Our Process
From Our Paddocks to Your Business:
The Highland Meats Difference
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Our comprehensive approach ensures every cut meets the exacting standards your customers expect.
What sets Highland Meats apart is our ability to deliver premium-quality at competitive wholesale prices — giving you the perfect balance of exceptional product and healthy margins. When your customers experience the superior taste and tenderness of our Greenhills beef and lamb along with our other quality meats, they'll keep coming back, building the kind of loyal customer base that drives long-term success for your business.
Step 1
Careful Selection and Purchase
We personally select cattle and sheep from trusted sources and stock sales, focussing on animals that meet our strict standards for health, condition, and potential. Our decades of experience mean we can spot quality stock that will deliver the results your customers expect.
Step 2
Ethical Farm Management and Animal Husbandry
Selected animals are brought to our family farm, Greenhills, in Malmsbury where they are carefully raised, completely free to roam on our wide open pastures. We grass feed all of our stock and in colder months when feed is light on the ground, we supplement with quality hay. If we are experiencing a particularly harsh Winter, we may give them high-quality grain. We don’t feed grass pellets or other processed products in order to obtain official “100% grass-fed” certification. And we believe the health and well-being of our stock is more important than maintaining a label so we cannot claim to always be 100% grain-free. We have an expert team of farming professionals that work with us full time to monitor their health, and ensure they're handled with care throughout their time with us. This hands-on approach guarantees the consistency your business needs.
Any stock that is purchased and brought to our farm are given a one-off UltraVac injection, which is given to all cattle and sheep in Australia. This then protects our other stock and ensures that from then on, all of our stock is raised free from vaccines (incl MRNa vaccine), antibiotics, Bovaer or any growth additives or hormones, and are completely raised and finished free-range. The only reason why they cannot be classed as “certified free-range” is because they are not bred on our property – but you can have complete confidence that all Highland Meats are from animals that have been raised on natural pasture and are completely free-range from the moment they arrive at Greenhills.
It is here at Greenhills, that we breed an exclusive line of Southdown Charolais X sheep - producing our line of Greenhills Natural Lamb. Our cattle breeding farm is located just down the road at the base of Mt Macedon. Here we breed an exclusive line of high quality Angus-Limousin X cattle.
We do bring in stock from time to time to boost the herd as needed, but for the most part, our exclusive Greenhills Natural Beef and Lamb is the result of decades of careful breeding, expert animal husbandry and generations of good ol’ Aussie farming.
Step 3
Expert Meat Processing Victoria
The final and sometimes, most important step, is how animals are processed. We only work with abattoirs that share our commitment to quality and animal welfare. We recently relocated our production at great expense to our operations because we will never compromise on the ethical management, handling and treatment of our livestock and sustainable meat farming practices. We don’t subscribe to working with corporates who put profits ahead of care, quality and the respect for our stock.
Our long-standing relationships ensure priority scheduling and careful handling, and our expertise guides the processing to maximise yield and quality for your specific requirements. Members of our team are at the abattoir and directly oversee every step of the process to ensure livestock is treated and handled with absolute respect and the results are the some of the finest beef and lamb available in Australia with a true farm to table wholesale meat supplier.
We don’t export internationally and are committed to feeding Australians with the world’s finest protein.
Step 4
Reliable Delivery
We deliver fresh, quality meat carcasses directly to your business across Melbourne metropolitan area, regional Victoria, and beyond. Our delivery schedules are built around your needs, ensuring you have the right products at the right time.
What our partners say about Highland Meats
Don't just take our word for it—hear from the businesses who've experienced the Highland Meats difference firsthand. From butcher shops to restaurants, grocers to supermarkets, our wholesale partners consistently tell us that our premium quality and reliable service help them build stronger customer relationships and grow their bottom line.
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★★★★★
“Madina Meats have been dealing with Highland Meats for well over a decade. They have top quality meat, personalised service and fair competitive pricing.”
Houssam Dannaoui
Managing Director, Madina Halal Meats -
★★★★★
“We have used Highland Meats for decades and are proud to be the exclusive supplier of Greenhills Beef and Lamb to the Dandenong region of Melbourne. The quality and consistency of their meat is second to none and is a critical factor in our continued growth and success.”
Dave Watson
Howarth & Watson, Belgrave South -
★★★★★
“I have been dealing with Highland Meats for a long time now, and we have built a great business relationship that will continue to grow well into the future.”
Pat Papaluca
Joe’s Quality Corner, Preston Market
More than Suppliers. We’re Partners.
Old-Fashioned Service in a Modern Industry.
In an industry increasingly dominated by corporate giants, we remain proudly family-focused. We treat every client as part of our extended family, offering personalised service that adapts to your specific needs. Whether you're a boutique butcher or a major supermarket chain, you'll always deal directly with decision-makers who care about your success.
Peace of Mind
Complete Traceability.
Every carcass we supply can be traced back through our system – from the farm where it was raised, through our finishing process, to the abattoir where it was processed. This complete transparency gives you confidence in your supply chain and helps you answer any customer questions.
“We have been so impressed with the quality as well as the peace of mind knowing that every piece of meat from Highlands will not only taste great, but isn’t full of water or growth hormones - yet still affordable for everyday families that shop with us.”
John Smith, Owner, IGA Middleville
Want to know more?
Let’s talk about your meat supply needs.
Whether you're looking for a reliable new supplier or want to discuss how we can better serve your existing needs, we're here to help. As a family business, you'll always speak directly with decision-makers who can provide real solutions.
Looking for boxed meat cuts instead?
Highland Meats supplies whole beef, lamb and mutton carcasses only. However if you are looking for meat that has already been expertly butchered, please feel free to reach out to our sister company, The Daylesford Meat Co. Owned and operated by the same family, The Daylesford Meat Company has a team of expert butchers who will process your meat to your requirements, vacuum seal and deliver to your business.