CEO of Meat New Zealand Neil Taylor has announced his decision to step down in April 2003.

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After 33 years with Meat New Zealand or its subsidiaries, Taylor has expressed his wish to pursue other industry and personal interests.


Taylor has said that he remains optimistic about the future of the New Zealand meat industry, and that New Zealand is now being recognised on the international agriculture market for its competitiveness, reported IRN News.

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