The Pork Carcass Competition, an annual event hosted by ENVARTO in collaboration with the South African Meat Industry Company (SAMIC) and sponsored by the South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO), stands as a beacon of excellence in the South African pork industry. By promoting the production of high-quality meat tailored to market demands, the competition serves as a platform to showcase the industry’s best while imparting invaluable knowledge. By demonstrating the classification system and its advantages to producers and highlighting that desired carcass characteristics are visible on live animals, the competition celebrates excellence and fosters continuous improvement within the industry.
The competition will run from April to June 2024 at various abattoirs across all nine provinces. The list of participating abattoirs will depend on the entries received, and specific dates for slaughtering will be confirmed once entries have been received and communicated directly with abattoirs and producers. Competition categories for single carcasses are:
- Porkers: 20–55 kg
- Cutters: 56–65 kg
- Light baconers: 66–80 kg
- Heavy baconers: 81–110 kg
Why enter?
- Showcase your expertise: Demonstrate your commitment to producing high-quality pork and distinguish yourself in the competitive South African market.
- Expert feedback: Gain invaluable insights from industry experts, helping you enhance the quality of your carcasses and meet market demands more effectively.
- Promotion of pork: The competition serves as a platform to promote pork consumption among South African consumers, potentially boosting demand for your products.
- Networking opportunities: Connect with fellow producers, industry experts, and potential collaborators during the competition and related events.
- Educational insights: Learn about the classification system and its advantages, providing you with knowledge that can positively impact your production practices.
- Cash prizes and recognition: To sweeten the deal, we are pleased to announce substantial cash prizes for winners in each category.
In addition to the cash prizes, winners will receive certificates and extensive recognition throughout our communication channels, further elevating the profile of your farm or business.
Finalists will be announced in each category at each abattoir, and a national winner will be announced in August 2024 at the SAMIC annual Carcass Competition prize-giving function.
How to enter
Entries open on 1 April 2024. You can enter online here or download an entry form and submit it to Lené van der Walt at lene@envarto.co.za. Thanks to the generous sponsorship by SAPPO, your entries, valued at R85 each, are entirely free.
Don’t miss out on the chance to elevate your standing in the industry. Enter the ENVARTO Pork Carcass Competition 2024 and position yourself for success.
