Custom Meat Processing Solutions

We Deliver Custom Meat and Meat Processing Services

Excellence in meat processing demands both a global perspective and local expertise. At Thomas Foods International USA, our integrated approach to custom meat processing combines worldwide sourcing capabilities with state-of-the-art local processing at our Lakeside Processing Center—a 265,000-square-foot SQF-certified facility in Swedesboro, New Jersey. By maintaining complete control over our supply chain from farm to delivery, we ensure superior quality at every stage. This paddock-to-plate oversight allows us to deliver customized solutions that meet exact specifications while maintaining the highest standards in food safety and product consistency.

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Our Advanced Processing Capabilities

Our Lakeside Processing Center combines innovative technology with expert craftsmanship to deliver superior results. Quality permeates every aspect of our operation.

We produce premium chilled grinds with custom blends to your exact specifications, as well as burger patties in various formats—customizable by size, shape, weight, and seasoning profile. Whether you need specific lean points or specialty blends, our advanced grinding systems meet precise requirements while maintaining product integrity.

Precision matters in portion control. Our exact-weight-cutting programs utilize state-of-the-art equipment to ensure consistency across every cut.

From steaks to chops, each piece meets precise specifications for weight, thickness, and presentation. This attention to detail helps control costs and reduce waste while ensuring customer satisfaction.

Our case-ready packaging solutions streamline your operations with both chilled and frozen options. As a leading wholesale meat supplier, we ensure each product is processed and packaged to preserve quality and extend shelf life beyond industry standards. Excellence is non-negotiable.

Our value-added processing capabilities further elevate your offerings through:

Premium chilled and frozen burger programs and grinding options
Exact-weight cut steaks and chops
Cooked sous vide products
Cooked meatball production
Specialty seasoned cuts (value-added solutions including pre-seasoned primals and steaks that are "Ready to Cook")

This range of custom processing capabilities, combined with our dedication to quality control, allows us to achieve some of the longest shelf life for chilled ground and portion-cut meat products in the industry. Through continual improvement reviews, our highly skilled butchers consistently deliver maximum efficiency while maintaining superior quality standards. Our modern facility’s design enables us to process products efficiently while adhering to the highest standards of food safety and quality.

Quality Standards and Animal Welfare

Quality in custom meat processing starts long before the product reaches our facility. Our integrated supply chain maintains strict oversight from farm to final delivery, ensuring every step meets our exacting standards. This comprehensive approach begins with our commitment to animal welfare and extends through processing and delivery.

Trusted Global Farming Partnerships

We partner exclusively with trusted farmers and suppliers around the world who share our unwavering dedication to ethical practices. From Australia to Uruguay to the American Midwest, we work with farmers who maintain the highest standards of animal care. Many of these relationships span generations, including our own family farms across Australia. Our commitment to sustainable meat production reflects our belief that good feeds good—that the best pasturelands, the best farmers, and the best raising practices make for the best quality meats.

Animal Care Without Compromise

Our approach to animal welfare is non-negotiable:

Certified Processing & Food Safety

Our Lakeside Processing Center maintains SQF Level 3 certification, demonstrating our commitment to food safety excellence. Modern processing equipment, stringent temperature controls, and advanced handling procedures ensure product quality and safety at every stage. Our quality assurance and food safety processes extend throughout the entire journey—from on-farm management and animal handling across our rancher network to receiving livestock at our supplying partners’ facilities, processing, shipping, receiving, and further processing.

Processing Solutions for Your Business

Every business has unique requirements for custom meat processing. Our flexible approach allows us to create specialized programs for various industry segments. Retail partners benefit from our category management expertise and private label capabilities, while foodservice customers rely on our consistent portion control and specialty cuts.

Our commitment to responsiveness sets us apart. We understand that success in the protein industry requires both quality products and fair pricing to maintain competitive advantage. Our integrated supply chain and efficient processing methods help optimize costs without compromising on quality standards. Through data-driven category management and targeted marketing programs, we help our partners identify opportunities for growth while maintaining profitability.

Our comprehensive business solutions include:

Industry-leading speed & agility on custom orders

Flexible ordering systems

Specialized industry programs

Technical support and consultation

Category management insights

Complete private label services

This adaptability, combined with our processing capabilities, helps your business meet changing market demands efficiently and effectively. Our technical experts work alongside yours, solving processing challenges and driving efficiency gains. We believe in true collaboration—because when you succeed, we succeed.

A Global Legacy of Excellence

Thomas Foods International USA brings together global capabilities with local expertise. Established in 1988 and headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia, our parent company has grown into a worldwide leader in protein sourcing, with operations across multiple continents. Here in the United States, our state-of-the-art Lakeside Processing Center in Swedesboro continues this tradition of excellence, providing custom meat processing services backed by decades of expertise and a fully integrated global supply chain that ensures quality from farm to table.

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Experience the difference that integrated custom meat processing solutions can make for your business. Our commercial sales team is ready to develop programs tailored to your specific needs. From global sourcing to local processing, we deliver quality that sets your business apart.