3 min read · Oct 4, 2022
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Fact: South Africans love their meat! Listening to that sizzle of beef, pork or lamb on the braai is part of our heritage.
There are many benefits to eating meat that is high in protein; however, the steep price increase in meat, particularly beef, has many people opting for alternatives. The good news? Pork is among the cheapest meat you can purchase at the supermarket or directly from online meat suppliers.
- Growth Rate
Pigs grow up quickly and can have many piglets. An average sow (female pig) is pregnant for 16 to 17 weeks and gives birth to 10 or more offspring. In addition, they are ready for market in approximately six months. Interestingly, a cow can only give birth once a year. It takes longer for the calf to become self-dependent, so they are more expensive to raise.
- Processing
Pork is also more cost-effective due to processing which is primarily automated as opposed to beef, which is a more manual process, requiring more labour to carry and handle. In addition, pigs’ lower transportation costs contribute to the lower price.
- Pigs Have More Meat
Pork is also cheaper because the majority of the carcass can be used. All parts of pigs can be converted to different kinds of meat, such as ham, bacon and sausage.
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At Van Wyngaardt, our product range includes
- Bacon
- Ribs
- Hocks and shanks
- Sausages
- Footlong sausages
- Breakfast sausages
- Assorted hams
- Assorted loaves
- Smoked pork
Our online product enquiry platform has been specifically designed to provide you with a professional, efficient ordering experience. Please fill in the web form with your details, relevant industry (wholesale, retail or private) and the specifications of your order. Once this is sent to us, our knowledgeable sales representatives will process your order and ensure it is delivered to its destination (local and international) within the timeframe specified on the delivery policy.
Quality assurance best practices
At Van Wyngaardt, all of our products are:
- SABS approved. The SABS Certification Mark is a third-party guarantee of a product’s quality, safety, and reliability, assuring consumers that the product conforms to specifications based on ISO / IEC 17065.
- Export (ZA44), FSA accredited, and HACCP approved.
- Locally sourced.
- Packaged professionally to ensure shelf-life and freshness.
We also adhere to all the quality assurance processes required by the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS).
