AFFCO Wairoa is situated in the heart of Wairoa and has been a mainstay of the community since 1916. The plant came under AFFCO group ownership in 1990.

The plant employees approximately 650 people in the peak season, operating over two shifts processing lamb, mutton, goat and beef. Saving all associated cuts and offal’s. Plus its own rendering plant producing meat and bone meal and tallow.

AFFCO Wairoa is approved for all major markets including EU, US, Middle East, China and Malaysia and is fully Halal, AUS-MEAT and BRC certified.

AFFCO continues to invest significantly in the plant with new technology and refits. Including new cold beef boning department and ovine carcase freezers.