Global Protein Supply and Market Connectivity
ReEquipGlobal develops efficient, certified and reliable supply chains for animal and alternative protein sources.
We work across meat, poultry, fish, eggs and plant-based proteins, establishing and optimising dependable channels for production, processing, trade and export through practical, data-driven solutions.
Ensuring access to sufficient, high-quality protein remains one of the central challenges of global food security. Growing populations, regional production gaps and changing consumer preferences continue to reshape trade flows in meat, fish, eggs and alternative proteins. Balancing these dynamics requires coordinated development of processing capacity, logistics and procurement systems capable of delivering safe, affordable and sustainable protein to diverse markets.
We contribute to this goal through strategic procurement and development consultancy. By connecting reliable producers with buyers, investors and technical partners, we support efficient, transparent and scalable protein supply structures that align nutritional demand with market opportunity.
Core Competencies
Market and Supply Chain Analysis
Identification and evaluation of sourcing regions, production capacities and export opportunities.
Assessment of cost structures, certifications and logistics factors.
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Supplier Development and Qualification
Support for producers in achieving international standards including Halal, HACCP, ISO, EU Approval and SFDA compliance.
Assistance in quality management, packaging, documentation and export readiness.
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Project and Development Advisory
Structuring of collaborations, joint ventures and participation models between producers, investors and distributors.
Evaluation of technical and financial feasibility for procurement and export projects.
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Price and Logistics Evaluation
Analysis of CIF and FOB quotations, transport routes, cold-chain performance and packaging formats.
Optimisation of freight costs and delivery schedules in line with market requirements.
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Communication and Coordination
Management of descreet operational communication between clients, suppliers, logistics providers and authorities.
Preparation of documentation, reports and progress statements.
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Transparency and Reporting
Comprehensive reporting and time tracking with measurable performance indicators.
Verified documentation for audit, monitoring and investor assurance.
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Benefits for Suppliers
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Direct access to verified buyers and long-term trade partners in established international markets
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Comprehensive support in achieving export readiness for Halal, HACCP, SFDA, ISO and EU certification standards
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Expert guidance on product presentation, packaging design, documentation and regulatory compliance
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Structured communication and transparent negotiation processes that ensure accountability and trust
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Scalable growth opportunities through optimised logistics, stable demand alignment and long-term contractual cooperation
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Expert feedback to enhance product quality, optimise cost structures and increase market competitiveness
ReequipGlobal provides suppliers with professional representation and direct access to qualified buyers. This approach builds trust, reduces risk and supports sustainable export growth in the global protein industry.
Benefits for Clients
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Over twenty-five years of proven experience in international agribusiness and food trade
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Deep technical and operational expertise across the global protein sector, including meat, fish, eggs and alternative proteins
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Extensive, verified network of producers, exporters and logistics partners ensuring traceable and compliant sourcing
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Independent consulting based on transparency, data and integrity with no conflicting interests
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Documented value creation through optimised procurement structures, supplier qualification and long-term supply-chain efficiency
Reequip Global acts as a strategic partner in procurement, development and market entry, providing clients with a comprehensive framework for building efficient, high-quality and sustainable value chains.
Engagement Models
Reequip Global structures every engagement individually according to the client’s objectives, scope and operational context.
Each project begins with a clearly defined framework that aligns technical, commercial and regulatory priorities and ensures full transparency of process and results.
The company operates through three collaborative models, designed to match different project requirements while maintaining full independence from ownership or financial participation.
Consulting Model
Advisory and coordination services in procurement, supplier qualification, process design and market entry.
Reequip Global provides analytical, technical and commercial insight to support informed decision-making, while implementation remains under the client’s control.
Example:
A Gulf-based importer commissions Reequip Global to identify reliable suppliers of goat carcasses in East Africa.
The team conducts market analysis, evaluates processing facilities for compliance with export standards and prepares a supplier shortlist with pricing benchmarks and logistics recommendations.
