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Halal-certified frozen poultry, beef, lamb, mutton, and processed meat products — IQF-processed, cold chain managed, and export-grade for markets across Africa and the Middle East.
Overview
Frozen Meat & Poultry — Halal-Certified, IQF-Processed, Export-Grade
ApexBridge Trading Group supplies a comprehensive range of frozen meat and poultry products to food distributors, wholesalers, hotel groups, catering operators, and food manufacturers across Africa and the Middle East. Our portfolio covers halal-certified frozen poultry, frozen beef cuts, lamb and mutton, and processed meat products — all sourced from approved abattoirs operating under halal-certified and internationally recognised food safety standards.
Every meat and poultry product in our portfolio is IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) processed, cold chain managed from point of production to delivery, and supplied with complete veterinary health certificates, halal certificates, and phytosanitary documentation. Our cold chain management protocols ensure that product integrity is maintained through every stage of the supply chain.
Halal certification is a core requirement for the majority of our meat and poultry clients across sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. We source exclusively from halal-certified abattoirs and processing facilities — with halal certificates from recognised certification bodies provided as standard with every shipment.
“Halal certification is not an add-on in our meat and poultry supply chain — it is the foundation. Every facility we source from is halal-certified, every slaughter is supervised, and every certificate is verifiable. Our clients and their customers deserve nothing less.”
— ApexBridge Trading Group
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Halal Certified
All meat and poultry sourced from halal-certified abattoirs and processing facilities
IQF
Processing
Individually Quick Frozen for maximum freshness, texture, and shelf life
Cold
Chain Managed
Temperature-controlled from production to delivery with full cold chain documentation
Export
Grade Only
Export-grade products with veterinary health certificates and full compliance documentation
Product Categories
Our Meat & Poultry Portfolio
Poultry Products
Whole frozen chicken (halal, IQF) — various w…
Halal-certified frozen chicken products in whole bird and portioned formats — IQF processed for consistent quality, weight accuracy, and maximum shelf life. Available from multiple certified origins to ensure consistent supply availability.
- Whole frozen chicken (halal, IQF) — various weight grades
- Chicken legs (MDO) — drumstick and thigh attached
- Chicken leg quarters (back-attached)
- Chicken wings (whole, mid-joint, tips)
- Chicken breast fillets (boneless, skinless, IQF)
- Chicken thighs (boneless, bone-in)
- Chicken drumsticks (IQF)
- Chicken feet (paws) — grade A and B
- Chicken offal (liver, gizzard, hearts)
- Mechanically deboned chicken (MDM)
Beef Products
Boneless beef (manufacturing grade, trim 85/1…
Halal-certified frozen beef in boneless and bone-in cuts — sourced from approved abattoirs across South America, Australia, and Africa, with export health certificates and halal documentation for every shipment.
- Boneless beef (manufacturing grade, trim 85/15, 90/10)
- Frozen beef cuts (forequarter, hindquarter, mixed)
- Beef front quarters and rear quarters
- Minced beef (various fat ratios)
- Beef offal (tongue, liver, kidney, tripe)
- Beef tendons and cartilage
- Oxtail (frozen)
- Short ribs and spare ribs
Lamb & Mutton
Whole frozen lamb carcass (halal)…
Halal-certified frozen lamb and mutton in whole carcass and portioned cut formats — sourced primarily from Australasia and New Zealand for lamb, and from Africa and South America for mutton, with full halal and veterinary documentation.
- Whole frozen lamb carcass (halal)
- Frozen lamb cuts (leg, shoulder, rack, loin chop)
- Boneless frozen lamb (leg, shoulder)
- Frozen lamb legs (bone-in)
- Mutton carcass (whole and halved)
- Frozen mutton cuts (forequarter, hindquarter)
- Sheep offal (liver, lungs, heart)
Processed Meat Products
Chicken sausages (halal) — various flavours…
Halal-certified processed meat products for food service and retail distribution — including sausages, burgers, nuggets, and marinated meat products, produced by approved facilities with HACCP and halal certification.
