Our Story
In the southernmost reaches of New Zealand, where crystal-clear waters meet lush rolling pastures, Maple and Marble has pioneered a revolution in premium beef production. Our story begins on a century-old family farm, where tradition meets innovation to create beef of extraordinary character and quality.
A Legacy of Excellence
The Macdonald family has nurtured this pristine Southland land for over 100 years. Today, third-generation farmer Scotty Cochrane, alongside his wife Jeannie and fellow founders Ben Annabell and Seamus Barden, has transformed a challenge in New Zealand’s dairy industry into an opportunity for excellence.
We’ve applied our exceptional Speckle Park genetics to our herds, ensuring each calf is born with the superior qualities that make our beef stand apart on the global stage. Raised on our verdant Southland pastures with minimal stress, our cattle benefit from New Zealand’s clean air, pure water, and ideal growing conditions that simply cannot be replicated elsewhere.
Beyond Ordinary Beef
What distinguishes Maple and Marble is our unwavering commitment to excellence in every aspect of our operation:
- 100% Traceable – We track each animal from birth to plate, ensuring complete transparency throughout the entire process
- Antibiotic-Free Program – Any animals that require antibiotic treatment are excluded from our premium beef program, ensuring our final product meets the highest quality standards
- Completely Grass Fed – Our cattle graze freely on natural pastures throughout their lives
- Minimal Stress Environment – We prioritise animal welfare at every stage of development
- Exceptional Genetics – Years of careful development have perfected our Speckle Park genetics, delivering consistent flavour, texture, and well-balanced marbling in every cut
- Full Animal Utilisation – We honour each animal by utilising every part, reflecting our respect for both our livestock and sustainable farming practices
From our rigorous breeding program to our meticulous calf rearing, every step at Maple and Marble is designed to create beef with extraordinary character, tenderness, and depth of flavour that simply cannot be found elsewhere.
New Zealand’s Natural Advantage
Our Speckle Park cattle benefit from New Zealand’s unique environment – a country world-renowned for its agricultural excellence and pristine natural conditions. With a temperate climate that allows for year-round grazing and strict regulations that ensure the highest standards of animal welfare and environmental stewardship, New Zealand provides the perfect foundation for producing world-class beef.
Maple and Marble harnesses these natural advantages while adding our unique expertise in Speckle Park genetics, creating a product that showcases the very best of New Zealand on the global stage.
A Partnership in Excellence
When you choose Maple and Marble, you’re not simply selecting a premium beef product – you’re partnering with a team dedicated to excellence at every level. From our founding team of friends with deep farming heritage to our exacting standards throughout the supply chain, we ensure that each cut delivers the extraordinary experience that discerning international customers demand.
What began as a vision shared between mates has evolved into one of New Zealand’s most innovative beef producers, now bringing our exceptional Speckle Park beef to select international markets.
This is beef that tells the story of New Zealand’s pristine environment, agricultural innovation, and uncompromising commitment to quality.
This is Maple and Marble.
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Indulge in the finest quality meats and gourmet goods right here in Orakei! We’re proud to offer a delectable range, including premium Speckle Park beef, succulent Southland lamb, and tender organic chicken. Don’t forget to explore our handmade sausages and a diverse array of cured meats, spices, and condiments to elevate your culinary creations. Come in and experience the difference that quality and care make!