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Kiwi Bakery’s Horse-Meat Pies Draw Mixed Reactions

9/3/2026

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  • Hoon Hay Kiwi Bakery in New Zealand began selling horse-meat pies, prompting mixed reactions.
  • Critics argued the pies should not be sold, citing cultural and animal-bonding concerns.
  • Customers who tasted the pies said they were beef-like and would eat them again.
  • After a Facebook post promoted the pies, the bakery saw higher foot traffic from newcomers.
  • Horse meat is regulated in New Zealand, with only one licensed processor for human consumption.