Mavelus Heritage Farms

100% Mangalista Pork

Heritage breed pork. Born, raised, and respected in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Lucas, Founder & Farmer

Mavelus Heritage Farms

Crafting heritage breed pork cuts in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

“Good food starts with good farming - it’s that simple. Pigs that roam, root, eat well, and get a little affection along the way.

But respect doesn’t stop at how we raise them - it’s also about how we eat.

That means using every part, savouring every cut, and wasting nothing.”

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The Full Mavelus Offering

Every Part, Used with Purpose.

Signature cuts, premium pork bacon, natural soaps, pure pork lard, skincare, natural pork pet treats, and more.

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Oinks of Approval

“Having the opportunity to work with Lucas’s Mangalista pork was pure joy! Consistency, quality and variety, are essential to my profession, and Mavelus Heritage Farms provide all three. In helping chefs move in a more sustainable direction, products like this demonstrates what is possible if we care, Lucas cares.

Chef Robert Clark C.M.

Ever seen a pig that smiles?

We have, every day! Animals deserve a good life, even when they’re raised for nose to tail farming, resulting in the tastiest food and highest quality products.

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