Built by the trade, for the trade. Exclusively for verified wholesale businesses – not open to the public.

We help buyers source stock, help sellers move stock, and give both sides a professional marketplace built for wholesale food trade.

From surplus and short-dated lines to regular supply, clearance stock and specialist food categories, Meatex brings real buyers and real sellers together in one place.

What you can do on Meatex:

• Source bulk frozen, chilled and ambient food at competitive wholesale prices.
• List surplus, short dated and clearance stock to free up cash and space.
• Promote products and availability to verified trade buyers across the UK and Europe.
• Advertise plant, equipment and business assets in the classifieds section.
• Promote vacancies on our specialist food industry jobs board.
• Keep up with the latest trade news, events and market activity.

How the Meatex Marketplace works

Register your trade account

Tell us about your business so we can verify you as a genuine wholesale buyer or seller.

Get verified

Once approved, you can access full listing details, pricing and supplier contact information.

Browse live listings

Search by product, category and format across meat, poultry, seafood, frozen, chilled, ambient and surplus stock.

Buy, sell and advertise

Respond to listings, upload your own stock and post classifieds and job adverts all in one place.

Foodex Grimsby factory services

Foodex Grimsby is our SALSA approved frozen food factory, producing fishcakes and coated products while also offering contract processing services for trade customers.

• Frying, coating, packing, re‑packing and blast freezing in Grimsby’s historic fish district.
• Flexible runs for NPD, promotions and surplus management.
• Contract production for brands, wholesalers and manufacturers.
• Licensed for meat and fish.

Learn about Foodex Grimsby

Why wholesale buyers and sellers use Meatex

• Trade-only network – No time wasting public enquiries. Just verified food industry professionals.
• Broad product coverage – Meat, poultry, seafood, frozen, chilled, ambient and surplus food all in one place.
• Extra reach for sellers – List stock for free, deal direct and upgrade visibility when you want more exposure.
• Industry insight – Stay connected with news, events, jobs and trade opportunities across the sector.
• No Commission – You set the price and deal direct. Meatex never takes a cut of your trade.

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