CAPE KAROO

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BIRD FARM

Cape Karoo International, formerly known as Klein Karoo International and Mosstrich, is the world’s largest producer of ostrich meat products, supplying some 65% of all ostrich meat, leather and feathers to international markets.

The Ostrich is a Bird of Africa and it’s true home is in South Africa’s Klein Karoo Region. Since the onset of ostrich farming in 1864, South Africa has remained a global leader in the ostrich industry and has a 70% global market share. Ostriches are indigenous to the Klein Karoo region and have been farmed for over 130 years. The Klein Karoo Co-Operative was founded in 1945 and over the years has evolved into Klein Karoo International Ltd, and now Cape Karoo International as it is known today. Cape Karoo has approximately 1 100 members of which over 500 supply birds to the company. They are strictly monitored to ensure all health and safety regulations are adhered to – and to guarantee meat of the highest quality. FARMING AN OSTRICH Cape Karoo’s ostriches are raised to reach about 90kg in their natural surroundings, as per free-range principles in the region. They’re fed all sorts of goodness like alfalfa, maize, barley, oats and even soya and canola particularly birds on pastures which receive an additional energy and protein supplement to balance their diets.

No animal proteins or growth stimulants are used, and the ostriches are also kept free of any systematically administered antibiotics. This is guaranteed through Cape Karoo’s rigorous meat residue monitoring programme. FROM FARM TO ABATTOIR TO KITCHEN Once an ostrich has reached their optimal size and weight, the birds are transported live to one of the four Cape Karoo abattoirs and slaughtered under both humane and Halaal conditions. The carcasses are then de-boned. The utilisable meat, mainly emanating from the legs, is prepared as various primal cuts and are portioned into final products.

SAFE DELIVERY TO ANY PORT OF CALL Cape Karoo’s operation includes shipping options. Meat products are distributed in refrigerated vehicles with temperatures maintained at -18°C for frozen product, and 0-4°C for chilled product.

STEAK

RUMP STEAK

MOON STEAK

TRIANGLE STEAK

MINUTE STEAK

SMALL STEAK The whole muscles (primal cuts) are portioned according to clients’ specific requirements. These products are all vacuum packed, labelled, boxed and kept in cold storage until dispatched.

When it comes to a hotel, restaurant or dark kitchen, Cape Karoo understands the importance of doing things creatively. The company can portion primal cuts of ostrich to your specific requirements as a chef or restaurateur.

FILLET

FAN FILLET

EYE FILLET TRACE YOUR OSTRICH When it comes to food safety, Cape Karoo spares no expense. Their four abattoirs are used exclusively for the slaughtering of ostriches and comply to stringent hygiene regulations. Thanks to their quality management system, consumers can trace their succulent ostrich meat straight to the source.

FRESH, FROZEN, RETAIL AND BULK Cape Karoo has a wide variety of ostrich products and byproducts for sale. These include: • Bulk vacuum packed ostrich meat cuts • Retail (portioned)vacuum pack ranges • Biltong & Droëwors • Liver Paté Their various meat cuts for the industry come in all shapes and sizes, from small to fan and eye fillets to rump, moon, drum and triangle steaks. They also offer up a selection of fillet and steak cubes which are ideal for sauted dishes or hearty goulashes. In addition, Cape Karoo also offer the perfect strips, slices and trimmings for the likes of Stroganoff or Goulash.

On the retail front, customers can obtain quality ostrich fillet, steak, goulash, kebabs, espetada, minced meat and steak burgers.

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LONG FILLET CONTACT US: Tel: +27 (0)44 203 6200 Email: mhanekom@capekarooint.com Website: www.capekaroomeat.com