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BUSINESS NEWS - Van Rensburgs Foods has once again proven why they are a household name in George and beyond. The family-owned business proudly walked away with two titles in the 2025 Best of George Readers’ Choice Awards - Best Butchery and Best Biltong.
This follows on the back of two remarkable years: In 2023, Van Rensburgs Foods was crowned Best Butchery, while in 2024 they scooped up three wins – Best Butchery, Best Biltong, and Best Takeaways. This incredible track record has cemented their reputation as a true local favourite.
For the Van Rensburgs team, this recognition is more than just awards; it is a heartfelt vote of confidence from the community they serve.
“This means everything to us because our customers have placed their trust in us. Together, we have won. Together, we make a difference,” the team expressed with pride.
Founded in 1940, Van Rensburgs Foods is built on a strong legacy of quality, integrity, and care. With their unique farm-to-fork approach, the business produces its own pork and sources lamb and beef from carefully selected farmers. Their farm, Bulida, along with their Rand Street factory, ensures that every product bearing the VR Foods name is fresh, traceable, and of the highest standard.
Employing a team of 320 dedicated staff members, the business has never wavered from its values: local, our own; freshness guaranteed; affordable quality; and a WOW experience every time. These principles, together with their unwavering support of farmers, service providers, and customers, continue to set them apart.
Much of their retail success is also thanks to the dedication of Wally and Ben, managers of the VR Foods branches, whose leadership and customer focus play a vital role in the company’s achievements. Their commitment to excellence, together with the wider team, ensures that every client feels part of the VR Foods family.
Equally central to their story is Fleischermeister Toni Raschbichler, whose expertise over four decades has helped shape the company’s product ranges. His deep knowledge, integrity, and commitment to authenticity have been instrumental in creating VR Foods’ renowned meat specialities, including their award-winning biltong and smoked products.
The butchery and outlets have become destinations for meat lovers, with Van Rensburgs applying the dry-ageing method to bring back the traditional flavours of beef, pork and lamb. Their commitment to innovation ensures that every meal prepared with their products offers not just food, but a true VR Foods experience.
As they celebrate 83 years of business under the slogan “Always First”, Van Rensburgs Foods sees these awards not as the end of a journey, but as renewed motivation.
Their promise remains clear: to continue building lifestyle-changing brands and products, staying true to their roots while innovating for the future.
To the community of George, the Van Rensburgs team says a sincere thank you: Your loyalty makes us proud.
Together, we make a difference.
Wally and Ben, managers of the VR Foods branches, whose leadership and customer focus play a vital role in the company’s achievements.
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