Food safety & biosecurity
Animal health and food safety are among our key focus areas. Protecting our herds, our suppliers and the consumer is our top priority.
FSSC 22000 Certification
Our Food Safety System Certification ensures the abattoir complies with international food safety and quality regulations.
ZA-Approved
ZA-approved status means we can handle pigs from compartmentalised, ZA-approved farms — supporting access to export markets.
“In the pig farming sector, biosecurity is not only a best practice, but actually a necessity. At our facilities, especially the abattoir, biosecurity is a primary focus.”
How we protect every herd
With diseases such as African swine fever a constant concern, we go above and beyond to avoid contamination — and only buy from farmers with excellent biosecurity.
Access control
Strict access control and sanitation of equipment and vehicles. No entry without an appointment and access code; visitors verify their details on arrival.
Hygiene & PPE
Staff and visitors remove their clothes, shower in dedicated facilities, and dress in provided, appropriate clothing.
Monitoring & surveillance
Continuous monitoring and surveillance to promptly detect signs of disease and catch outbreaks early.
Secure perimeter
A 1.8 m double electric fence around the premises, with camera systems monitoring all perimeter fences off-site.
Vaccination & health
Vaccination and overall herd health management, with hygiene practices maintained throughout the facilities.
Staff training
Ongoing staff training on biosecurity and the importance of disease prevention — protocols upheld at all times.
Traceability & cold chain
We provide full traceability from farm level throughout the entire value chain. Installing and using modern equipment also ensures we maintain the cold chain effectively — protecting product quality from our floor to yours.
Vehicle sanitation
All trucks are thoroughly washed after off-loading, then sanitised and sprayed with a long-lasting disinfectant inside and out before leaving the premises. We’re building a fully enclosed truck-wash system to further prevent cross-contamination between vehicles.
Food safety, by design
Want to know more about our standards and how we can supply your business safely? Get in touch with our team.