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Our Process

One chain. Zero weak links.

A four-stage operating framework ensures every shipment meets federal-grade inspection and lot-level traceability — from regional ranches in Northwest Mexico to the customer's loading dock.

Editorial view of a federally inspected processing facility.
Federally inspected · TIF plantOperating since 2016

Regional Ranches

Our beef program sources from regional producers in Sonora, Sinaloa, and Durango — the cattle heritage region of Northwest Mexico. Rigorous selection criteria, health certifications, and traceability tagging establish provenance at the source.

Location
Sonora · Sinaloa · Durango
Duration
Per program
Quality gate
Health certs
Owner
Procurement
Regional ranch in Northwest Mexico — source of NORTMEAT's beef program.
TIF-certified processing plant — NORTMEAT operation.

Certified Processing

Processing takes place in TIF, USDA, and MAFF-certified plants under HACCP protocols. Each cut is graded, vacuum-sealed, and cataloged with lot-level records linked to each shipment.

Location
Guasave, MX
Duration
Per shipment spec
Quality gate
USDA · TIF · MAFF
Owner
Plant operations

One standard. Both sides of the border.

— Our operating standard

Cold Chain

Product is immediately moved into temperature-controlled storage — fresh or frozen, depending on the program. Continuous monitoring ensures cold-chain integrity throughout staging and consolidation for transport.

Location
Distribution hubs
Duration
Continuous
Quality gate
Temperature logs
Owner
Logistics team
NORTMEAT-branded boxes stacked on pallets inside a refrigerated chamber with cold mist.
NORTMEAT refrigerated semi-truck on the highway at sunset.

Cross-Border Logistics

Our in-house trade team manages documentation for seamless border crossings. Land routes include Tijuana, Nogales, and Laredo; maritime imports are handled through Manzanillo and Veracruz. All shipments are pre-cleared for USDA and MAFF compliance.

Location
Tijuana · Nogales · Laredo · Manzanillo · Veracruz
Duration
Pre-cleared transit
Quality gate
Customs clearance
Owner
In-house trade team

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