In Suriname, pig farming isn’t just a business, it’s a legacy. “I started with 13 piglets,” says Lex Van Dijk, Director of Suriname Pig Farms. “Now we have 8,000.” Alongside Gerard Van Dijk, Director of Varross, they operate the country’s only active slaughterhouse and one of the largest pork farms, supplying both local and export markets.
Despite its small scale, Suriname’s pork industry is highly advanced, producing grandparent stock for the entire CARICOM region. Sustainability is at the forefront, Varross is expanding local feed production and modernizing processing facilities. “We’re growing exports to Guyana and Barbados while ensuring our quality meets global standards,” Gerard explains.
As Suriname’s economy gains momentum, Varross and Suriname Pig Farms are driving agribusiness innovation, blending tradition with the future. “This is our legacy,” Lex says. “And we’re just getting started.”
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