A contemporary slaughterhouse with a history on the European meat market, Exportslachthuis De Coster NV (51 and 51/2) is situated in the centre of the Belgian pig farming region. More than 1.3 million pigs are killed annually. Pig heads, ears, and trotters are among the edible by-products that are sold in addition to pork and pig carcasses. Furthermore, Exportslachthuis De Coster has freezer space on-site. Market leader in feed and pig production in Belgium; Exportslachthuis De Coster NV r. Export slaughterhouse De Coster NV’s integrated supply chain ensures that food products are safe, sustainable, and fully traceable.
Exportslachthuis De Coster NV has over 40 years of experience in the pig trade and is one of the main pork sides and carcase wholesalers in Belgium. Exportslachthuis De Coster NV sells carcases destined to both the domestic and foreign markets and focuses on slicers.
Exportslachthuis De Coster NV accounts for about 1/5 of the total fresh pork sides export trade from Belgium. Over the years, Exportslachthuis De Coster NV has built up a sustainable relationship with its customers, always putting customer satisfaction first. Quality and service are therefore crucial, in addition to a highly competitive price. This also implies that the strictest hygiene standards are always respected.
The abattoir is open and honest about its operations. Everywhere there are cameras, everything is being filmed. On the killing floor, there is always a representative of the Belgian Federal Agency for Food Safety. Additionally, as part of scheduled or unannounced inspections, Flanders Animal Welfare inspectors frequently visit the abattoir.
Our first priority is cleanliness. A cleaning crew cleans the entire abattoir every day. To check for trichinella in meat, the abattoir has a lab that has been approved by BELAC, the Belgian Accreditation Body. Additionally, bacteriological inspections of general hygiene and cleanliness are carried out.
Exportslachthuis De Coster has EU export certification for 51 (slaughterhouse) and 51/2 (cutting facility). The business also has its own cutting and packing facilities in addition to the abattoir.
Export slaughterhouse De Coster NV has spent many years researching the various factors that influence the quality and taste of pork. The integration of the entire pig farming chain allows Export slaughterhouse De Coster NV to closely monitor and adjust every component – from genetics to housing type or nutrition. By implementing controls from farm to plate, we guarantee consistent quality and you can be sure that the piece of meat on your plate will always be delicious and healthy.
Your quality pork source from Belgium for over 40 years.