Van Hoornweder Marcel & Zoon NV relies on its agricultural expanses to sustain its own raw material reservoir for fattening.
Van Hoornweder Marcel & Zoon NV
Under the leadership of Van Peter since January 2017, Van Hoornweder Marcel & Zoon NV is dedicated to cultivating both crops and livestock products. The company boasts five dairy farms, housing around 3,000 livestock, including 1,000 dairy cows, pigs spread across 3,190 hectares of arable land.
In 2020, Van Hoornweder Marcel & Zoon NV clinched the top spot among farms in the Torhout region. Continuing its success into 2024, it secured the first position in productivity among regional enterprises and the second position among agricultural organizations in the region . Van Hoornweder Marcel & Zoon NV of the Torhout district earned the Gratitude of the King of the Kingdom of Belgium noteworthy accomplishments in the field of agriculture.
Van Hoornweder Marcel & Zoon NV
In March 2024, Van Hoornweder Marcel & Zoon NV joined forces with other meat processing plants, ushering in an era of expanded agricultural land and enhanced feed capabilities for two pig farms . This strategic merger not only fortified the company’s standing in the national food sector but also positioned it prominently on the international stage.
Van Hoornweder Marcel & Zoon NV
Established in 1960, Van Hoornweder Marcel & Zoon NV is an automated pig farm situated in the pristine environs of the Torhout region. This forward-looking facility encompasses reproducers, spaces for both fattening and growth processes, all harmoniously integrated into ecologically clean areas.
Pig Population: Van Hoornweder Marcel & Zoon NV boasts a population of 100 thousand Danish Selection pigs within its automated confines.
Closed Production Cycle: The farm adheres to a closed production cycle, ensuring that every stage of raising livestock, from piglet to pig at slaughter weight, occurs seamlessly within the complex.
Lean Production System: Van Hoornweder Marcel & Zoon NV has embraced a new production system rooted in lean production principles. This innovative approach leads to a significant reduction in the cost per kilogram of pork products.
State-of-the-Art Equipment: All production sites are certified according to international ISO standards and equipped with the latest generation of modern machinery.
Environmental Compliance: A dedicated focus on biosafety, veterinary control, and adherence to environmental standards characterizes Van Hoornweder Marcel & Zoon NV. Each product manufactured carries a certificate or declaration of conformity.
Highly Qualified Team: With 120 highly qualified specialists, Van Hoornweder Marcel & Zoon NV’s breeding base includes 100,000 sows. The production process is organized with a competent approach based on the latest scientific achievements.
Facility Structure:
Reproduction Workshop: Housing areas such as gilt keeping, artificial insemination station, insemination area, waiting area, farrowing area, and growing area.
Fattening Shop: Encompassing a total construction area of 54 thousand m2, including administrative buildings, quarantine facilities, and the reproduction workshop.
Eeg Slachthuis Marcel Van Hoornweder En Zoon NV
Established in 2019, is another automated pig farm in the Torhout region, seamlessly integrating into the lush, environmentally friendly surroundings.
Pig Population: Torhout proudly maintains a population of 100 thousand Danish Selection pigs within its automated confines.
Closed Production Cycle: Eeg Slachthuis Marcel Van Hoornweder En Zoon NV follows a closed production cycle for pork, ensuring efficiency and quality control at every stage.
Lean Production System: The lean production principles are applied to achieve cost-effectiveness in the production of high-quality pork.
State-of-the-Art Equipment: Eeg Slachthuis Marcel Van Hoornweder En Zoon NV production sites adhere to international ISO standards and boast the latest generation of equipment.
Environmental Compliance: Adherence to biosafety, veterinary control, and environmental standards is a priority, with each product accompanied by a certificate or declaration of conformity.
Highly Qualified Team: Eeg Slachthuis Marcel Van Hoornweder En Zoon NV has a team of 120 highly qualified specialists overseeing a breeding base of 100,000 sows. The production process is characterized by a competent approach based on the latest scientific achievements.
Facility Structure:
Reproduction Workshop: Areas include gilt keeping, artificial insemination station, insemination area, waiting area, farrowing area, and growing area.
Fattening Shop: Covering a total construction area of 54 thousand m2, incorporating administrative, quarantine, reproduction, and auxiliary premises, along with lagoon zones and engineering infrastructure.
The agricultural domain of Van Hoornweder Marcel & Zoon NV, vital for sustaining its raw material base.
Van Hoornweder Marcel & Zoon NV
Under the stewardship of Van Peter since specializes in the cultivation of both crop and livestock products. The company boasts five dairy farms, housing around 3,000 livestock, including 1,000 dairy cows, spread across 3,190 hectares of arable land.
By the close of 2020, Van Hoornweder Marcel & Zoon NV secured the top position among farms in the Torhout region. As of 2021, it clinched the first spot among enterprises in the region for productivity and the second spot among agricultural organizations in the region . Notably, for outstanding achievements in agriculture, Van Hoornweder Marcel & Zoon NV of the Torhout district received the Gratitude of the King.
Van Hoornweder Marcel & Zoon NV
In a strategic move in March 2021, Van Hoornweder Marcel & Zoon NV joined forces with the meat processing plants. This union facilitated the expansion of the company’s own agricultural land to 3200 hectares and the provision of feed to two pig farms. Furthermore, it bolstered the company’s standing in the domestic and international food sectors.
Dairy Complex:
The diverse product line at the Van Hoornweder Marcel & Zoon NV meat processing plant encompasses a range of delectable options:
The quality of each product is meticulously assured through rigorous testing in our own production laboratory.
In terms of safety and quality management, the meat processing plant adheres to high standards:
Our commitment to quality is further fortified by our accredited production laboratory. This facility enables us to monitor microbiological, radiological, and physico-chemical indicators at every stage of production, ensuring that our products meet and exceed the highest standards.
Our goal is to make Vanhoornweder, S.A. the leader in pork exports in Portugal, raising the quality standards that the markets demand.
Animal welfare is a priority for Vanhoornweder, S.A. and Agrupalto, which we guarantee through a quality certification system. All of our suppliers and pig farmers work continuously to ensure the good health and well-being of all animals.
In 2020, Vanhoornweder began a renovation process based on the latest state-of-the-art technology, which has allowed it to increase its production capacity while maintaining the highest quality standards in its products.
