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Pea weevil
BackgroundIf you see this pest, catch it and call us – 0800 80 99 66.The pea weevil (Bruchus pisorum) is a small insect that can cause damage to growing peas. Overseas, pea weevils are found in many...
View ArticlePea growers work with MPI to rid Wairarapa of weevil pest
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), and local pea growers, are planning urgent action to eradicate a small Wairarapa population of a newly discovered weevil that damages pea crops.The pea weevil...
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Health Star Ratings
The more stars, the healthier the foodHealth Star Ratings rate the nutrition content of packaged food from half a star to 5 stars. The more stars, the healthier the food. Examples of Health Star...
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The science behind Health Star RatingsPackaged foods are given Health Star Ratings based on their nutrient content. Food companies calculate ratings for their products using an online calculator...
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High-performance mānuka plantations
The challenge Improving science to yield more honey. Domestic and international demand for mānuka honey and products is continuing to grow.But the local industry is constrained by supply issues,...
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Overview
Biosecurity 2025Biosecurity 2025 is about reviewing and future-proofing New Zealand's biosecurity system.New Zealand is setting a biosecurity strategy to take us through to 2025.MPI is currently...
View ArticleConsultation on proposed animal welfare regulations
Update – 26 July 2016 NewUpdate – 10 June 2016Young calf regulations announcedPublic consultation on proposed animal welfare regulations forwas held between 14 April and 19 May 2016. A number of the...
View ArticleAnimal welfare
New Zealand Animal Welfare StrategyThe Animal Welfare Act 1999Animal protection laws strengthened in 2015Codes of welfareMinisterial advisory committees The New Zealand Animal Welfare StrategyThe New...
View ArticleBiosecurity 2025: Proposals for a direction statement for biosecurity in New...
Have your sayYou are invited to provide comments on proposals for a Biosecurity 2025 direction statement for New Zealand, to replace the existing biosecurity strategy – Tiakina Aotearoa: Protect New...
View ArticleReview of sustainability measures for the Southern Scallop Fishery (SCA 7)
UPDATE - 12 July 2016Minister's decisionsFollowing consultation, the Minister for Primary Industries has made a decision to close parts of the Southern Scallop Fishery (SCA7) for the coming season. The...
View ArticleCut flowers and foliage – indoor growers
Last updated: 2619 July 2016A002 Jacko's Place Orchids, enclosed greenhouse 21/07/2015 21/07/2016 A022 Simcock Orchids Orchids, enclosed greenhouse 20/07/2015 20/07/2016 A042 Jem Orchids Orchids,...
View ArticleRegional growth studies
Reports releasedThe Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) are leading a programme, along with regional stakeholders, to evaluate...
View Article“No peas, no weevil” ban now in place in Wairarapa
Controls to rid the Wairarapa of the insect pest pea weevil are now formally in place.The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has today placed a ban on growing peas within a specified area and placed...
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Woongjin Morning Rice Milk
From left: Woongjin Morning Rice Milk - 180ml can, 500ml plastic bottle, 1.5L plastic bottle, 180ml glass bottle and 180ml x 15 gift box.Product identificationProduct typeRice beverageName of product...
View ArticleFood recalls
Recalls sparked by food safety issuesMost food recalls are voluntarily initiated by businesses when they become aware of a potential food safety or suitability issues. MPI coordinates all food recalls...
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Prime Smoke brand Smoked Salmon Slices 50g
Prime Smoke brand Smoked Salmon Slices (50g)Product identificationProduct typeSmoked Salmon (Ready-to-eat meat product)Name of product (size)Prime Smoke brand Smoked Salmon Slices (50g).Batch...
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Prime Smoke brand Smoked Salmon Slices
Prime Smoke brand Smoked Salmon Slices (50g) Prime Smoke brand Smoked Salmon Slices (50g) Product identificationProduct typeSmoked Salmon (Ready-to-eat product)Name of product (size)Prime Smoke brand...
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Dairy products
TopicsWe're still working on this section of the new website. When complete, it will provide information to support dairy processors and handlers. In the meantime, use these links to find relevant...
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Processing
TopicsFood serviceManufacturers of food and beverageFood sector general requirements and programmesFood sector specific requirementsDairy productsUpdated fees & chargesBuilding this websiteWhy...
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