A reliable partner for your animal by-products
Turning animal co-products into valuable raw materials requires reliable commercial arrangements, efficient logistics and clear communication.
At La Cantina, we work with European slaughterhouses, cutting plants and meat processing companies to connect suitable Category 3 animal raw materials with manufacturers in the pet food industry.
We focus on long-term partnerships, clear agreements and practical coordination, helping our suppliers manage their animal co-product streams efficiently.
Why meat producers work with La Cantina
Managing animal co-products requires dependable partners, efficient logistics and clear commercial agreements. We help meat producers simplify this process by coordinating the entire supply chain.
Reliable purchasing arrangements
We focus on clear agreements, consistent communication and long-term supplier relationships. Our European customer network enables us to identify suitable outlets for different Category 3 animal raw materials, depending on market demand and product specifications.
Logistics coordination
We coordinate transport planning, collection schedules and communication between production sites, transport companies and customers. When operational challenges arise, we work directly with our partners to find practical solutions.
Empty container management
Efficient management of reusable containers is essential for uninterrupted production and collection operations.
We coordinate the return flow of empty containers, including collection planning, container availability, communication with transport partners and follow-up on outstanding returns.
Our objective is to help suppliers maintain an efficient container rotation, reduce unnecessary handling and avoid disruptions caused by container shortages.
Quality and documentation
We coordinate product specifications, quality requirements, traceability and Category 3 commercial documentation.
Through proactive follow-up and direct communication, we help suppliers address quality issues, minimize misunderstandings and maintain reliable commercial relationships.
Our added value: One dedicated partner for purchasing, logistics, empty container management, quality coordination and administration.
Animal raw materials we source
La Cantina works with European slaughterhouses, cutting plants and meat processing companies to source selected Category 3 animal raw materials for the pet food industry.
We are interested in a wide range of animal co-products, including:
- Beef: Organs, meat, scalp, oesophagus and other selected co-products.
- Poultry: Chicken, turkey and duck organs, mechanically separated meat and selected poultry parts.
- Pork: Organs, meat and selected pork co-products.
- Other species: Selected lamb and rabbit raw materials.
Our purchasing interests depend on product specifications, quality requirements, logistics and customer demand.
We welcome discussions with meat producers looking for reliable commercial outlets for their animal co-products.
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Explore the animal raw material categories we work with and discover how our sourcing, logistics and quality coordination services support reliable partnerships with European meat producers.
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Looking for a reliable partner for your animal co-products?
Whether you are exploring new outlets for your raw materials or looking for a partner to coordinate purchasing, logistics and empty container management, we would be pleased to discuss your requirements.
Contact our team to explore potential cooperation.