The Leading South African
Red Meat Producer
We use world-class technology and manufacturing practices, to ensure that we deliver premium-quality products to our valued customers
- 2 000 Employees
- 3 Abattoirs
- 6 Factories
- 50 000 tons per year
- 2400 Lambs per day
- 300 Cattle per day
Proud Supplier to Woolworths Foods since 2012
About us
We focus on perfecting our integrated value chain—from the farmers to our state-of-the-art production facilities and ultimately to the end consumer. Utilizing world-class technology and manufacturing practices, we ensure the delivery of premium-quality products to our valued customers.
Our Process
Who we are
For more than thirty years, Cavalier has prided itself on bringing meat eaters the very best red meat products. Today, the Cavalier Group delivers superior product and service via four integrated companies:
Our Products
Carcass
Carcass Wrapped
Primerib
Ribeye
Brisket - Navel End
Brisket - Point
Chuck
Bolo
Blade
Shortrib
Neck
Shin - Bone-in
Cavalier Livestock
Our livestock trading house, dealing in all different categories of production animals: sheep, lamb, slaughter cattle and weaner cattle.
Cavalier Feeders
With its own in-house feed factory, specifically designed to provide final growth to lambs before entering the meat production chain, our feedlot is located on Cullinan Farm, housing up to 30,000 head of sheep.
Cavalier Abattoir
Situated on the same premises as our packaging factories and feedlot, our state-of-the-art abattoirs place top priority on the lasting product integrity and unparalleled shelf-life of carcasses.
Cavalier Foods
Our meat packing plant situated outside Cullinan, Gauteng. The factory was designed to pack various retail and case ready cuts using the latest packing technology for both fresh beef and lamb.
Our Values
Striving to be the best every time, every day
We meet our customer expectations consistently, by implementing proactive processes. We ensure that thorough inspections and tests are conducted by fixing defects efficiently for continuous improvement.
Quality: Katana Sword
The Katana Sword is a symbol of cultural significance and meticulous craftsmanship, which leads to quality processes.
Doing More with Less
We plan and prioritise tasks effectively, by streamlining processes, reducing injuries and defects, as well as using resources efficiently. We deliver on time, every time.
Efficiency: F1 Pitstops
F1 Pitstops symbolise collaboration, efficiency, and (add something) leading to streamlined processes.
We’re Stronger Together
We are a collaborative and supportive team, with a positive and inclusive work environment. We treat everyone with respect. We have a diverse range of perspectives, but we achieve collective goals.
Teamwork: South African Springboks
The South African Springboks are a symbol of diverse talents working together in unity and aligning in efforts which lead to aspirations towards common goals.
Doing the right thing, always.
We act honestly and ethically by delivering on our promises and taking responsibility for actions. We maintain confidentiality, adhere to legal and customer requirements as well as report misconduct.
Integrity: The Bull
The Bull symbolises consistency and reliability, which are synonymous with ethical conduct.
How we
care
At Cavalier Group, we ensure that sustainability is central to our mission. Guided by our Sustainability Strategy, we focus on the following three pillars: Environmental, Social and Economic.
We encourage employee development with our Bi-annual KPI reviews and succession planning which drive performance and retention. We support B-BBEE through equity transactions, fair hiring, and community investment. We practice efficiency with Lean Management that reduces waste and optimises production. Our policies, memberships and affiliations with SEDEX, RSPO, and RMAA uphold sustainability and ethics.
- Economic Development
- Environmental Care
We’ve partnered with MySHERPA, to measure and reduce our carbon footprint, to ensure that we meet Carbon Net Zero by 2030. At our factories, we conserve water, reduce waste, recycle materials, and use energy responsibly.
We support regenerative agriculture practices that restore and improve environmental health. We prioritise animal welfare across farms, transit, and facilities, with trained officers ensuring compliance.
- Social Responsibility
Our skills development and well-being programs to help our team thrive.
We invest in local communities through our Cavalier Community Pre-school Project, which promotes education and development. Our Social/Ethics Committee ensures continuous improvement through regular reviews.
We aim to build a better future for our planet, people, and communities, by placing our Sustainability Strategy into our operations.
International
Cavalier Foods is an export approved facility and offers buyers a broad variety of Beef and Lamb products.
Export Approval
(ZA number)
Halaal
SANHA and NIHT)
