Frozen Red Tilapia (Oreochromis spp.)
Farm raised red tilapia from Zhuhai. Whole round GGS fillet slice and flower cut, IQF, HACCP and BAP certified, MOQ 1 x 20ft FCL, 25 to 30 day lead time.
What This Product Is
Red tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) is raised in controlled freshwater ponds in Zhuhai and is bought mainly for its red skin, which makes a whole fish display stand out on a fresh or frozen counter in a way that grey skinned nile tilapia does not. We supply it whole round, GGS, filleted skin on or skinless, sliced and flower cut, so the same raw material can serve a retail display, a restaurant steamer and a hotpot line.
- HACCP
- BAP
- ISO
- FDA registered
- EU approved plant 4404/02003
Why Buyers Choose This Product
Red skin gives a premium look on whole fish retail display
Mild slightly sweet flavour and firm texture suits grilling baking frying steaming and sashimi style processing
Five product forms from one species including flower cut butterfly presentation
HACCP and BAP certified processing with full traceability
Mixed container loading keeps the order economic when red tilapia alone does not fill a container
Application Scenarios
- Asian supermarket whole fish frozen display
- Chinese and Southeast Asian restaurant steamed whole fish service
- Hotpot chains using slices
- Retail flower cut packs for home cooking
- Foodservice kitchens portioning skin on fillets
Who It Is For
- Importers serving Asian retail chains and frozen counters
- Restaurant supply distributors in Asia, North America, Europe and the Middle East
- Hotpot and casual dining operators
- Private label retail brands
What Goes Wrong Without It
- Grey skinned tilapia that looks flat on a whole fish display
- Kitchens that need flower cut presentation but cannot produce it in house
- Buyers who need several cuts of one species without running multiple suppliers
- Traceability gaps when fish is bought through mixed pond collection
- Small volume programmes that cannot justify a dedicated container
Technical Features
- Whole round, GGS, fillet skin on or skinless, slice and flower cut butterfly
- IQF individual quick freezing
- IWP, IVP and bulk packing
- Controlled freshwater aquaculture with stable growth records
- Cold chain held at -18 C or below
Full Specification Table
Every figure below comes from our own production specification. Anything not listed is available on request.
| Species | Oreochromis spp. (red tilapia) |
|---|---|
| Origin | Zhuhai, China |
| Farming Method | Controlled freshwater aquaculture |
| Product Forms | Whole round, GGS, fillet skin on or skinless, slice, flower cut |
| Processing | IQF individually quick frozen |
| Packaging | IWP, IVP, bulk pack |
| Storage Temperature | -18 C or below |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Certifications | HACCP, BAP |
| MOQ | 1 x 20ft FCL, 8 to 10 tons |
| Lead Time | 25 to 30 days after order confirmation |
Materials
- Farm raised Oreochromis spp. from controlled freshwater ponds in Zhuhai
- Food grade IWP and IVP film and export cartons
Quality Control
- In-house QC team inspects every production batch before packing
- Third party inspection such as SGS can be arranged before shipment
- Pre-shipment inspection photos and reports are sent for buyer approval
- Metal detection and microbiological control on export batches
- Full traceability records from farming pond to export carton
How This Product Is Made
- Harvest from controlled freshwater ponds
- Reception and grading
- Gutting gilling and scaling
- Filleting, slicing or flower cutting
- IQF freezing
- IWP, IVP or bulk packing
- Cold storage at -18 C
- Cold chain loading
Customization Options
- Custom packaging and private label branding
- Skin on or skinless fillet to buyer preference
- Flower cut butterfly presentation
- IWP, IVP or bulk format
- Mixed container loading with barramundi, seabass, red drum fish or brown croaker
Use Guide
- Store at -18 C or below and do not refreeze after thawing
- Thaw under refrigeration overnight
- Score whole fish before steaming for even heat
- Flower cut pieces go straight from pack to pan without further knife work
- Slices are sized for hotpot and quick stir fry service
How It Compares With Other Options
| Nile tilapia | Red tilapia commands a higher whole fish retail price because of skin colour, while nile tilapia dominates the fillet commodity trade |
|---|---|
| Seabass | Seabass carries a finer flake and a higher price point, while red tilapia offers a similar whole fish format at a lower landed cost |
| Channel catfish | Red tilapia holds firmer through frying and grilling, while catfish is softer and cheaper |
More Views of This Product
Photographs taken on our own line and at our own farms in Zhuhai.
Frozen Red Tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) FAQ
What product forms do you offer for red tilapia
Whole round, GGS, fillet skin on or skinless, slices and flower cut styles.
How is the red tilapia farmed
In controlled freshwater aquaculture systems in Zhuhai with managed water quality and stable growth records.
How do you guarantee food safety
All products are processed in HACCP and BAP certified facilities. Third party inspection such as SGS is available and inspection reports with photos are sent before shipment.
What is your minimum order quantity
MOQ is 1 x 20ft FCL of 8 to 10 tons. Mixed container loading with barramundi, seabass, red drum fish or brown croaker is available.
What is the lead time
Standard production and shipping lead time is 25 to 30 days after order and packaging details are confirmed.
Do you offer private label packaging
Yes. Custom packaging and private label branding are available for retail and wholesale customers.
Which markets do you export to
North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, supplying wholesalers, supermarkets and restaurants.
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