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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Our strength lies in how we do business, and who we do business with.  When you choose to partner with Fern Ridge, we commit to you: we are straight talking, insightful, dedicated. 

Integrity

Integrity is the cornerstone of Fern Ridge.  Without keeping our word, we wouldn’t have been able to build this dynamic global company from a conversation between a couple of mates back in 1995.

Transparency

Premium food value requires traceability.  Our clients want to know where they stand. Our managers need to know what supply is available.  We demand transparency and we honour it too.

Efficiency

Supplying food to the world, and bringing the world’s food to New Zealand can be complex and it can throw curveballs.  Our systems in place mean you can be assured we always deliver a solution.

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Fern Ridge believes the connections we make with our clients goes beyond making a quick trade. We dedicate focus and thinking to your business because we love what we do and we want to work with you again and again.