IQF and block-frozen chicken serve different commercial needs. The right choice depends on handling, portioning, labor, storage and processing.
What IQF means for buyers
Individually quick frozen products are frozen as separate pieces, making it easier to remove only the quantity needed. This can be useful for food service, retail repacking and operations that value portion flexibility.
When block frozen can make sense
Block frozen product may suit further processors and high-volume users that thaw or process larger quantities at one time. It can be efficient for bulk handling, but it provides less piece-by-piece flexibility.
Compare the total operating cost
The right format depends on more than the purchase price. Consider labor, thawing, waste, storage space, portion control and the speed at which product moves through the operation.
Put the frozen format in the RFQ
Always state the required format when requesting a price. A quotation for IQF product cannot be fairly compared with a block-frozen offer if the handling requirements are different.
Preparing a frozen poultry enquiry?
Send the product, quantity, packing preference, destination and required documents. Monogram Appetizers, LLC will review the commercial requirement with you.
