We had a great couple of days at the Wānaka A&P Show It was good to see many familiar and new faces across the two days. Many thanks to those who came along to see us. Next stop is the South Island Agricultural Field Days at Kirwee on March 26-28. We're looking forward to seeing more of our shareholders and suppliers across the 3 days and we have some exciting things on offer for those who join us! ▪️ Barista coffee to kick start your day ▪️ Daily sheep carcass boning demonstrations from our expert boner, Reuben ▪️ Delicious Pure South & Lumina products cooked by Smokin' Que for you to enjoy while you chew the fat with our Livestock Reps We'll be at site M323-325 - see you there! #WānakaShow2025 #CelebrateRural #SIAFD
Alliance Group Limited
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Proudly NZ's only 100% farmer-owned red meat co-operative, exporting lamb, beef, venison & co-products to the world
About us
Our heritage has been firmly rooted in New Zealand since 1948. A group of farmers in Southland took it upon themselves to form Alliance Freezing Company (Southland) Limited to process and market high-quality meat and co-products to international markets. The first processing plant was opened in the heart of Southland's farming community, Lorneville, near Invercargill in 1960, and in 1980 the company’s ownership structure changed to become a farmer-owned co-operative. Our journey from a small Kiwi business to success on the global stage is down to our reputation for food excellence and starts with Kiwi farmers who uphold high animal welfare standards. But it doesn’t stop there. Alliance’s success starts on the farm but it’s an ongoing journey to identify opportunities across the entire co-operative to capture more market value so we can pay farmers more for their livestock. That’s why we continually invest in technology and have the highest levels of environmental sustainability. The result is what you see today. Alliance is proud to be a leading food and solutions company and taps into multiple markets and sectors including retail, food service and manufacturing. We have been supplying New Zealand’s finest grass-fed lamb, beef and venison for more than 70 years; our food is enjoyed in more than 65 countries around the world, from the rich tapestry of the United Kingdom to the intriguing and ancient wonders of Asia. Our strong international presence and continued success is the result of an innovative farmer-owned co-operative that never loses sight of its heritage while seeking possibilities to grow effectively. With more than 95 per cent of the co-operative’s products exported to international markets, Alliance has long established its place in the world.
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https://linktr.ee/alliancegroup1
External link for Alliance Group Limited
- Industry
- Food and Beverage Manufacturing
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Invercargill
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1948
- Specialties
- Meat Processing, Lamb, Beef and Venison products, Food Processing, Farmer Co-operative, Global food business, and co-products
Locations
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51 Don Street
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Invercargill, 9840, NZ
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205 State Highway 99
Underwood
Invercargill, 9874, NZ
Employees at Alliance Group Limited
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Jeff Hosking
Group Engineering Manager at The Alliance Group
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Sumal Fernando
Software Architect at Alliance Group Limited
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Nigel Jones
General Manager Supply Chain and Planning
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Owen Hallmark
Marketing Maven with a Knack for Creativity and a Passion for Results | Driving Growth and Making Brands Shine ✨
Updates
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Strengthening NZ-India business relations with help from Pure South Lamb Alliance Group was proud to support the Empowering economies - A new era of NZ-India business relations event at the India High Commission in Wellington, where we showcased our world-class Pure South lamb. It was fantastic to see the enthusiasm for strengthening trade ties between New Zealand and India, a relationship full of opportunity and shared values. A special thanks to Geoff Allott, Chief Executive of our India partner QualityNZ, for his insights. QualityNZ supplies Pure South lamb to more than 350 five-star hotels across India, a testament to the growing demand for premium New Zealand red meat in this dynamic market. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the event, particularly chetan pangam for his exceptional culinary expertise in designing a menu that highlighted the versatility of New Zealand lamb. We also acknowledge Sirma Karapeeva for hosting the Meat Industry Association of New Zealand panel and her fellow panellists: chetan pangam -- showcasing Indian cooking techniques to complement NZ lamb Julia Sekula (Beef + Lamb New Zealand) -- insights on maximising lamb’s nutritional value Nathan Guy (MIA Independent Chair) -- sharing expertise from across the sector It was also great to hear from Minister for Trade and Investment, Hon Todd McClay, about the Government’s commitment to boosting our trade ties with India.
