Our veal chain

Vitelco’s products are the result of strong partnerships in the veal chain. It’s what we call ‘the power of cooperation’.

Involved in the entire chain

We are actively engaged in every aspect of the supply chain, with a majority of it under our direct control. For instance, we provide assistance to livestock farmers in areas such as purchasing and caring for calves. We also arrange transport, often using our own livestock trucks. We handle the slaughtering and processing of the calves ourselves. We work with respect for people, animals, and the environment to achieve excellent results – together with our chain partners.

Calf purchasing

We purchase calves on a daily basis. After a strict selection process, the calves go to veal farms where they are raised in the best possible conditions.

Veal farming

Our calves are raised on veal farms with which we establish strong partnerships. Our specialists maintain close contact with livestock farmers and provide guidance at all stages of the animals’ growth process.

Our veal abattoir

’s-Hertogenbosch is home to the Vitelco professional veal abattoir. This facility, which operates year-round, processes around 350,000 animals a year with respect and precision.

Our deboning hall

Within a day of slaughter, calves are processed into boneless veal products in our modern veal deboning hall.

Our cold store

Our cold storage facility in 's-Hertogenbosch has a storage capacity of 45,000 square metres and a freezing capacity of 150 tonnes of meat per day. Freezing takes place immediately after the animal is slaughtered or the meat is processed. Our customers can specify the method used, either tunnel freezing or plate freezing. Products are frozen at very high speed, guaranteeing the meat's quality.

Transport

PALI Logistics oversees the entire transportation process of our products. We have our own drivers, a fleet of refrigerated trucks, and a group of dedicated, experienced transport partners.

Your order in the right place at the right time

Our tannery

Calf skins and hides are by-products of the slaughtering process. We pass these on to our sister company, Vitelco Leather, where they are turned into high-quality calfskin leather, helping us contribute towards a circular chain.

Veal sales

Our veal products find their way to customers around the world: we supply veal in large or small volumes, in a variety of cuts, portion packed or ready-to-use.