Development Model
Operational execution of procurement and supply-chain projects, including process setup, documentation and supplier coordination.
Reequip Global acts as project lead and ensures alignment between producers, buyers and logistics partners for efficient, compliant export operations.
Example:
A certified abattoir in Ethiopia seeks to expand into chilled exports to Saudi Arabia.
Reequip Global coordinates the process setup, defines packaging and cold-chain procedures, and assists in preparing export documentation and communication with the buyer to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Cooperative Model
Supplied by Helmaks Engineering (Ankara)
Long-term cooperation with producers, exporters or institutional partners based on performance, reliability and mutual development goals.
Reequip Global remains an independent consultant while providing continuous support in quality assurance, process improvement and communication between suppliers and markets.
Example:
Reequip Global supports a regional meat producer across several export cycles by monitoring quality performance, improving documentation systems and maintaining consistent communication with international buyers.
Team Profile
Eben van Tonder
Founder and Lead Consultant
Innovative Entrepreneur | Food Scientist | Process Developer
Eben van Tonder is an international specialist in meat processing, systems engineering and production optimisation.
He has extensive experience in the design, planning and commissioning of food production facilities across Africa, Europe and the Middle East, transforming underperforming operations into efficient, compliant and scalable businesses.
With a background in food chemistry and process engineering, he integrates technical, operational and commercial expertise to develop data-driven solutions that improve yield, quality and cost performance.
His work combines practical factory insight with strategic procurement and supplier development, ensuring measurable results across the entire value chain.
Core Competencies
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Process design and scaling of production operations
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Procurement and supplier management with total-cost optimisation
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Data- and AI-driven manufacturing systems
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Contract and price negotiation, quality assurance and process improvement
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Integration of technical, chemical and commercial disciplines
International Experience
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Led the build and commissioning of the largest meat processing plant in West Africa for SPAR Lagos
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Advised a leading UK food group on curing and processing systems
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Deployed AI-supported factory management tools
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Developed a high-yield bacon system now used internationally
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Scaled Woodys Consumer Brands from 1 tonne per week to 15 tonnes per day
Education and Expertise
Undergraduate coursework in Bachelor of Accounting Science (BCompt) with a focus on business administration and cost control
Author of Earthworm Express, a recognised blog on meat science and processing
Languages: English, Afrikaans, basic German (A2 CEFR)
Kristi van Tonder
Project Coordination & Communication
Cultural Research | Organisation | Procurement Projects
Kristi van Tonder combines cultural and technical insight with organisational precision and intercultural competence. She manages procurement and development projects from initial coordination to commissioning, ensuring transparent documentation, structured communication and compliance with international standards. Through her background in Cultural Anthropology and technical fields, as well as her additional training in payroll and personnel accounting, she combines cultural, organisational and administrative expertise into practical, audit-ready project structures.
Core Competencies
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Project coordination, documentation and reporting
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Supplier and logistics communication across different cultural contexts
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Editorial accuracy and multilingual communication
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Organisational development and structure building
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Sustainable and audit-ready process implementation
Professional Experience
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Owner of korrekturdienst.at, providing proofreading, editing and text optimisation for academic and professional manuscripts across Europe
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Coordination and editorial work in regional cultural and television projects
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Preparation for entrepreneurship through WIFI Styria programmes in personnel administration and SEO
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Experience in medical-technical roles in MRI diagnostics
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Published author and contributor to cultural and academic publications in Germany and Austria
Education and Expertise
MA in European Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology (in progress), BA completed at the University of Graz
Diploma in Radiological Technology, Academy of the Province of Styria
Languages: German, English, French, Italian, Swedish (basic)
Sourcing Solutions
We source what you need, reliably and efficiently.
Whether it’s goat carcasses for export, ostrich eggs for niche markets, MDM or other high-quality protein products, Reequip Global connects verified suppliers with international buyers to deliver sustainable and economical results.
