Uitkyk Vleis and Supermarket is a family-owned and managed business. Uitkyk was started in 1960 by Mr. Gert Cornelius. Mr. Fred Cornelius, the current owner took over in 1969. The business grew and became one of the biggest butcheries in South Africa. In 1997 Mr. Cornelius built a shopping center. The butchery is the anchor tenant of the premises with another 7 tenants.

Uitkyk diversified in 1997 from butchery by adding a supermarket. The additional services include a delicatessen, supermarket, bakery and fruit and veg. Uitkyk also provides game processing and spitbraai for rent.

These services are conveniently available under one roof. Retail comprises 80% of the business, with the wholesale providing 20% of the turnover.

EXPERIENCE

Uitkyk has a long track record and kept abreast of changes over time. Uitkyk employs 365 employees. Our staff has the required skills and training that enables Uitkyk to deliver a diverse range of products according to customer specifications.

QUALITY AND STANDARDS

Water is filtered through a Tri-osmosis system is used in food processing. Mr. Anton van der Merwe is the Health and Safety officer in charge of the Food Safety Management system and reports directly to top management. The cold chain is op great importance and policies are aimed to ensure strict control and adherence.

The management is proud to be the supplier of the best quality meat. Fresh meat is 95% of the total meat sold. 100% of fresh meat is purchased from South African producers. Meat is mainly sourced in carcass form and deboned or cut into the required cuts.

The frozen meat component is made mostly made up of offal. The rest of the frozen meat is purchased when there is a higher demand for certain cuts than can be derived from carcasses.

It is company policy to source from exclusive suppliers. This policy provides traceability, consistency, and competitiveness.

SUPPLYCHAIN

BEEF

Uitkykvleismark buys only A2/3 grade Beef. Beef is sourced from 5 feedlot/abattoirs. Beef is delivered in carcass form. The feedlots have vertically integrated. They operate their own abattoir and refrigerated trucks. They have HACCP accreditation and Halaal accreditation. Meat is delivered 6 days a week.

LAMB

A2/3 grade lamb is sourced from 3 selected South African suppliers.

PORK

Pork is sourced from one South African supplier.

CHICKEN

Chicken is provided by 2 South African Suppliers: Chickles and Spiff. IQF (frozen chicken) is sourced from Earlybird.

COLD MEAT

Uitkyk produces its own cold meat range. Uitkyk does not buy mechanically deboned meat (MDM). Carcass meat is used in processed meat providing products of high quality.

DEPARTMENTS AND PRODUCTS:

BUTCHERY:

BEEF: Biltong, Droëwors, Boerewors and Wors: Traditional (Only meat and spices: no preservatives), Uitkyk Boerewors, Kameeldori