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Chapter 17.06: Finally – Oake Woods, the Wonder of R&D and the Final Conclusion

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The main habitat of earthworms is the earth. Commonly found feasting on interesting living or dead matter. These are unusual and untold stories from the world of meat science from the present and ages past.

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The South African Meat Processors Association (SAMPA) is a voluntary association of stakeholders in the meat processing sector. SAMPA, founded in 1945, is the national representative body for the processed meat sector in South Africa and provides support, information and assistance to members in order to simplify a complex regulatory framework.

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