From farmers and distributors to chefs and waitstaff; professionals throughout the food service field can agree that little details make a big difference. Modern consumers are likely to concur as recent years have seen an increased public awareness and discernment of industry practices. While attention to detail has long been a cornerstone of food service, establishments across the country are responding to consumer trends by re-evaluating specifics within their operations. This is why Heartland Catfish offers its food service clients custom processing and packaging options to support the exact needs of their establishment. Customized processing and packaging streamline the preparation process and help deliver reliable results while cutting down on literal and figurative waste.

Curate Consistency with Customized Processing

Of course, precision doesn’t end at packaging. Whether catfish is the star of the show or one of many proteins on the menu, the final dish must be reliably replicable to meet consumer expectations. Custom processing is designed around your establishment’s needs and guarantees uniform cuts to help you achieve consistent results. The same automation that allows Heartland Catfish to minimize waste allows us to monitor, grade and weigh individual fish before and after processing to confirm true net weight and ensure our products are always accurately sized. By delivering the exact cut as a menu option or dish requires, custom processing cuts out double-checking and re-trimming, further minimizing labor and reducing the overall volume of food waste.

Eliminate Waste (Including Wasted Time)

Timing is everything in a fast-paced food service environment. When mere moments make the difference between well-done and burnt, spot-on or spoiled, it’s no wonder so much effort goes into preparation. Still – no kitchen is ready for every curveball the dinner rush throws. Custom packaging reflects the nature of its contents, helping our customers find precisely what they need when they need it. Our 15-pound individually quick-frozen (IQF) products can not only be customized by cut style or weight but when volume served demands it, we can customize box design. With advanced automation, Heartland Catfish is always packaged securely and efficiently. Our precise systems allow us to reduce instances of plastic waste on our end, ensuring one less obstacle to your fast service.

Proudly based in the United States, Heartland Catfish is committed to providing restaurants, grocers and others throughout the food service industry with sustainable, U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish. Visit Heartland Catfish today to learn if your custom processing and packaging are right for your establishment.