- Chicken sausages (halal) — various flavours
- Beef sausages (halal)
- Beef and chicken burgers (frozen, raw)
- Chicken nuggets (breaded, IQF)
- Chicken strips and tenders (breaded)
- Marinated chicken products (lemon herb, peri-peri)
- Meat pies and pasties (frozen)
- Hot dogs / frankfurters (halal certified)
Product Reference
Meat & Poultry Reference Guide
| Product | Specification | Origins | Packaging | Status |
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| Whole Frozen Chicken (Halal) | Grade A, IQF, 900g–1200g, halal certified | Brazil, Ukraine, South Africa | Master carton 10kg, 15kg, 20kg | Available |
| Chicken Legs (MDO) | IQF, 300–400g per piece, halal | Brazil, USA, South Africa | 10kg, 15kg, 20kg master carton | Available |
| Chicken Breast Fillet (Boneless) | IQF, 150–250g, skinless, halal | Brazil, Thailand, Ukraine | 10kg IQF carton | Available |
| Chicken Wings (Whole) | IQF, grade A, halal certified | Brazil, USA, South Africa | 10kg, 15kg master carton | Available |
| Chicken Feet (Paws) Grade A | IQF, cleaned, trimmed, halal — 50–70g | Brazil, South Africa | 10kg, 20kg master carton | Available |
| Boneless Beef (Manufacturing) | 85/15 or 90/10 CL, halal, frozen blocks | Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay | 25kg–27kg frozen blocks | Available |
| Whole Frozen Lamb (Halal) | 18–23kg carcass weight, halal certified | New Zealand, Australia, South Africa | Individual wrap, master carton | Available |
| Boneless Frozen Lamb Leg | IQF, halal, 1.5–2.5kg | New Zealand, Australia | 10kg carton, individually wrapped | Available |
| Chicken Nuggets (Breaded) | Halal, IQF, 12–18g per piece | Brazil, South Africa, Thailand | 1kg retail bags, 10kg bulk carton | Available |
| Beef Liver (Frozen) | Halal, sliced or whole — frozen | South Africa, Brazil, Argentina | 1kg bags, 10kg master carton | Available |
Halal Certification
End-to-End Halal Supply Chain
Halal compliance in meat and poultry supply is non-negotiable for the majority of our clients in Africa and the Middle East. We source exclusively from halal-certified abattoirs and processing facilities — with active halal supervision and verifiable certification documentation on every shipment.
- Halal-certified abattoirs with recognised body certification (SANHA, MUI, ESMA)
- Active Muslim slaughter supervisor on all production runs
- Halal certificate issued per production lot — batch traceable
- Separate halal production lines to prevent cross-contamination
- Halal slaughter compliant with Islamic dietary law requirements
- Certificate accepted in all major Muslim-majority import markets
Cold Chain & Food Safety
-18°C Cold Chain — Maintained Throughout
Maintaining cold chain integrity from abattoir through processing, blast freezing, storage, container loading, sea freight, and final delivery is essential for meat and poultry quality and food safety. Our cold chain management protocols enforce temperature control at every stage.
- Blast-freeze certification at processing facility
- Storage at -18°C or below throughout supply chain
- Reefer container (deep frozen) shipping at -18°C to -20°C
- Temperature logger included in every reefer container
- Temperature excursion documentation and deviation management
- HACCP and food safety management at all approved facilities
Documentation
Complete Meat & Poultry Trade Documentation
Meat and poultry imports are among the most heavily regulated food commodity categories. ApexBridge manages all required documentation as part of our supply service — ensuring every shipment arrives with the full paperwork required for customs clearance and health authority approval.
- Halal certificate — issued by recognised certification body
- Veterinary health certificate — issued by origin country competent authority
- Phytosanitary certificate where required by destination country
- Cold chain temperature log and blast-freeze certificate
- Certificate of Origin (COO)
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Bill of lading (reefer container)
Markets Served
Meat & Poultry Markets We Supply
Our meat and poultry clients span food wholesalers, supermarket importers, catering operators, hotel groups, food processing companies, and institutional food service providers across Africa and the Middle East.
- West Africa — Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal
- East Africa — Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda
- North Africa — Egypt, Libya, Algeria, Morocco
- Southern Africa — South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe
- Middle East — UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait
- Institutional — hotel groups, airlines, QSR operators
Sourcing Origins
Where We Source Meat & Poultry
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Brazil
Whole chicken · Chicken legs · Boneless beef · Beef quarters · Chicken feet
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South Africa
Whole chicken · Chicken portions · Beef · Processed meat · Chicken offal
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Argentina
Boneless beef · Beef cuts · Lamb · Processed beef products
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New Zealand
Whole lamb carcass · Lamb cuts · Boneless lamb · Premium lamb portions
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Ukraine
Frozen chicken · Chicken breast · Chicken legs · Boneless chicken
Certifications
Quality & Compliance Certifications
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Halal Cert
SANHA, MUI, ESMA or equivalent recognised halal certification body
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Veterinary Cert
Health certificate issued by origin country competent authority
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HACCP
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points — food safety at all facilities
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Cold Chain Log
Temperature monitoring data — -18°C maintained throughout transit
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Blast-Freeze Cert
Blast-freeze certification confirming core temperature achieved at processing
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COO
Certificate of Origin — officially issued and accepted at destination customs
Halal-First Supply Chain
Halal certification is built into our meat and poultry supply chain from the start — not applied as an afterthought. Every facility is certified, every batch is documented, every certificate is verifiable.
Reefer Logistics
Dedicated reefer container logistics maintained at -18°C throughout — from loading at origin to port of destination, with temperature loggers on every shipment.
All Documents Provided
Halal cert, veterinary health cert, blast-freeze cert, cold chain log, COO — every document required for import clearance and health authority inspection provided as standard.
Multi-Origin Sourcing
Active sourcing relationships across Brazil, South Africa, Argentina, New Zealand, and Ukraine — ensuring supply continuity even when specific origins experience seasonal shortfalls.
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