Pork

The meat content of Polish pork has increased from 43% in the early 1990s to 57%. Polish pork is valued worldwide thanks to its high production standards and strict supervision at every stage – from breeding, through slaughter, to storage. These standards include compliance with EU standards on hygiene, animal welfare, animal tracking and identification, and veterinary drug control, ensuring high quality and safety of the meat, as well as exceptional taste.

Awareness, responsibility, and care are key values guiding Polish pork production. Operations are based on strict adherence to animal welfare, public health, and environmental protection standards. As a member of the EU since 2004, Poland is also subject to the EU’s Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) standards, which constitute a comprehensive set of guidelines and standards. The implementation of these practices aims to promote safe, sustainable, and responsible agricultural production.

Polish producers adhere to animal husbandry guidelines designed to ensure animal welfare, health, and the quality of meat products.

They prioritize animal welfare by providing appropriate living conditions, nutrition, and veterinary care for farm animals.
They avoid animal suffering – farmers minimize stress and suffering during breeding, transport, and slaughter.
They monitor food safety by regulating the use of veterinary medications and feed composition.
They minimize the environmental impact of farming.
They ensure farm traceability by providing full documentation of each animal, enabling its history to be tracked from birth to slaughter.

Creating high-quality pork requires consideration of the entire production chain—from animal breeding, through slaughter and processing, to distribution and final sale. Quality is ensured by rigorous sanitary and veterinary inspections and adherence to hygiene standards at every stage of production. Furthermore, proper feeding and animal care play a crucial role, influencing the taste, texture, and nutritional value of the final product for consumers. Therefore, a comprehensive approach to quality management throughout the supply chain is crucial to achieving customer trust and maintaining competitiveness in the pork market.