VAN WYNGAARDT BLOG
Did you know that pork is generally referred to as ‘the other white meat’, but it’s actually classified as red meat?
Why supermarkets need ‘expiry date’ protocols in place
Do you have meat stocking processes and procedures in place for your employees to follow? Do they check the ‘best before’, ‘sell-by’ and ‘expiry date’ …
Surplus food donation opportunities in South Africa
What are you doing with your surplus of food? Supermarkets and restaurants are inevitably going to have an excess of product that most likely ends …
There is a demand for pork in South Africa
According to the country’s official website, South Africans consume 200, 000 tonnes of pork annually – wow, that’s a lot of pig! So, all supermarket …
Restaurant start-ups: Tips to source pork in South Africa
So, you’ve embraced your entrepreneurial drive and invested in a restaurant start-up. That’s fantastic, and we applaud you! However, it’s a competitive industry, and there …
Gammon: Why do we eat it at Christmas?
The Christmas season is upon us; it’s time to celebrate with family and friends and, of course, excellent food. The answer to the question ‘what’s …
Vitamins and minerals found in pork
In a previous article, we discussed the health benefits of red meat, which includes pork meat. Today, we’ll be delving a bit deeper into the …
Restaurant hygiene best practices in South Africa
At Van Wyngaardt, we are proud to supply restaurants with our high-quality wholesale pork meat products. In a previous article, we discussed animal welfare best …
What is cold chain distribution and management?
Ever wondered how wholesale meat suppliers transport and manage their products safely? To ensure your stores or restaurants receive the highest-quality pork, we follow a …
What you need to know about animal welfare best practices
At Van Wyngaardt, we are Pork 360 certified which is a quality assurance certification, serving as a guarantee to both the consumer as well as …
Grading of pork quality in South Africa
Retailers and restaurants want to ensure they are providing/serving their customers with the best quality pork meat possible, but how does one know the class …
Benefits of meat products in bulk online
The restaurant, retail and hospitality industries have suffered the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic. We are empathetic and want to help you rebuild and grow …
What retailers and restaurants expect from meat suppliers
The wholesale meat supplier industry, just like most others, can be highly aggressive. The only way for a company to oust the competition is to …