zealand Lamb Cooperative, Inc. has been supplying the USA and Canadian market with superior lamb products. Owned by a consortium of international meat companies
Alliance Group
Richmond
CMP
We are in a unique position of having direct production supply channels, which enables us to consistently offer the highest quality products at prices that represent good value for consumers and excellent margins for our customers.
To find out more about out fresh and frozen products, traditional and custom cuts, and a wide range of pre-packaged offerings contact your closest office below or our US Head Office at 1-800-Get-Lamb.
History
In 1882 a refrigerated machine was fitted onto the Dunedin, a 1,320-ton sailing ship bound for England. The cargo was a selection of New Zealand's best sheep and lambs. Despite a hazardous 12,000 mile journey the lamb arrived in excellent condition receiving high praise and the entire shipment was sold within two weeks. From small beginnings over 100 years ago New Zealand lamb has gone from strength to strength.
The Dunedin didn't do so well. After making 16 voyages between New Zealand and England she disappeared without trace, probably around Cape Horn possibly due to a storm or collision with an iceberg. She was carrying a crew of 34 and had sailed from Oamaru for London March 19, 1890 with a cargo of frozen meat and wool.
Company Background
The New Zealand Lamb Cooperative, Inc. was established over 40 years ago to import premium lamb from New Zealand into the North American market. Demand for New Zealand lamb steadily increased, due to the animals fine processing quality, leanness and unlike the domestic product sold was and is free of all growth promotants and other chemicals.
Today the New Zealand Lamb Cooperative, Inc. is the full service lamb company in the USA and Canada. Through its broker and distribution network, we can provide standard lamb cuts as well as custom made cuts to best meet your needs.
It is not surprising once you taste New Zealand lamb to understand that a quality premium product begins with the foundations that nature intended. We are proud to stand behind these attributes and offer you a quality array of lamb and related protein products year round, unsurpassed in taste and tenderness.
In 1882 a refrigerated machine was fitted onto the Dunedin, a 1,320-ton sailing ship bound for England. The cargo was a selection of New Zealand's best sheep and lambs. Despite a hazardous 12,000 mile journey the lamb arrived in excellent condition receiving high praise and the entire shipment was sold within two weeks. From small beginnings over 100 years ago New Zealand lamb has gone from strength to strength.