Air New Zealand Needs to Review Its Decision to Promote Synthetic Proteins
Air New Zealand has dealt another blow to regional New Zealand by promoting the meat substitute ‘Impossible Burger” says
New Zealand First Primary Industries spokesperson, Mark Patterson.
Mr Patterson described the decision as a “Slap in the face” for New Zealand’s Nine Billion dollar Red Meat Sector. “The
National Carrier should be showcasing our premium quality grass fed New Zealand Red Meat not promoting a product that
has the potential to pose an existential threat to New Zealand’s second biggest export earner”.
“There has been widespread concern in the regions at the loss of services from provincial airports and now we have Air
New Zealand actively promoting synthetic proteins which have a genetic modification component to them. This is not a
good example of New Zealand Inc working together for the greater good.”
Mr Patterson called for Air New Zealand to review its decision and use its platform to be a showcase for quality New
Zealand produce for our international visitors.
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