CRIDER have the versatility to run can sizes from 85 gram to 2.7 kilogram (3 ounces to 96 ounces) and the flexible capacity to produce for leading food brands as well as private label accounts, club stores and the foodservice industry. They are the global leader in canned chicken production and a major supplier of turkey, ham, pork, and beef to many of the world’s top brands.
To serve worldwide markets, Crider Foods has EU, Halal, Kosher, and organic certifications. Crider's very proud of our world-class meat canning factory, but it’s the can-do spirit of our people that is our greatest asset. They maintain a professional workplace that strives for employee safety, quality products and pride in all we do. You can trust your brand’s reputation to Crider Foods.
Six decades of commitment to quality, safety, customer trust and satisfaction
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Crider Foods process enough canned product to stack the high of 40 Empire State Buildings everyday, and enough cans to reach the halfway around the world each year
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All incoming meat is X-rayed to check for bones or foreign material
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All cans go through a check weigher to ensure the content meet the label net weight requirement
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Can seem are verified through digital imaging equipment
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All labels are automatically verified to the can codes to ensure the label match the can content
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Every can is X-rayed to ensure that there are no dents and that there are no foreign materials in the can
All Crider canned products are available for Retail, Foodservice and Institutional markets in sizes from 85g to 2.7 Kg (3oz. to 96oz.)
Sanitary
Easy-open lids
Canning Operation’s Facilities
Driven by their long-standing commitment to innovation, Crider Foods maintain ultra modern facilities equipped with the latest technology
Crider Foods' canning process in action includes:
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An automatic de-palletizer
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Weight scales before and after marination to ensure each batch is to exact formulation
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Their retorts are the latest in pressure-cooking technology
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Three automated packaging lines, running simultaneously, programmed to keep pace with our canning speed
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The ability to apply labels in just fractions of a second
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An automatic palletizer designed to handle any configuration, allowing cases to stack gently to avoid any damage
Quality assurance
Quality assurance and value are Crider’s benchmarks and constant improvement defines our culture and the foods we produce. Their investment in the manufacturing process, from equipment to training allows us to make sure quality and safety are our stock in trade. Crider Foods' vision of the future led us to develop a plant that represents the state-of-the-industry in food safety.
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All incoming meat is checked to raw material quality specifications and temperature requirements. All their raw material is X-rayed for bones and foreign material
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All raw material is weighed before and after marination to ensure consistent results every time
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All cans are weighed after being filled to ensure net weight of label is achieved
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All can labels are scanned and validated to match the inkjet code on the can to ensure the correct label has been applied
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All cans are given a final X-ray to remove any dented cans or cans with potential bones or foreign materials
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Can seams are verified through digital imaging equipment
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Crider’s onsite lab samples all production runs to ensure sodium, fat and protein levels are consistent
Crider Foods’ canned products
Crider Foods continues to diversify our canned product line to meet the global demand of our retail and food service customers. Driven by their long-standing commitment to innovation, they maintain ultra-modern facilities equipped with the latest technology. Canning factory consistently exceeds all food safety and quality standards has been authenticated year after year by our “excellent” rating SQF3 standing. Crider Foods is a trusted name in markets around the world.
When it comes to Canned Meat and Poultry Products, Crider Foods is a U.S. market leader in canned chicken. Crider's canned, fully-cooked, flavorful, and versatile, chicken products exceed standards for food quality and safety, as well as consumer standards for taste and texture.
Crider Foods have the highest ranking for SQF (Safe Quality Food) Certification
Third-party audits are performed at our facility and they are proud of our Level 3 SQF Certification. Crider Foods has been SQF Certified with an “excellent” rating consistently every year with a GOLD Certificate of Recognition from Silliker, the leading international network of accredited food testing and consulting laboratories.
