DOMINION'S MEAT TRADE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 18279, 21 December 1922, Page 14

DOMINION'S MEAT TRADE.

THE EXPORT OF PORK. PROSPECTS IN BRITAIN. [FROM our own correspondent.] LONDON, Nov. 10. The New Zealand Board's work in securing a freight of Id per lb. net on pork is already having an effect in connection with forward sales, several large concerns of Smithfield having made sales of quit© substantial parcels of frozen pork for December, January, and February shipments. The head of one large importing firm, in conversation with Mr. Jessep yesterday, mentioned that the reduction in the freight had just made business possible, and they looked forward to developing a fair trade, particularly from the Auckland and Wellington Provinces. There is unquestionably, Mr. Jessep considers, a very large field for the development, first, in pigs from 601b. to 801b. weight to, say, 90ib., and the New Zealand pigs which have come to hand so far compare more than favourably with the Argentine pig and the United States pig. In connection with the export of pigs of larger weight for bacon curing, the demand in England is for long, lean sides. Thus to really fulfil all the requirements o.'i the English market, farmers in New Zealand will have to pay special attention to breeding pigs which will provide this type of pork. Mr. Jessep has spent some time in inspecting in various parts of England the types of pigs which bacon curers say provide them with the ideal carcase, and he is this week meeting representatives of several of the largest bacon curing establishments in England, and discussing I with them the particular types and I weights they require, and the methods of | dressing. The recent success of a New Zealand firm at the London Dairy Show has come, therefore, at an opportune time. ! " I am still not at all satisfied," said | Mr. Jessep, " with the rate of charges I by the Port of London Authority for cold ; storage of meat and the charges on wool. This week I met the chairman of the Dock and Freights Committee, and the managers and statisticians, and had j. very long interview with them. I em- j phasised the fact very strongly that the ! New Zealand producers as represented by the board were not at all satisfied with the present rate. I have pointed out very strongly that with the cessation of B.A.W.R.A. operations London will have to keep her charges within bounds or the bulk of New Zealand wool which is offered for sale in London is quite likely to be, diverted to other centres nearer to the place of manufacture." Mr. Jessep is leaving bv the. Aquatania on November 25," and will travel by way of New York, Chicago and Vancouver, where be will meet the American Associated Meat men. With the present tariff of five cents per lb. there is probably no immediate prospect of doing extensive business with the United States, j but the feeling in America is quite frankly of the opinion that trade will develop to a certain extent, and any chance in the tariff may lead to quite a fair business being done. It is with the object of getting this business put on a permanent basis that Mr. Jessep is meeting the principal rr.eat men in America. HEALTH'S CHEAP! Cheap to keep — but costly to regain when lost. Keep well with Stevens' Health Salt. Cleanses and purifies the system, drives out waste and poisons. Cet this sparkling, refreshing tonic! " Stevens," 2s ud, at chemists and grocers. The (astiness of fish is enhanced when flavoured with Sharland's tomato sauce which is made from rich red luscious tomatoes. Just try it! j