News Van Loon Group
Integrated chain concept for pork started
Meat processor Van Loon Group and subsidiary Best Star Meat have started an integral chain concept for pork together with various chain partners. The concept bears the name 'Pig at its Best'. 16 pig farmers have now joined.
With the concept, the parties involved say they want to optimize the quality of the pork by making the chain transparent, sustainable and manageable. In this way, the CO2 footprint of the affiliated pig farmers could be reduced by 50%, according to Van Loon Group. The concept is directed by Best Star Meat, part of the Van Loon Group.
Closed chain
16 pig farmers have now joined 'Pig at its Best'. The integral approach in the concept focuses on 3 elements: quality management, sustainability and the chain information system. The pig farmers who have joined work with fixed genetics, accompanying feeding plans and must put maximum focus on hygiene management.
In addition to Van Loon Group and Best Star Meat, feed suppliers AgruniekRijnvallei and De Heus Voeders, among others, are collaborating on the concept, as are breeding organizations PIC and Topics Norsvin. In addition, veterinary practices De Varkenspraktijk and AdVee vets are affiliated. The idea is that by connecting important links in the chain, the entire process surrounding pig farming is optimized. According to Van Loon Group, this ultimately ensures that the pig farmer can improve his return.
Jorine Cosse
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