TFI Delivers Global Organic Meat Suppliers Solutions
Thomas Foods International USA is your trusted partner for premium proteins, specializing in grass-fed and pasture-raised proteins. Since opening our doors in 1988, we have built a reputation for quality and service across the United States. From our state-of-the-art facility in New Jersey, built in 2010 and located minutes from the Port of Philadelphia, we deliver high-quality pasture-raised lamb, a range of solutions from grass-fed to grain-fed beef, free range goat, Angus, Wagyu, and exotics to businesses across the United States. As part of Australia's largest family-owned meat processor, we combine global sourcing capabilities with responsive local service.
What sets us apart?
Complete control of our supply chain from farm to facility. Our 265,000-square-foot SQF (Safe Quality Food)-certified facility processes premium protein products to your exact specifications, while our relationships with farmers worldwide, including Australian sustainable farmers ensure consistent quality and supply. Whether you need customized protein solutions for food service or retail-ready organic programs, we deliver solutions that help your business grow.
Premium Meat Portfolio
Our protein processing solutions focus on delivering products that meet the highest standards of quality and certification. Never administered added growth hormones or antibiotics, our beef is all-natural, with no artificial ingredients and minimal processing. Our commitment to pure production ensures our we can confidently offer premium beef products.
Our livestock roam free on native pasturelands with sunshine, freshwater streams, and acres of open grasslands, ensuring a pure product from start to finish.
Each product in our expansive portfolio undergoes certification and verification processes to meet various quality standards, including USDA requirements and other specialized certifications. Our global sourcing partnerships span multiple continents, with farmers and producers who share our commitment to quality standards. While our world headquarters is based in Australia, we source premium proteins worldwide to ensure consistent supply and quality. Our U.S. operations include our primary processing plant in Swedesboro, New Jersey, headquarters in Cherry Hill, New Jersey and regional offices in the Midwest and the West Coast, complemented by a network of partners for co-manufacturing, cold storage, and additional processing capabilities. This close relationship with our farming partners ensures consistent supply and quality while maintaining the highest standards.
Our portfolio includes:
- Australian Pasture raised lamb, as well as sourcing from New Zealand
- Australian Organic beef
- Australian Grass fed and grass finished beef and Angus
- Australian grain fed beef and Angus
- Australian Free range goat
- Australian and Globally sourced Wagyu
- Milk fed veal sourced from the Netherlands
- Bison, Elk, Mutton, Venison and specialty exotics
- Spanish Pork, including domestic and global sourcing
- Domestic and global sourcing for a full range of proteins and additional commodity trading
Supply Chain Excellence
Our supply chain excellence has been refined over more than three decades since 1988, beginning at the source - from pastures around the world to your facility. By controlling every step of this global journey, we ensure complete traceability and consistent quality. Our Australian heritage gives us direct access to some of the world's finest pasture-raised livestock, while our global sourcing capabilities extend our reach worldwide.
Our SQF-certified facility near Philadelphia serves as our U.S. hub, transforming globally-sourced premium proteins into custom solutions for businesses throughout the United States, the Caribbean, Mexico, Canada and beyond. This location enables efficient distribution across the United States, complemented by our regional offices and network of partners.
Our imported meats offer extended shelf life compared to domestic alternatives, providing better inventory management options and reduced waste. This advantage stems from our global supply chain management - from farm selection to processing techniques to temperature-controlled shipping.
Quality control measures throughout our global supply chain include:
- Rigorous farmer and supplier selection protocols.
- International food safety certifications.
- Advanced cold chain management systems.
- Detailed product tracking and traceability from origin to delivery.
- Third-party auditing at every stage.
- Global logistics partnerships ensuring product integrity.
- Customization Capabilities
Understanding that each business has unique requirements, we offer customization options for our meat products. Our state-of-the-art grinding and portion cutting facility can process products to your exact specifications, whether you need precise weight steaks, custom grinds, or specialized cuts. We offer both fresh and frozen options to meet your needs.
Our processing capabilities include:
- Premium chilled grinds, including burgers and chubs.
- Exact-weight cut steaks.
Custom chops and specialty cuts. - Seasoned and ready-to-cook proteins.
- Ready-to-heat/sous vide proteins.
- Fully cooked meatballs.
- Full carcass and primals for in-house/onsite butchering.
- Specialty items including offals and organ meats.
- Commodity proteins via our international trading desk.
- Protein ingredients (ovine, bovine) through our ingredient division.
- Specialized portion control services.
For retail partners, we offer private label opportunities that allow you to build your brand while maintaining the highest quality standards. Our team works closely with partners to develop programs that align with their brand standards and market positioning, ensuring compliance with all relevant certifications and requirements.
Sustainability and Animal Welfare
Our Responsibility
Our commitment extends beyond certification requirements to encompass sustainability practices.
We partner with farmers who maintain ethical standards ensuring their animals live as nature intended - outside on the best pasturelands with room to roam, proper socialization with their herds, and access to clean water.
Environmental sustainability remains core to our operations. At our Swedesboro, NJ facility, we've implemented energy-saving initiatives and recycling programs. Our commitment to sustainability extends throughout our supply chain, from farming practices to processing and packaging, ensuring responsible resource management at every step.
Through our commitment to sustainable meat production practices, we help our partners:
- Meet growing consumer demand for responsibly sourced products.
- Support environmental conservation efforts.
- Maintain transparent supply chain practices.
- Demonstrate commitment to animal welfare.
- Build trust with environmentally conscious customers.
- Value-Added Partnership
More than just meeting your protein needs, Thomas Foods International USA has been offering solutions to grow your business and delight your customers since 1988. Our category management support leverages deep market insights from industry leaders like Datassentials, Circana, Spins, and Mintel to optimize your product mix based on consumer trends, while our integrated supply chain reduces complexity and costs.
Our hallmark speed and agility enable partners to respond rapidly to changing market demands. This flexibility, combined with our extended shelf life capabilities, provides greater inventory management options and reduced waste.
We bring:
- Deep category insights and market intelligence.
Flexibility to customize programs to your exact specifications. - Speed and agility in responding to evolving needs.
- Marketing and merchandising support including product specifications, merchandising recommendations, point-of-sale materials, digital marketing assets, and technical support and training.
