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Shemshi Red Devon Beef
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Their Story
Lee Askew, originally from the UK, emigrated to New Zealand in 2007. Her interest in self-sufficiency and small-scale livestock farming was sparked by the 1970s BBC series 'The Good Life'. Askew, who has a diploma in farm management and prior experience as a dairy consultant, bought a small…
What They Make
- Chilled beef cuts
- Shemshi Steak Mince burgers
- Steaks
- Dry-aged steaks
- Gourmet pies
- Sausages
- Beef sausages
- Whole scotch fillets
- Eye fillets
Awards & Recognition
- Tastiest Produce from the Butchery (Farmer's Markets NZ Winter Food Awards) — Winner(2015)
- Tastiest Produce from the Butchery — Winner (scotch fillet), Highly Commended (eye fillet)(2018)
How to Get Their Products
Free delivery within Gisborne; available at Gisborne Farmers' Market and other local events (A&P Show, street festivals, East Coast Farmers Expo, the races).