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Meet Errol Brown. Errol’s taking part in Trailwalker, the UK’s No. 1 team endurance challenge. Trailwalker involves trekking 100km across the South Downs in under 30 hours as part of a team of 4. Trailwalker is a unique opportunity to put your mind and body to the test and raise money for Oxfam and the Gurkha Welfare Trust. Errol was looking for a food source that was easy to eat, transport and would not spoil for his challenge. He recently discovered Ben’s droewors and biltong and realised they would be perfect for Trailwalker. After chatting to us, it was decided...

I often get asked what the difference is between biltong and jerky, so I thought I’d do a blog about it. If you’ve tried the two you will know that they taste different but there are also a few other significant differences. For starters, biltong originates from South Africa, and came about when the Dutch settlers arrived in South Africa and were looking to preserve their meat to make it last longer. Jerky has its origins in North America via South America and was born from a similar need, to preserve meats to give them longevity. One of the main...

Biltong is a natural dry cured product. Correct storage plays a big role in how long your biltong will last. It is important to ensure that you store it correctly before and after you open the pack to ensure you get to enjoy every delicious morsel. My biltong is made and stored in a hygienically controlled environment. We send out your biltong in plastic packs that are sealed with the appropriate protective atmosphere. You should therefore, keep your biltong in its unopened pack until you are ready to enjoy it or before the expiry date. Once you open your biltong...

Ben’s biltong is situated on Church Farm just outside of Warwick. Church Farm was a full working dairy farm until 2012 when the owners sold their herd and converted it into Church Farm Brewery. They also rent out some of the old farm buildings to several local small businesses, like Ben’s Biltong. I love having my butchery on the farm. It’s a peaceful place to come to work each morning and provides some fabulous sunrises and sunsets. With other small businesses sharing the farm buildings, it also provides a comradery which you don’t usually get as a one-man small business....

The Autumn Internationals are happening this month and we’re loving the action so far. The England V South Africa game was especially tense in our house as I support England while my wife, being South African, of course supports South Africa. The physical demands on Rugby players during a game are huge. After a game you’ll find many of them snacking on high protein foods to replenish their energy levels and repair muscles. Biltong makes a perfect post game snack because it is naturally very high in protein. It’s also portable and durable so an easy thing to throw into...