SA Pork
Consumer education
We aim to inspire you about the versatility, value for money and delicious taste of pork. With the objective of growing pork consumption, consumers are educated about the health and nutritional value of pork and pork products.
Business intelligence
A Platform for the Entire Pork Industry. The World of Pork (WOP) is an integrated platform that offers stakeholders in the South African pork value chain a protected environment to share information and facilitate interactions that create value and drive competitiveness, sustainability and food safety in the pork industry.
Consumer education
SAPPO Selekt – the content platform of the South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO) – provides insights into farming and South Africa’s agricultural sector to help consumers better understand where their food comes from and how it is produced.
Consumer assurance
The main objective of the Pork 360 programme is to address consumer concerns around food safety and welfare, including environmental stewardship, biosecurity, and traceability. The requirements to qualify for Pork 360 membership include environmental stewardship, adherence to animal welfare standards, and residue control.
Business development
SAPPO Academy offers comprehensive and flexible online courses for individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge of pig production and management. With SAPPO Academy, learners can gain the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage a pig farm.
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Session 1: Does it even matter in a decaying environment? – Adv. Jacques Classen
South Africa faces numerous ongoing socio-economic and political challenges that require farmers to familiarise themselves with the law to help them stay abreast while navigating a decaying state. To navigate ...
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Sep
Sep
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Session 1: Protecting your pearls – Adv. Ronald King
Am I farming for wealth or maintaining a lifestyle? Farmers who have dedicated their lives to farming understand that agriculture is not merely a profession or a means of financial ...
02
Sep
Sep
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Session 1: Should my family be farming with me? How can we make it work? – Dr Isaac Huerta
For generations, the family has been the bedrock of agricultural traditions, with the passing down of knowledge, values, and a deep-rooted connection to the land. But, as times change, so ...
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Sep
Sep
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Session 1: The relationship between you and your consumer – Suzy Brokensha
Understanding consumer perceptions and expectations As our society becomes more connected, an important question arises: What do consumers really think about farmers? For many, farmers are seen as both custodians ...
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Sep
Sep
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Session 2: ASF is endemic. How do we live with it? – Dr Livio Heath
African swine fever (ASF) poses significant challenges in South Africa, where it has become endemic. Addressing it requires a multifaceted response that encompasses biosecurity measures, innovative approaches, stakeholder collaboration across ...
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Sep
Sep
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Session 2: Can we find middle ground on antibiotic use? – Dr Ulrich Klein
Antimicrobial resistance calls for sustainable and responsible antibiotic use, alongside strategies that prioritise disease prevention and optimise animal health, while meeting consumer expectations and market demands. Europe’s responsible and sustainable ...
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Oct
Oct
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SA Pork teams up with Striker Food for exciting in-store promotion
The team at SA Pork is thrilled to announce an innovative in-store fresh pork sales promotion in partnership with Striker Food, a popular grocery retailer known for its quality butchery services. This ...
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Jul
Jul
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Celebrating our winter Christmas campaign with SA Pork
We are excited to share with you our SA Pork winter Christmas campaign, designed to ...
17
Jul
Jul
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Feedback from IPVS 2024
Nineteen South Africans attended the combined 2024 International Pig Veterinary Society (IPVS) Congress and European ...
17
Jul
Jul
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World of Pork Animal Movement logger update
The animal movement logger is available to all World of Pork registered producers and is ...
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Jul
Jul
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SA Pork attends the Mzansi Fire & Feast Festival 2024
The team at SA Pork curiously ventured back into the realm of live expos and ...
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Jun
Jun
Let's Talk Indepth
Empowering learners through the SAPPO Academy school’s programme
In our efforts to transfer knowledge and raise awareness about pig farming, SAPPO Academy has ...
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Jun
Jun
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There’s something about agriculture …
Progress, collaboration, and resilience – these were the key messages about the South African agriculture ...
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Jun
Jun
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