Beef mince prices hit record high in New Zealand

Friday 21 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 21 Aug, 11:44am

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The average retail price for beef mince rose above $24.40 per kilo in July, marking a record high. An analyst from Rabobank suggests that these elevated prices are likely to persist for consumers until at least 2027.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffFri 21 Aug, 8:34am

   Beef mince hits record high - and prices aren’t coming down soon (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 21 Aug, 9:30am

   Mince prices grind past $24 a kilo, likely to remain high (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldFri 21 Aug, 11:44am

   Beef mince prices expected to stay high into 2027 amid tight global supply (opens in new tab)