South Africa is a country shaped by many cultures, communities and traditions, but few things bring us together quite like food.
From a family lunch and a neighbourhood shisanyama to a weekend braai shared with friends, food is where stories are told, traditions are passed down, and connections are strengthened. At LYNCA MEATS, we are proud to play a part in these everyday South African moments by producing quality Pork products that people and businesses can depend on.
Our roots are local, our commitment is long-standing, and our future remains firmly connected to South Africa.
Proudly South African Since 1988
The LYNCA MEATS story began in 1988 as a family-run.
From those humble beginnings, the business has grown into one of South Africa’s major Pork producers, supplying quality Pork products to wholesale, retail, butchery, food-service and export markets.
Our principal production facility is situated outside Meyerton in Gauteng, approximately 20 minutes south of Johannesburg. Today, LYNCA MEATS processes more than 360,000 pigs annually and supplies customers across South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa and selected international markets.
While our capacity and capabilities have grown, the values behind the business remain grounded in where we started: working hard, building trusted relationships and delivering quality products at great value.
Quality South African Pork You Can Trust
Being proudly South African is about more than where a company operates. It is about the standard it sets and the value it creates for the people it serves.
At LYNCA MEATS, food safety, technical excellence and consistent quality guide every stage of our operation.
Our integrated production chain includes abattoir services, deboning, processing, cold storage and distribution. Having visibility across these stages helps us maintain strict standards while offering customers a broad and dependable range of Pork products.
Our state-of-the-art processing facilities are FSSC 22000 certified. LYNCA MEATS also holds Pork 360, ZA14 and DAFF 5-Star Abattoir accreditations, supported by dedicated quality assurance teams and regular independent microbiological testing.
These systems are not simply certificates displayed on a wall. They reflect the disciplined processes, careful handling and attention to detail required to produce safe, consistent and reliable Pork products.
From Farm to Fork
LYNCA MEATS works closely with a network of loyal, independent contracted farmers who are expected to meet high standards for quality and the ethical raising of animals. Our supplying farmers are independently accredited as Pork 360 suppliers, demonstrating their commitment to biosecurity, animal health and animal welfare.
Quality begins long before a product reaches a shop shelf, restaurant kitchen or family table.
Strong relationships with farmers, veterinarians, suppliers, customers and business partners form the backbone of our food chain.
This connected approach helps us manage quality from the farm through processing and distribution, giving our customers confidence in the products they purchase and serve.
A Wide Range for South African Tables and Businesses
South Africans enjoy Pork in countless ways. It can be the bacon that starts the morning, a sausage sizzling on the braai, ribs shared around a table or a slow-cooked Pork dish passed down through generations.
The LYNCA MEATS range is designed to meet this variety of needs.
- Fresh and frozen primal Pork cuts
- Bacon and ham
- Sausages and processed products
- Smoked and pickled products
- Marinated and cooked ribs
- Pork belly, loin and spare ribs
- Manufacturing meat and specialised cuts
- Contract slaughter and deboning services
This broad offering allows us to support butcheries, retailers, wholesalers, restaurants, food manufacturers, caterers and informal food businesses with products suited to different menus, customers, volumes and budgets.
Supporting Local Businesses
South Africa’s food economy is powered by entrepreneurs.
From independent restaurants and takeaways to food stalls, caterers and shisanyama businesses, these enterprises create jobs, serve their communities and keep local economies moving.
Through the LYNCA BULK ROOM at the LYNCA FACTORY SHOP, smaller food businesses can purchase quality Pork products in quantities that suit their operational needs and budgets.
Bulk purchasing can help businesses manage their input costs, prepare for busy trading periods and maintain reliable stock levels. Because good bulk deals can mean better margins, stronger service and better business.
The BULK ROOM has made LYNCA MEATS products more accessible to small and micro-enterprises, including restaurants, food stalls and shisanyamas in the local community.
Bringing Quality Closer to the Community
The opening of the LYNCA FACTORY SHOP in Meyerton created a direct connection between our products and the local community.
Previously, many LYNCA MEATS products were primarily available through food-service providers, wholesalers, distributors and selected retailers. The FACTORY SHOP now gives consumers direct access to a wide variety of Pork products at competitive prices.
