Newtownards, United Kingdom
Moorcroft Foods Limited
Award-winning biltong handcrafted in Newtownards using traditional South African recipes, premium beef, and unique spice blends. SALSA accredited, ethically sourced, and gluten-free.
Moorcroft Foods is a family business based in Newtownards, Northern Ireland, specializing in authentic South African biltong and air-dried meat snacks. The company carries forward a five-generation legacy originating from Cecil "Fenner" Moorcroft, who founded the family meat business in 1898 in Cradock, South Africa. They produce two main biltong lines: Fenner's Biltong and Cooper's Biltong, both made from high-quality, grass-fed Irish beef and seasoned with unique spice blends.
Their products are designed for health-conscious consumers and include certifications emphasizing food safety standards. The biltong is marketed as MSG-free, gluten-free, keto-friendly, and allergen-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences. The company holds SALSA (Small and Local Supplier Approval) accreditation, recognized by supermarkets and large organizations as proof of high food safety standards.
Moorcroft Foods operates primarily as a direct-to-consumer business through their e-commerce platform, offering various biltong flavors and sizes including individual snack packs, 200g and 300g slabs, and larger bulk options. They also serve the trade market and offer school snack options. The company emphasizes traditional air-drying methods and ethical sourcing of high-grade livestock, maintaining the quality standards established by their South African heritage.
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- Meat & seafood
- Fresh & processed meat
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