Your customers are uncompromising and ever-changing in their demands for higher quality and variety. That’s why we’re here. To back up your hard work with the latest industry developments, and a pork product that is truly satisfying from the first bite to the last. Consistent performance of our fresh pork is no accident. That’s why we take so many steps to continuously improve eating quality and food safety. And because you’re relentless in your pursuit of excellence, we’re relentless in our pursuit of solutions such as:
- Developing industry-leading food safety and quality control processes
- Engaging people in all areas of our business, from R&D to marketing and field support
- We’ve invested more than $1 billion in research, technology and plant improvements in the last 10 years.
- Maintaining a strong environmental commitment
Animal Handling
We take pride in knowing that we adhere to the standards set by Dr. Temple Grandin, the American Meat Institute Foundation and Humane Slaughter Act for humane animal treatment. Our animal handling practices keep stress at a minimum, which ultimately provides you with the tender and delicious pork products your customers demand. These products allow you to build confidence and enhance your reputation.
Producer Relationships
When it comes to the quality of our pork supply chain, we leave nothing to chance. We work closely with our producers to ensure that quality standards are met consistently. The majority of our hogs are supplied to us by independent Midwestern producers on a committed basis so we can work directly with them to procure a known, consistent supply. These committed suppliers meet our high standards for acceptable genetics, nutrition and production facilities — all of which add up to a butcher-quality hog. Our hogs are graded for leanness and weight as well as predetermined meat-quality attributes. In addition to this, detailed supplier histories are kept for weight, leanness and value of the animals provided. Nothing is left to chance.
Strict Standards
Cargill voluntarily implemented an HACCP plan for our pork products years before taking such steps was federally mandated, but our leadership in the industry has not stopped there.
Key Standards at Facilities:
- Blast freezers rapidly drop temperatures of pork carcasses
- Use of CO2 stunners instead of electrical force to reduce animal trauma
- REDiFresh™ meat packaging technology
- Industry-leading fabrication capabilities
- Trimmed to perfection to meet customer specifications
Exceeding Expectations
At every level, our in-house staff is dedicated to making sure that your orders and product are Clean, Cold, Correct and On-Time™ … every time.
We deliver on this commitment from locations across the nation, offering a wide range of expertise at every stage of production. From our producers and production facilities in the Midwest to our management and staff across the country, everyone shares a common goal: meeting and exceeding the expectations of our customers.
