Meat Crew, Colac VIC

Xavier Meade, the owner of Meat Crew in Colac, Victoria, is proud of the journey his family-owned business has taken from being a simple pork grower to a comprehensive
end-to-end service provider to the local community and beyond.

 

Central to this transformation has been his long-standing partnership with Viking Food Solutions.

This relationship with Viking Food Solutions first started in 2021, with initially setting up his facility with quality processing and value adding equipment.

 

As an energised entrepreneur with plans for sustained growth into the future, Xavier was looking for a supplier who recognised this and was able to ensure that his business had significant point-of-difference to others.

 

Going from a small pork growing business to an operating facility wasn’t an easy transition, but with Xavier’s thirst to seek out the latest technology available to start off strong to give his business the best possible opportunity it had to succeed, and this entrepreneurship paid off.

Since beginning the partnership, Xavier has been impressed with the exceptional service and expertise offered by the entire Viking team. Each staff member taking the time to understand his specific needs, ensuring that the high-quality equipment they provided would support these plans for growth.

 

Some of the standout moments for Xavier was the continued opportunities to visit Viking’s Head Office for product trials before making new purchases. This hands-on experience gave him the confidence and familiarity with the equipment that he needed, making the installation process seamless. Having already had a familiarity with the equipment, this made incorporating new equipment into his workflows simple.

As a long-term customer, Xavier appreciates the ongoing communication with the Viking team, from spare parts to customer service. He has particularly praised Chester’s professionalism, which has been a significant factor in his continued loyalty.

 

Thanks to Viking’s support, Meat Crew continues to thrive, out-growing what was initially a small pork growing business, to Colac’s one-stop-shop for high quality meat, for both wholesale and retail customers.

 

Xavier looks forward to their ongoing partnership as they work together to meet the ever-evolving demands of the food industry.