Pasture Fresh® Lamb
Our standards & grading
01. Breeds
Our dominant lamb breeds are the New Zealand Romney and the Perendale.
The Romney is the breed with the highest resistance to foot rot worldwide. Our breeds have exceptional adaptability to conditions, and excellent maternal characteristics, guaranteeing superior flavour in every bite.
02. 100% grass
feeding
Natural pasture feeding
in all seasons
Our animals feed on natural pastures all year round. Our farms are located in zones with temperate climate and abundant rainfall, resulting in fresh grasslands in all seasons without ever the need for grain or nutritional supplements. This gives our meat its lean, natural flavour.
03. No hormones,
antibiotics or GMO
Entirely natural meat,
free of alteration.
Our farmers never use antibiotics, growth hormones or genetically modified organisms to raise our animals. We are passionate about producing the most natural and sustainable meat on the market, focusing on the flavour and tenderness of the meat rather than the size of the animal.
04. Free Range
Free access to fields, stress-free animals.
At Specialty Meats, free range means an average of 10 to 12 animals per hectare in all seasons, providing the animals with ample to roam freely.
Our animals are never confined, but happy and live outdoors all their life, guaranteeing optimum animal welfare, and providing the meat’s tender and delicate texture.
05. Slaughter Age
All our lamb is slaughtered at under 12 months of age. Our guarantee is young, tender, juicy lamb, every time.
06. Humane Slaughter
To qualify for the brand, all lamb must be humanely slaughtered and certified Halal.
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Halal certification guarantees pain-free animal slaughter.
07. Sizing and Quality Grading
Each carcass is qualified to the brand’s standards, guaranteeing only the best lamb.
until 13 kg
13-21 kg
21+ kg
Animals with an excessive fat cover or devoid of fat do not qualify.
The animal’s carcass weight must be within the brand’s parameters to guarantee ideal portion sizing.
Our 100% grass fed lamb offering ranges from individual cuts to whole carcasses, every single animal raised in New Zealand to the strictest quality standards. No hormones or steroids are added to the animal's diet, ensuring healthy, delicious meat on your plate.
Nutritional Advantages
of Grass Fed Lamb
+8%
more protein
-14%
less fat
More Vitamin A, B12 and E
More Omega-3
*Compared to grain fed lamb