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Alliance Group Global Sales Director, James McWilliam, and Director Middle East, North Africa and EU, John Rabbitt, are heading to Gulfood in Dubai this week -- the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade show. With over 5,500 exhibitors from 129 countries, it’s a key global platform for shaping the future of food. James and John are looking forward to connecting with industry leaders, customers and partners from the Middle East and across the globe to deepen our branded presence in this key market. If you’re attending Gulfood - The World's Biggest Annual F&B Event from February 17-21, reach out to James and John! #AllianceGroup #Gulfood2025 #GlobalTrade #FoodIndustry #MeatExports #RedMeat
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It was great to see so much support for farmers, exporters and the wider red meat sector at the National Lamb Day BBQ yesterday. Hosted at Parliament by Agriculture and Trade Minister Hon Todd McClay, the day was a fitting celebration of the rich history of New Zealand lamb. Alliance was proud to be a product partner for the event with Wayne Shaw, General Manager Safety & Processing, getting behind the BBQ to ensure our Pure South Lamb was enjoyed by all. Meat Industry Association of New Zealand Beef + Lamb New Zealand Beef + Lamb New Zealand Inc
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Alliance Group’s Mataura and Levin plants are now approved to export chilled beef to China, strengthening our global reach and market flexibility. Read more about this milestone and what it means for our farmers and customers below. #AllianceGroup #ChilledBeef #GlobalMarkets #NZRedMeat
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Happy Chinese New Year! Wishing you and your loved ones good fortune and prosperity as we celebrate the beginning of the 2025 Lunar New Year – the Year of the Snake. #AllianceGroup #GrandFarm #YearOfTheSnake #Partnership #Collaboration #NewYear
On behalf of Alliance Group Limited, I extend our warmest wishes to our key customer partners in China, and across the world, as you welcome the Year of the Snake. Our partnerships, built on mutual trust and a shared dedication to delivering the finest red meat to Chinese consumers, continue to inspire us. As we embrace the opportunities ahead, our farmers and the entire Alliance team wish you and your families joy, health, and prosperity in 2025. Here’s to achieving new milestones together. #AllianceGroup #YearOfTheSnake #Partnership #Collaboration #NewYear #GrandFarm
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Here’s to more of the world’s best lamb, in the worlds best hotels - here is “Lumina” sitting comfortably at the Ritz Carlton hotel Chengdu, being enjoyed a crowded gathering of 120+ food professionals! Lumina was passionately received by their head Chef Frank and culinary team who featured across their menu. Even in a challenging environment, there is still a definate place in the hearts for delicious, trusted food from New Zealand.
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Submit your application for the first ever Meat Industry Association of New Zealand (MIA) Dragon's Den and take your innovative ideas to the next level. With grants of up to $10,000 available to bring your vision to life, this is your chance to make an impact on New Zealand's red meat sector. Whether your concept is big or small, apply today! Applications due 14 February 2025. #MIADragonsDen #innovation #NZRedMeat
Do you have an idea brewing that could help New Zealand's red meat sector shift the dial on its contribution to the Government's goal to double exports over the next ten years? For the first time ever, the Meat Industry Association of New Zealand is running a Dragons Den - with a grant for the best idea (up to $𝟭𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬) to develop a business case. We invite researchers, industry experts and anyone with a bright idea to apply. The most promising ideas will be selected to participate in the Dragons Den, making a 5-minute pitch to a panel of industry experts at the joint AgResearch-MIA Meat Innovation workshop in Palmerston North on 11th March 2025. • Applicants must submit a 1–2-page description of their idea (with a short title) to info@mia.co.nz by CoB Friday 14 February 2025. • Successful applicants will be invited to present their idea to the industry expert panel at the Meat Industry Workshop on 11 March 2025, in person, in Palmerston North. • Applicants chosen to participate in the Dragons Den will be notified by Friday 21 February 2025. • The expert panel will select the best idea at the Dragons Den on Tuesday 11 March 2025 and the prize winner announced during the Workshop. 𝘕𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘐𝘈 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘢 𝘴𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥. Kaylene Larking Sirma Karapeeva Nathan Guy
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This week, at our Mataura beef processing plant in Southland, we unveiled the largest Supercritical ultraviolet (UV) water treatment system of its kind in the world. Stacked UV lamps disinfect water used on plant. Our Chief Executive, Willie Wiese says: “This investment highlights our commitment to the Mataura plant, showcases our dedication to New Zealand innovation and reflects how determined we are to adopt sustainable practices that benefit both the environment and the community. "We’re working hard to drive continuous improvement and improve the environmental footprint of our plant network across the country.” #nzinnovation
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Our loyal farmer-shareholders now have access to AI-powered insights into lamb and beef eating quality through Meat Eating Quality (MEQ) technology. Probes across our plant network analyse key indicators like intramuscular fat and marbling, offering real-time feedback via a bespoke dashboard. This supports our farmers to make informed decisions on breeding, feeding, and livestock management. For lamb, the technology pinpoints a "sweet spot," balancing tenderness, juiciness, and nutritious fats for a premium meat eating experience. #farminginsights #meateatingexperience