About Us
Grassland Bovine is a New Zealand–owned and operated business built with more than 40 years of hands-on experience in ethical, pasture-based farming and over a decade of supplying premium bovine ingredients to global markets. Founded by Kiwi operators who remain directly connected to both the farm and the customer, our business is rooted in the fertile, nutrient-rich pastures of New Zealand and driven by a commitment to animal welfare, sustainability, and long-term integrity across the supply chain.
History
Grassland Bovine was founded in Selwyn, New Zealand, a region internationally recognised for its fertile land, pasture-based farming systems, and agricultural excellence. Backed by more than 40 years of experience in the Selwyn agricultural sector, our roots are deeply embedded in New Zealand’s grass-fed bovine supply chain.
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Today, Grassland Bovine is a trusted global supplier of premium bovine ingredients, spanning freeze-dried organs, dairy-derived inputs, and colostrum. Our portfolio includes grass-fed bovine liver, heart, kidney, pancreas, spleen, Teste, Female Reproductive tract and specialised bovine bioactives, produced to meet the demands of nutraceutical, functional food, and pet nutrition manufacturers worldwide.
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With a strong focus on quality, traceability, and export-ready compliance, we support partners across global markets who require consistent, high-integrity New Zealand-sourced bovine ingredients from offal to colostrum.
Operating under New Zealand MPI oversight and supported by HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, FDA registration, and EU export compliance, our operations are built to meet the highest international food safety and quality standards. Every product is produced with a focus on traceability, consistency, and regulatory alignment across global markets.
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Through transparent sourcing, ethical supply practices, and precision processing, Grassland Bovine supports long-term partnerships with manufacturers seeking reliable access to premium New Zealand-sourced bovine ingredients, backed by dependable global logistics and export capability.
Our Team
Grassland Bovine is an integrated New Zealand producer and global exporter of pasture-raised, bioactive bovine ingredients, built on multi-generational agricultural stewardship and scaled processing infrastructure. The company is directed by co-founders Alex Irvine and Jake Stent, combining more than four decades of foundational dairy and livestock farming experience with modern international brand integration, formulation expertise, and global market execution. Rather than operating as an extractive commodity broker, Grassland Bovine unites sovereign New Zealand primary-sector roots with direct founder accountability, ensuring that every batch of colostrum, organ powder, and edible tallow is ethically harvested and fully traceable from local pasture systems to global consumers.
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Backing this executive direction is an expansive operational footprint and a multidisciplinary team spanning key primary-sector disciplines. Our on-the-ground procurement networks and field teams manage farm-gate collection and direct relationships across accredited New Zealand dairy farms and export-licensed abattoir networks, ensuring an unbroken cold-chain and complete raw material integrity. Supporting this supply engine is a dedicated governance and advisory framework comprising veteran leaders from the dairy, agritech, and corporate finance sectors, providing the strategic oversight, capital sequencing, and regulatory depth required to service top-tier nutritional and health brands worldwide.