A surplus of New Zealand export meat destined for China is being kept in storage due to the deadly coronavirus outbreak. Exporter ANZCO confirmed some export meat could find its way onto domestic plates, although not all of it would suit Kiwi palates. We keep out of the local market," Chris Pyke, marketing manager for Wellington-based Taylor Preston, said. CAMERON BURNELL/STUFF Wellington's Taylor Preston meat works says it's not interested in the local market. Retail Meat New Zealand, which represents independent butchers, supermarkets and smallgood manufacturers, agreed more export meat could become available domestically.

Source: Stuff February 11, 2020 00:27 UTC