The New Zealand meat industry lost one of its true pioneers last weekend. It was announced at the Red Meat Sector Conference that Graeme Lowe CNZM QSM of Lowe Corporation, had passed away after a long illness. Graeme had recently been inducted into the NZ Business Hall of Fame in recognition not only of his business acumen and innovative approach to the New Zealand meat business, but also his support for Hawke’s Bay charities. Our sympathies go to his widow Jenny, son Andy and daughters Sarah and Kate and their families.