Presently, there is an annual surge in Thai pork consumption demand by 3.91%1. This trend is particularly notable among consumers in the northern region, ranking second in pork consumption nationwide, following the northeastern region. This region constitutes of 18% of the total consumption, equivalent to more than 200 million kilograms of pork annually2. The collaboration that VPF Group and Cargill has established today is built upon a mutual commitment to enhance the quality and safety of pork consumption for Thailand.
For more than 42 years, Cargill Thailand has maintained its position as a trusted player in animal feed production and distribution. Through this strategic partnership, Cargill brings its state-of-the-art animal feed production technology, aligned with the rigorous Cargill global standards to VPF Group. Rooted in nutritional science, Cargill develops feed composition tailored to address the specific nutritional requirements of pigs across different life stages to improve their overall health and performance. Cargill's team of experts also provide operational guidance and manage quality control throughout the production process to deliver quality swine feed to VPF Group. Under stringent hygiene protocols, VPF Group then raises pigs, ensuring their full and safe growth, resulting in high-quality pork suitable for consumption.
"Cargill Thailand's strong commitment to pioneering innovative animal feed production processes that adhere to world-class standards underscores our industry leadership and our ability to leverage size, scale and experience to help customers maximize their productivity through tailored products and solutions," said Akkarit Boontawee, Country Director of Cargill Animal Nutrition Business in Thailand. "This strategic approach not only fosters the growth but also bolsters immunity health and vigor of the animals, while contributing to the healthy supply of pork which is the primary source of food energy for the local people in the context of continued economic challenges."
Vorapong Jeeraprapapong, Agricultural and Food Industry Director of VPF Group (1973) Company Limited, said: "This collaboration between VPF and Cargill comes from a common vision, with an operational approach regarding quality and standards across the production process to produce safe food. VPF has always been committed to focusing on quality and developing the production chain to provide quality products for sustainable growth. We take careful steps in every process of our operations from upstream to downstream to deliver "Value Beyond Standard". Starting from the process of selecting good raw materials for producing swine feed on our own farm to the process of butchering, cutting pork and operation to deliver the value that is above standard and ready to pass on to consumers' table."
Cargill is rightly poised alongside its esteemed business partner, VPF Group to elevate the benchmark for quality and safety of Thai pork. Firmly committed to delivering excellence to Thai consumers, both companies remain dedicated to fostering food security and focus on cultivating a green business approach — a commitment to conducting operations with a keen regard for the well-being of individuals, animals and the environment, all within the framework of sustainable practices.
Source: FleishmanHillard
