N.Z. BEEF IN ENGLAND

Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 172, 24 July 1939, Page 3

N.Z. BEEF IN ENGLAND

Gap Between Killing and Arrival Too Great

BLOW TO REPUTATION

(From Our Own Correspondent.) LONDON, June 30. New Zealand chilled beef on the Smithfield market is in danger of receiving a blow to its reputation from which it might not recover for 10 years. There is far too long a gap between the time of killing in New Zealand and the arrival of the meat on the market. Instead of being between 30 and 40 days this period sometimes runs up to 60 days. If the meat could be landed in somewhere about 30 days there is no reason why New Zealand chilled beef should not again be selling within id to ’.d of the Argentine product. The Dominion has built up a good reputation, but under present circumstances realisations are falling about £4 10/- a bu!lock short of what they might be. Those interested in the meat industry in the United Kingdom emphasise the need for faster and more regular shipping services. It has been pointed out that as negotiations are now proceeding concerning the freight contract for the next three years it is imperative that speed in handling and regularity should be essentials of the new contract. It should be possible for the new Blue Star liners to land the meat in London within 34 days of killing, and with alternative sailings from AucV ~ and Wellington, weekly arrivals in-u. Jon would be possible.