Carcasses, primals, portions and minced meat, frozen.
Storage and transport temperatures agreed and documented per order.
For export: documents clarified for each destination country.
Frozen meat suits longer transport routes, export markets, stock planning and kitchens with changing demand. Chilled meat has a shorter shelf life and is chosen where fresh product is expected.
Importers outside the EU often buy frozen meat because transport times and customs procedures are easier to plan. The durability date and storage conditions are stated on the label and in the offer.
Frozen meat is usually stored at -18 °C or colder. For quick-frozen foods, EU law requires a product temperature of -18 °C or colder, with only brief upward fluctuations during transport.
Legal basis: Council Directive 89/108/EEC on quick-frozen foodstuffs (EUR-Lex). In addition, Annex II, Section IV of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 (EUR-Lex) requires that the date of production and the date of freezing of frozen food of animal origin are made available to the buyer.
Yes, provided the import rules of the destination country are met. These usually include a veterinary health certificate, a halal certificate from a body recognised in that country and specific labelling.
Many importing countries keep their own lists of recognised halal certifying bodies. We clarify for each destination which documents and which certifying body are required before the offer is made.
Last updated: October 2026This page provides general information on the meat trade, halal practice and EU food law. It is not legal, tax or religious advice. The binding information for each lot is given in its offer, on its label and in its accompanying documents.
| Cut / format | Details |
|---|---|
| Frozen beef | Primals, portions and minced beef in cartons. |
| Frozen lamb | Whole carcasses and cuts, individually wrapped or in cartons. |
| Frozen veal | Primal and portioned cuts. |
| Frozen poultry | Whole birds and portions, individually frozen or in blocks. |
| Mixed loads | Several species and cuts combined in one shipment, as agreed. |
The durability date is set by the producer and depends on species, cut and packaging. It is stated on the label and in the offer.
Container and part loads can be requested. Volumes, loading and transport are agreed per order.
Yes. Mixed loads can be agreed, with each product labelled and documented separately.
Thaw it slowly in a refrigerator at chill temperatures, in a container that catches the thawing liquid. Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 requires thawing to be carried out so that the risk of microbial growth is minimised.
As a rule, no, because quality and food safety suffer. Meat sold after thawing must carry the indication defrosted under Annex VI of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011.
Frozen meat, frozen meat preparations and frozen unprocessed fishery products must state the date of first freezing, under Annex III of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011. It tells you how long the product has been frozen, in addition to the best-before date.
Individually frozen pieces can be taken out one by one, which suits kitchens with changing demand. Block-frozen products are frozen together in a carton and are often used for further processing. Which format is available depends on the product and the supplying plant.
In refrigerated trucks or containers set to keep the product at −18 °C or colder, with temperature recording agreed per order. See our guide to the cold chain for what to agree with the carrier.
Warning signs are soft or deformed cartons, frozen drip or large ice crystals inside the packaging, and product temperatures above −18 °C. Note any such finding on the delivery note, take photos and inform us immediately.
Each carton is labelled with product name, origin, lot, identification mark, net weight, date of freezing and best-before date. Pallet labels and the order of loading are agreed for each shipment.
01Quarters, primal and portioned cuts, fresh or frozen.
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02Whole carcasses and cuts of lamb, fresh or frozen.
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03Veal from young cattle, as primal and portioned cuts.
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04Whole birds, portions and fillets of chicken and turkey.
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06Minced meat, burgers, kebab meat and marinated cuts.
DetailsTell us which species and cuts, fresh or frozen, approximate quantities, the destination and the halal standard you need. We reply personally with questions or a written offer.
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