Hogget
Traditionally Popular In New Zealand
Hogget may suit your respective market, price-point or product end use. Hogget is aged between 12 and 24 months and has conformation similar to that of Lamb. Hogget may also be described as Yearling Ovine as a preference in some markets.
Ask us today about the hogget we can supply you, including:
- Chilled or Frozen
- Bone-in and Boneless
- Legs, Middles and Shoulders, Flaps, Shanks, Trimmings, Bones and Offal
- Bulk, layer, vacuum packed, or individually wrapped
- Seasonal production means normal supply is November until January each year
Export managers
Fern Ridge analyses markets, weather, events and politics to ensure best value product. What we know, you’ll know. To find out more, contact us for superior account management and personalised service.
Nick Dorward
Nick started with Fern Ridge as a graduate in 2002 and has been a valued Export Manager ever since.
Markets: USA, Canada, Europe, UK, Sweden
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Matthew Lee
Matthew has been involved in the meat industry since 1995, both in production and marketing roles.
Markets: South East Asia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Africa, Middle East, Micronesia
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Sam Harvey
Sam joined Fern Ridge in 2015 having worked in meat plants for 6 seasons while at school and University.
Markets: New Zealand, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, India, Pacific Islands,
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Ryan O’Sullivan
Ryan joined Fern Ridge in September 2018 after 3 years selling meat in Australia.
Markets: Caribbean, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean
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Pedro Bezanilla Corte
Pedro joined Fern Ridge in 2019 as a trainee. Pedro is from Chile and came to New Zealand as a 14 year old to attend Southland Boys High School and advance his rugby skills.
Markets: Spain, Italy, New Zealand
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