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New Zealand is the world’s largest exporter of lambs with 27 million sheeps and the 5th largest beef exporter, with 4 million dairy cows.. It’s no wonder that lamb and beef are used extensively in Addiction’s product range (dry, air-dried and treats). Free-range and pasture-fed, New Zealand’s beef and lamb are known to be one of the most tender and succulent in the world, whilst providing great nutrients.

Did you know that deer are not native to New Zealand? They were brought in from England and Scotland for sport in the mid to late 19th century. Today, New Zealand still has the world’s most advanced deer farming industry. New Zealand venison is one of the healthiest (high in protein but low in fat) and most tender meat around, the result of being raised free-range and grass-fed, in a fresh, pristine farmland with wide open pastures.

New Zealand is the home of the highest-quality venison, the other red meat. This is because the country is the ideal place for deer. Its climate is just perfect for deer to graze and grow in number. Most deer are farmed in the mountainous areas of New Zealand. Many deer farms in the country allow for deer to be raised out on meadow lands, eating what nature has provided them – green and growing grass all throughout the year. Venison is high in protein, low in fat, and rich in B Vitamins.

Four key species of ducks are found in New Zealand: Mallard, Grey, Shoveller, and Paradise. The most common of these is the Mallard and is found on the Northern Hemisphere. As with all poultry, ducks in New Zealand are raised under a strict code of welfare. While duck meat is known to contain more fat content, it is also high in B vitamins, phosphorus, and iron and is especially rich in selenium, an essential mineral that has benefits related to inflammation and immune system.

January to mid-April is an open season for salmon fishing. Although salmon begins their return to the Rakaia River in mid-November. Peak season is February and March. Harvesting of fish happens all year round to meet market demand in accordance with strict conditions for sustainability determined and enforced by the local NZ council.

Also known as chinook or quinnat, the New Zealand king salmon is a species of Pacific salmon found on the east coast of the South Island. It is the largest freshwater fish and the largest species in the salmon family. It is high in omega-3 fatty acids and natural antioxidants. Addiction’s Salmon Bleu feature New Zealand king salmon, rated “Best Choice” by the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch, an organization dedicated to ensuring sustainable, safe ocean farming practices.