Mussel processing
From mussel plot to mussel pot. We do everything ourselves.
Trading plots
Immediately after we have bought the mussels at the auction, we take them to trading plots (shallow basins or 'wet warehouses' specially made for the storage of mussels prior to sales) where they stay for one and a half to two weeks. This allows them to 'recuperate' so that they are in the best possible condition for further processing.
Continual flushing of the mussels
We transfer the mussels by ship from the trading plots to our cleaning unit in Yerseke, for further processing. After arrival, the mussels are first stored in special tanks where they are continually flushed with fresh water from the Oosterschelde. This constant changing of water ensures that any sand or other impurities are flushed out.
Cooled to the core, our patented method
Our mussels are not packed immediately after sorting. They are first transferred to basins filled with cooled and purified Oosterschelde water where they recuperate and are cooled to the core. We pack our mussels 'just-in-time'. Thanks to this patented system, our mussels are always in the best possible condition when they go into the packaging!
The packaging: jute, MAP and Seafresh Pack
We pack our mussels in jute bags, Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) and, naturally, in our special Seafresh Pack. We produce both consumer and wholesale packs.
Logistics: our strength
Logistics is our strength. The time between dredging up mussels from our trading plots, packing and eating them is minimal. This means that a consumer anywhere in Europe can enjoy our fresh mussels within 24 hours. We provide national and international transport ourselves or arrange it through one of our logistics partners.
And into the mussel pot!
Consumers can put that oh-so-familiar black mussel pot on the table and enjoy Qualimer mussels within 24 hours of our dredging them up from our trading plots! Tuck in and enjoy!
