ANZCO Foods Eltham

London Street
Eltham 4322
T: +64 6 764 8155

Taranaki Region

Taranaki has a growing reputation as a major food processing region, with opportunities to develop added-value animal by-products and pharmaceuticals associated with the meat and dairy industries, including the development of bio-extracts. ANZCO Foods employs 765 people in Taranaki and directly contributes more than $263m each year to the region through wages, salaries, and supplier payments. ANZCO Foods is one the largest employers in the region and it takes this responsibility seriously, supporting employees and communities in the area.

ANZCO Foods Eltham Site Information

People

520 Employees
Male 74%
Female 26%
New Zealand 80%
Vietnam 7%
Pacific Islands 6%
Philippines 5%
Other worldwide locations 2%
Infrastructure & history

1996
ANZCO Foods acquired the Eltham site.
Processing capacity
Annual processing capacity of 160,000 head of cattle and 130,000 head of calves.
Key markets
United States
China
Middle East
New Zealand
365 days
The site operates all year round, with a peak beef season from March to May, and calf processing July to September.
Community
Key community support
- ANZCO Foods’ Sponsor a School programme
- Local school fundraisers
- Local sports clubs, including Stratford Eltham Sports Club, and Kaponga Rugby Club
- Taranaki Rugby Football Union
- Taranaki Women’s Basketball
- Taranaki Base Hospital
- Police, Fire Service, and other community support groups
- Eltham Foodbank