Partners: What, Who, How and Why
WHAT:
Anyone involved in the value chain of selling free range and/or grass fed meat can become a partner by successfully applying and paying the annual fee.
WHO:
We determine partners to be:
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Abattoirs: Any abattoir of any size can become a partner. All abattoirs who are audited and approved for culling and distribution and/or on-sale of meat from one of our members, and who has applied for partnership with GFSA, can become a partner.
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Deboners / Wholesalers / Retailers / Butchers: Any establishment that is authorised to sell fresh and/or frozen and/or processed meat carrying the GFSA brandmark can apply to become a GFSA partner.
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Restaurant / Catering / Hotel Groups: Any establishment that is authorised to sell cooked meat carrying the GFSA brandmark, may apply to become a partner.
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Protocol Holders dealing with free range and/or grass fed and/or breed: There are already a number of protocols that are registered with Department Agriculture, Forestry & Fishery (DAFF) which deal with claims of "free range", "grass fed", "veld raised", etc. GFSA will only endorse those protocols that meet our requirements and the holder of such protocols can apply to become a GFSA partner.
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Special Interest Groups / Associations: There are numerous groups that represent sectors like consumers (GRASS, Slow Food, etc.) and farmers (Savory Institute, Breed Societies, etc.) whose interests and beliefs align to GFSA. Such groups may apply to become a GFSA partner.
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Lastley and probably the most important Consumers: GFSA pride ourselves to partner with every person who are as passionate about Grass Fed and Free Range as we are. Consumers utilising our farmer’s quality products can apply to become a GFSA partner.
HOW:
To become a partner, an application form needs to be submitted. Click Here, Or Forms can be obtained from us on info@grassfedsa.org
Partners will be required to pay an annual fee in advance. Once an application has been approved, a partner will be entitled to display and use the "GFSA Approved Partner" logo for 12 months from date of successful application. Each year partners will be reviewed to ensure that they continue to meet GFSA mission and objectives thereby offering assurance to consumers.
WHY:
The benefits to partnering wtih GFSA are numerous. With so many misleading claims by players throughout the meat value chain, GFSA's brandmark assures consumers of what they are buying. This allows partners to give assurance to their market that they have the highest standards of transparency, traceability and confidence. It also assures customers that the establishment practises the fair trade principles which is a cornerstone in GFSA.
PARTNERS 2015:
BRAESIDE MEAT MARKET is the market leader in free range and grass fed meat in SA. They have retail stores in various locations and an online store. To contact them email
Hartman & Sons is a traditional family butchery specializing in meat retail and wholesale situated in George Throughout the years Hartman & Sons have evolved into one of the Garden Route’s leading meat suppliers with a range of free range and grass fed meat prepared by master butchers. To contact them email
JACKSON'S REAL FOOD MARKET Jackson’s real food market is haven for foodies who want to learn, taste, sample and relax while shopping They stock meat cut for them by an external deboner as well as all other groceries you may need. To contact them email
The Savory Network is the lifeblood of the Savory Organization — a global network of entrepreneurial leaders committed to serving their regions with Holistic Management training and implementation support. Our growing network of regional Hubs and Accredited Professionals is taking Holistic Management from theory to practice, with resounding success in real communities. To contact Savory Hub South Africa email
Conservation South Africa (CSA) is committed to helping society to adopt a more sustainable approach to development, one that considers and values nature at every turn.
Over the last decade CSA has demonstrated Conservation International's mission of delivering human well-being through conservation of healthy ecosystems and the goods and services they produce. CSA's multi-faceted approach to conservation is building regional capacity at every level in order to increase environmental and social resilience to climate change and to set a course for development which will sustain communities and the ecosystems that support them into the future. To contact them email
