NATIONAL LAMB DAY, CELEBRATED ON 15 FEBRUARY, HONOURS THE ORIGIN OF NEW ZEALAND’S GLOBALLY RENOWNED FOOD INDUSTRY.
HISTORY
On February 15, 1882, entrepreneurs William Davidson and Thomas Brydone organised the first shipment of frozen lamb from Port Chalmers, Otago to London.
Davidson, a British-based general manager of the New Zealand and Australian Land Company, had been involved in refrigerated shipping experiments, leading to this pioneering journey of around 5,000 carcasses.
This event marked the beginning of New Zealand’s multi-billion dollar meat industry, showcasing the high quality of New Zealand lamb to the world.
FIRE UP YOUR BBQ AND RAISE A CHOP IN SALUTE TO OUR FOOD CHAMPIONS!
SUPPORTING OUR NZ FOOD PRODUCERS
National Lamb Day is an opportunity to celebrate our New Zealand lamb producers, no matter the conditions they ensure we have the best quality kai available for our tables.
New Zealand lambs are grass-fed and pasture-raised, ensuring New Zealand lamb is some of the tastiest in the world.
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