Poaka products use pork 100% bred and farmed by us.
The acorn and sweet chestnut finished, free range pork we use in 100% of our products is from free range pigs that we breed and raise on our farm, in Aylesbury. Aylesbury is located about 30 km west of Christchurch. The pigs are totally free range, live their whole life out on pasture and the farming practices exceed the highest animal welfare codes. Poaka’s free range pig farm is also run as sustainably as possible and we farm using organic methods. All our free range pigs are heritage breeds, they do grow slower and can be a challenge to farm! However, as a result Poaka pork has outstanding flavour and tenderness and the pigs are very healthy, hardy animals. Our free range pigs have access to a wide range of pasture and other delicious forage, socialize and live a happy, healthy life. In the autumn time, our pigs forage in our large sweet chestnut orchard and feast on the delicious sweet nuts! Meaning Poaka produces superior pork, which in turn makes for an exceptional product. Give our range of Salami, Dry cured bacon and sausages a try, you won’t be disappointed!
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