Customers can shop for everyday favourites, family meal options, braai cuts, bulk products and regular specials directly alongside the LYNCA MEATS production facility.
The location also includes the LYNCA GRILL, where visitors can enjoy freshly prepared Pork meals, and the Ground Hog Café for convenient takeaway coffee.
Through these offerings, LYNCA MEATS continues to create value beyond the factory gates by supporting consumers, entrepreneurs and the broader Meyerton community.
Built on Strong Values
Our products may be what customers see, but our values guide how we work.
Heart for the Community
We believe a South African business should contribute positively to the communities around it.
This means creating opportunities, supporting local initiatives and finding practical ways to make a meaningful difference. Whether we are helping local food entrepreneurs access better-value stock or supporting community projects, we want our presence to have an impact beyond the products we sell.
Passion for People
LYNCA MEATS is powered by people.
Our team members, farmers, customers, suppliers and partners each contribute to what we achieve. We value the relationships behind our business and recognise that long-term success is built through respect, responsibility and shared commitment.
Quality Without Compromise
Customers trust us every time they choose, prepare or serve one of our products.
We honour that trust through strict food-safety systems, technical expertise and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our aim is not simply to meet expectations, but to consistently produce safe, reliable and high-quality Pork.
Responsibility and Integrity
We believe sustainable business relationships are built on honesty, accountability and mutual benefit.
LYNCA MEATS’ business ethics are grounded in respect, responsibility and integrity, supported by a win-win approach that seeks positive outcomes across our relationships.
Pride in What We Do
Pride can be seen in the details: how a product is handled, how a customer is served and how a team responds when standards matter most.
From the farm to the factory and from our distribution network to the final customer, we take pride in doing things properly.
Reliable Supply for a Growing Market
For food businesses, product quality is only one part of choosing the right supplier. Consistency, availability and dependable service are equally important.
LYNCA MEATS combines large-scale production capabilities with an integrated value chain and an established distribution operation. This enables us to support customers across a range of industries with consistent products and supply.
Our customers include:
- Butcheries and meat markets
- Retailers and wholesalers
- Restaurants and food-service operators
- Caterers and hospitality businesses
- Food manufacturers and processors
- Independent traders and informal food businesses
- Export customers across Africa and Asia
Whether a customer needs fresh primal cuts, processed Pork products, bulk quantities or tailored manufacturing support, our goal remains the same: to provide quality, value and dependable service.
Local Roots, International Standards
LYNCA MEATS is proud of its South African heritage, while operating according to recognised international food-safety and manufacturing standards.
This combination allows us to serve local consumers and businesses while competing in demanding export markets.
It also reflects something we believe strongly: South African products can be locally relevant, globally competitive and made to standards we can all be proud of.
Celebrating the Flavours That Feel Like Home
South African food is wonderfully diverse.
It is shaped by different cultures, ingredients, cooking methods and family traditions. Yet whether Pork is braaied, grilled, roasted, smoked, cured or slowly cooked, it has a special way of bringing people to the table.
At LYNCA MEATS, our purpose is to positively impact and inspire people through food.
That purpose can be found in the family preparing Sunday lunch, the restaurant developing a new menu, the shisanyama owner serving a busy weekend crowd and the butcher helping a customer choose the right cut.
These are the moments that make food meaningful.
Proudly South African. Proudly LYNCA.
From our beginnings as a family-run piggery to our position as a leading South African Pork producer, our journey has been shaped by local people, strong partnerships and a commitment to excellence.
We are proud of where we come from.
We are proud of the team behind every product.
We are proud to support South African families, communities and businesses.
Most importantly, we are proud to produce quality Pork that brings value, flavour and people together.
Proudly South African. Proudly LYNCA.
Visit or Contact LYNCA MEATS
Discover quality Pork products, bulk deals and family favourites at the LYNCA FACTORY SHOP and LYNCA BULK ROOM.
Address: 10 Leeu Road, Valley Settlements, Meyerton, Gauteng
Telephone: +27 (0) 16 360 4600
Email: info@lyncameats.co.za
