Van Rensburgs Foods is the Best of George

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BUSINESS NEWS - Van Rensburgs Foods has once again demonstrated why it remains a firm favourite among George residents, proudly claiming Best Butchery and Best Biltong in the 2026 Best of George Readers' Choice Awards.

The latest recognition adds another chapter to an impressive track record.

Van Rensburgs was crowned Best Butchery in 2023, followed by three wins in 2024 - Best Butchery, Best Biltong and Best Take-Aways. In 2025, the business again secured the Best Butchery and Best Biltong titles.

This year's awards reaffirm the trust and loyalty the George community continues to place in the brand.

For the Van Rensburgs team, these awards represent far more than trophies. They are a meaningful acknowledgement from the customers who have supported the business throughout its long history.

Founded in 1940, Van Rensburgs Foods has built its reputation on quality, integrity and care.

Its unique farm-to-fork approach allows the business to maintain a close connection with its products.

Van Rensburgs produces its own pork and sources lamb and beef from carefully selected farmers, while its Bulida farm and Rand Street factory help ensure that products are fresh, traceable and consistently of a high standard.

The Ouboet team in the heart of George.

The company's success is driven by a dedicated team of employees who live the values at the heart of the business: local; our own, freshness guaranteed; affordable quality; and a WOW experience every time.

These principles guide everything from sourcing and production to the service customers receive in-store.

The dedication of branch managers Wally and Ben also remains an important part of the business's retail success.

Their leadership and commitment to customer service, together with the efforts of the wider VR Foods team, help create the welcoming experience for which the company is known.

Another key figure is Fleischermeister Toni Raschbichler, whose more than four decades of expertise have played an important role in developing and maintaining the company's renowned meat specialities.

His knowledge, craftsmanship and commitment to authentic flavour have contributed to the quality of products such as Van Rensburgs' award-winning biltong and smoked meats.

This impressive counter is home to Van Rensburgs' award winning biltong.

Innovation remains part of the Van Rensburgs story, while traditional techniques such as dry-ageing are used to enhance the flavour and quality of beef, pork and lamb.

The result is a range of products that continues to appeal to generations of meat lovers.

As Van Rensburgs Foods looks to the future, its commitment remains unchanged: to build lifestyle-changing brands and products while staying true to its roots and continuing to innovate.