Despite having a population of only five million, New Zealand-grown produce feeds more than eight times that number. Why? Because New Zealand producers have a deep connection to the land and sea—a relationship rooted in care, respect, and the understanding that when nature thrives, we all thrive.

As an island nation with stringent biosecurity controls, New Zealand is free from many animal diseases and major pests. It ranks among the best in the world for food safety, with its orchards and farms being top sources of spray-free produce.

With vast open spaces and year-round outdoor grazing, New Zealand is one of the premier producers of healthy grass-fed beef, lamb, and venison.

New Zealand’s long coastline and clear, nutrient-rich oceanic waters yield seafood of exceptional flavor and trusted quality. Additionally, the country is the world’s largest dairy exporter, with its rich soils, favorable climate, and abundant water creating the ideal environment for pasture-fed dairy cows.

New Zealand is also renowned for its delicious, high-quality mānuka honey, produced by bees that collect nectar from the native mānuka flower. This honey is highly prized worldwide for its remarkable natural properties.

All of this is guided by the Māori principle of kaitiakitanga—care for people and place—which ensures that sustainability is at the heart of everything.

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is the government agency responsible for helping New Zealand businesses grow internationally.