Meat and
poultry supplied through
thorough quality control processes

With an unrivalled distribution network and a growing portfolio of customers from national and international food brands, we are always looking for new partnerships and companies to do business with. Producing, processing and distributing an average of over 50 tons of meat and poultry products per week, we have thriving partnerships with some of the country’s biggest brands, from renowned pie manufacturers to some of the largest ready meal manufacturers in the sector.

We process and distribute a range of fresh and frozen meat and poultry, minced, sliced and diced in modern, hygienic premises to customer requirements. Traceability and absolute quality assurance are paramount in our ranges, striving to meet and exceed customer specifications. Our highly skilled and loyal workforce have a mass of knowledge and experience within the food industry, producing high quality cuts with full traceability, from farm to fork for over thirty years.

Farm Assured

Processed Beef

Processed Chicken

Processed Lamb

Processed Offal

UK Farm Assured

Whatever your budget or whatever you choose to eat, from lamb hot pot to homemade mince stew, our UK farm assured range of meat and poultry is certified by the iconic Red Tractor, meaning quality British produce that’s good for you and good for Britain. The Red Tractor is only found on food and drinks that are sourced from UK farms and have been checked from farm to pack. We subscribe to and meet the requirements of this scheme and are licensees of the nationally recognised logo. Since its introduction in 2000, the farm assured Red Tractor has become a symbol of food quality, a mark ensuring that highest standards are being met throughout the supply chain. The kitemark is also a guarantee that the produce can be traced back to the farm of origin, with regular inspections.

UK Farm Assured Meats

Certified to AHDB Beef and Lamb Quality Standards

Meat and poultry in our farm assured range is processed to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Boards quality standard, meeting a minimum standard of quality for a consistent processed meat. To meet these standards, all livestock must be sourced from farms operating in compliance with a scheme, and must be transported, slaughtered and processed in a manner meeting their criteria. As a trusted processor, we are a registered member of the scheme.

All of the meats in our farm assured range are processed to Red Tractor certified standards, complying with hygiene, animal welfare and environment onjectives. This logo on our packaging means that our meats have met responsible production standards and are fully traceable back to independently inspected farms in the UK.

Processed 85VL Mince Beef

Processed 85VL Mince Lamb

Processed Diced Lamb

Suppliers of UK Processed Beef Products

The beef industry in our country is the envy of the world. Breeding from our livestock and genetics from breeds native to Britain are much sought after by farmers in other countries. The county boasts some of the highest welfare standards in the world, which regulate the way that our beef is produced and processed. All of the jointed, minced and diced beef from us is produced to BRC Global Standards.

We are annually audited for food safety management against standards by SAI Global. Compliance to the standard requires adoption of a fully implemented HACCP system, a documented quality management system, and control of the factory environment, staff, operations and processes. In addition, we are certified under the voluntary beef labelling scheme which is also audited for compliance.

Processed Diced Beef

Processed Hand Diced Beef

Processed Organic Minced Beef

Processed Minced Beef

Processed Pad Flank Steak

Processed Beef Brisket

Processed Beef Chuck Roll

Processed Beef Riblets

Processed Pad Brisket

Processed Beef Skirts

Processed Boneless Flanks

UK Supplier of Processed Poultry Products

Seventy years ago chicken was eaten as a treat, and British people ate less than a kilo each in a whole year. However, in present times poultry is the nation’s favourite meat and its popularity is growing, with each of us eating around twenty five kilogrames of chicken every year, or two kilogrames a month. It is a great source of protein, enjoyed by many as part of a nutritionally balanced diet. Our range of processed poultry meets growing food sector demand, working with our supply chain to produce and process cuts of chicken and turkey to a high standard, from farm to fork, whether jointed, minced or diced at a wide range of price points.

Our Poultry

Poultry Processed to BRCGS Food Safety Standards

This is a leading safety and quality certification program, standards to which all of our meat and poultry adheres to. This standardisation of quality, safety and operational criteria ensures that manufacturers fulfil their legal obligations, providing protection for the consumer.

Poultry Processed to High Standards of Halal

Selected ranges of our poultry are produced and processed to Halal certified standards, working with a supply chain approved by the Food Standards Agency from farm to product. Our ranges produced to this standard assures the Muslim community that our food meets the high standards of Halal.

Processed Poultry Diced Chicken Breast

Processed Poultry Minced Chicken

Processed Poultry Chicken Legs

Processed Poultry Diced Turkey

Suppliers of UK Processed Offal Products

In addition to more traditional cuts, we also process ox and lambs liver and offal. Compared to the nutritional profile of other meats, the level of nutrition contained in liver is unrivalled. Liver offers consumers great value for money, as well as the environmental benefits derived from eating more of the animal.

Minimising the waste and maximising the nutrition, as standard we offer ox and lambs liver, sliced or diced, typically block packed or layer packed. We are happy to provide pricing and accommodate any bespoke offal or fifth quarter requirements, so contact our account managers today for more information.

Processed Ox Liver

Processed Lambs Liver

Processed Sliced Ox Liver

UK Supplier of Processed Lamb Products

Imported lamb may be available all year round, but in season British lamb is hard to beat. Sheep thrive in a variety of climates and have been the principal meat source across the continent for centuries. In this county the industrial revolution sparked an increased demand for meat, and led to the increase of breeding sheep for meat. We can now reap the reward of several generations of selective breeding for taste and texture, and well-reared lamb today is likely to be better than any eaten at any time in the past. Our range of processed lamb meets growing food sector demand, working with our supply chain to produce and process cuts of lamb to a high standard, from farm to fork, whether jointed, minced or diced at a wide range of price points.

Our Lamb

How we farm affects the quality of the food we eat. We offer a range of organic meat and poultry which supports sustainable farming practices, ensuring higher standards of animal welfare and a more traceable process of production. Look for this logo on our organic processed meat ranges.

All of our lamb is processed to Red Tractor certified standards, complying with hygiene, animal welfare and environment onjectives. This logo on our packaging means that our meats have met responsible production standards and are fully traceable back to independently inspected farms in the UK.

Processed Diced Lamb

Processed Minced Lamb

Processed Hand Diced Lamb Leg

Robust procedures and processes
for contingency and complaints

Providing our customers peace of mind, any risks to supply and production are constantly monitored and reviewed to ensure our production processes and subsequent distribution are maintained. We operate a fully documented complaints system, with every complaint being discussed with the company managing director. Complaints are logged, brought to the attention of the management team, and other staff involved, and the complaint is then acknowledged either by fax or email. An investigation is then initiated, any causes established and corrective actions or preventative actions put in place. Where it is necessary to check stock, this is done as a matter of priority.

The customer is kept informed of progress and advised of completed corrective actions as appropriate. Corrective actions are verified and monitored. All complaints are discussed at the management meetings and trend analysis reviewed. In addition to the response to customers, we operate a system of follow up calls to ensure ongoing satisfaction. As a company, we have the systems, protocols and procedures in place to operate a product recall at any time, a system which is drilled tested at least every six months. Current documented statistics indicate 99% service levels with a fraction of complaints at 0.004% which is a percentage well below the food industry average.

Meat Processing Production

Matthews Meats is a leading meat processing company, established over thirty years ago to supply the ready meal, hospitality and leisure industries with cost effective, quality assured meat and poultry. In present times we produce, process and distribute an average of over 50 tons of product per week, with thriving partnerships with some of the country’s biggest brands, from renowned pie manufacturers to some of the largest ready meal producers in the sector. We strive to provide the best quality meat and poultry, ensuring that our customers get what they need, when they need it.

Meat and
poultry supplied through
thorough quality control processes