Freddy Hirsch – uncompromisingly offering the best service and the best quality, since 1956.

- Founder and Chairman, Freddy Hirsch with son Raymond (CEO) -
Freddy Hirsch has been committed to exceptional service and quality since 1956. Founded by the Hirsch family, we are a leading supplier of spices, sausage casings, and processing equipment for butchers and meat processors across the red meat and poultry industries. Our operations extend beyond Africa into Latin America, North America, Europe, and Asia. With around 900 dedicated employees across 21 locations in 6 countries, plus an additional 300 contract workers, we excel in all aspects of meat processing—from fresh products like boerewors and sausage to cooked items such as polonies and viennas. We operate 13 branches in South Africa, including major cities like Cape Town and Johannesburg, supported by an efficient export division ready to serve any location. Our customers trust us to deliver the best products and services, a promise we intend to uphold for many years to come.
“We promise you the best service and best quality. We dare not compromise in these two areas.”![]()