Operations

AFFCO has ten strategically located production facilities within NZ equipped with the industries most sophisticated meat and by product processing technology.

AFFCO continually invests in new technology and innovative systems to improve the quality of products and efficiency at our sites. Our commitment to being the best is part of our AFFCO concept, which focuses on being efficient at everything we do.

Our processing sites maintain stringent animal welfare, food handling and hygiene standards, and our food processing sites are accredited with the internationally recognised ISO 9002 and HACCP certificates.

Independent agencies, such as New Zealand's Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (NZFSA), AgResearch, AUSMEAT, Cultural Groups regularly inspect and audit AFFCO's operations. These organisations ensure that all our processing facilities meet and exceed the required standards in hygiene, environmental management and animal welfare.

AFFCO also encourages visits from key overseas customers and independent bodies. Our processing facilities are United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and European Union (EU) certified.

AFFCO's sales and marketing team identifies the market place opportunities, and our skilled and experienced processing staff produce the product to met the customers demand.