Pork Processing Software

Connected production from intake to despatch

Pig processing is a volume business. Lines run fast, lots are large and much of the carcase goes straight into cutting, curing and further processing, often on the same site. That hand-off between the kill line and the factory is where traceability is most often lost.

Hellenic Systems connects the two. CARCASE runs livestock intake, the kill line, grading and supplier payments. FOPS8 carries the same data into the chiller, boning hall, processing and despatch, and FORMIX adds guided weighing and allergen control for sausages, burgers and other recipe products.

Why pork processors choose Hellenic

Carcase ID at line speed

RFID tags on the ear and the gambrel identify each carcase automatically, without slowing the line.

Kill line to cutting room

The carcase record follows the meat into the chiller, boning hall and beyond.

Contracts paid accurately

Weight bands, grades and contract terms applied automatically, including bespoke adjustments.

Further processing covered

FOPS8 and FORMIX manage yields, recipes, allergens and packing alongside the kill line.

Software built for pork processing

Pork production involves more than the kill line. Processors also need to control orders, batches, stock, weighing, labelling and despatch, and to prove where every pack came from. Hellenic’s CARCASE and FOPS8 systems share data from livestock intake through to the finished product, so nothing needs to be re-entered and every stage can be traced back to the lot and supplier.

On the kill line, lots are released in arrival order and confirmed at the crush. RFID carcase tags identify each pig automatically as it moves along the line and into the chillers. Offal and carcase inspection findings are recorded at the point of inspection, and grading data is captured directly from probes and scales. In the factory, FOPS8 batches product automatically by supplier, kill date and country of origin, and reports yield at every stage.

Case study: Pork & poultry manufacturer

Hellenic Systems has supported one of the UK’s largest pork and poultry producers across multiple production sites. The business needed to manage complex orders, batch control and traceability while maintaining reliable performance in a demanding, fast-moving production environment.

We implemented FOPS8 as part of an integrated manufacturing solution, connecting order processing, batch tracking, weighing, labelling and real-time reporting. The tailored system helped reduce manual intervention, improve throughput and give the manufacturer greater confidence in its traceability and operational control.

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FAQs

What software do pork processors need?

Pork processors often require software that connects livestock intake and kill line activity with factory orders, batch control, weighing, labelling, stock and despatch. Hellenic can combine CARCASE and FOPS8 to support these different stages within a connected solution.

Can CARCASE record veterinary and animal welfare information?

Yes. The Vet Terminal records offal and carcase conditions against FSA-approved condition lists, linked automatically to the lot. The Stun Monitor guides the operator during each stun and records the result, giving you evidence that legal stunning requirements are being met.

How does FOPS8 help manage pork production orders?

FOPS8 raises factory orders from sales orders, checks available stock and schedules work to each process area. Stock is issued, batched and yielded through every stage, and despatch scans are checked against customer specifications before goods leave site.

Can weighing and labelling equipment be integrated?

Yes. Hellenic terminals support multiple scales, printers, barcode scanners and RFID readers, and can be fitted to existing scales. Our own engineers handle calibration and verification of the weighing equipment in your system.

Can pig carcases be tracked by RFID?

Yes. CARCASE can read UHF ear tags and LF gambrel tags at fixed points on the line, identifying each carcase automatically. The same RFID approach can extend through the chill rails into the cutting room, linking carcase to primal.