IQF Abalone Processing

What is IQF?

IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) is a state-of-the-art freezing technique that revolutionises food preservation.

IQF involves rapidly freezing individual pieces of food. Unlike traditional freezing methods that freeze items in large blocks or batches, IQF freezing ensures that each piece is frozen separately. This not only preserves the freshness, texture, and flavour of the food but also prevents the formation of large ice crystals that can compromise its quality.

By individually quick freezing our products, we lock in the natural nutrients and flavours, ensuring that our customers enjoy the same freshness and taste as if the products were freshly harvested. Our IQF process guarantees that each piece maintains its integrity and quality from harvest to plate.

New Zealand Abalone

New Zealand Abalone or Blackfoot Paua (Haliotis iris) is unique to New Zealand and has a rocky shell with a stunning multicoloured interior featuring blue and green hues. The flesh is white with a black covering and is prized for its tenderness and umami flavour. The abalone are hand harvested sustainably by a team of experienced divers from New Zealand's pristine southern coastline.

Our competent, passionate and expert team harvest the abalone in the most environmentally responsible ways possible. New Zealand is renowned for its leading, government controlled, fisheries quota management system (QMS) ensuring the sustainability of our abalone supply to customers around the world.