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Frequently Asked Questions 

What is Meatex?

Meatex is a leading B2B platform serving the meat and food wholesale trade. We connect buyers and sellers across the UK, Ireland, and Europe with:

  • Live listings for wholesale meat, poultry, seafood, surplus stock, and frozen food.

  • A powerful Marketplace for buying and selling food products and equipment.

  • Industry-specific recruitment ads and job listings.

  • Classified ads for trucks, gear, or surplus.

  • The latest news, insights, and market updates.

Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, advertise, or hire, Meatex is your gateway to the food trade.

Who can use Meatex?

Meatex is built for the wholesale trade only. Our platform is ideal for:

  • Food wholesalers and distributors

  • Processors and manufacturers

  • Retail butchers and caterers

  • Exporters and surplus traders

  • Packaging, transport, and equipment suppliers

👉 Please note: Our business operations are strictly limited to wholesale trade. We regret that we cannot accommodate deliveries to residential addresses.

What products are listed on Meatex?

We list a wide range of wholesale and surplus stock, including:

  • Fresh and frozen meat (beef, pork, lamb, poultry)

  • Fish and seafood

  • Frozen vegetables, ready meals, and general food items

  • Pet food and raw feeding products

  • Meat processing and packaging equipment

  • Surplus, short-dated, and liquidation food stock

Product availability may vary depending on region and supplier.

What is the minimum order?

Meatex operates on a minimum order of one pallet, unless otherwise stated.

  • Listings often show specific MOQ or order value.

  • Many products are available as mixed pallets – look for this option in the listing.

  • For bespoke or bulk enquiries, contact our sales team directly.

How can I list my own products or equipment?

Selling on Meatex is quick and easy:

  1. Create a free account

  2. Choose your Marketplace subscription (see below)

  3. Upload your product listings via the Marketplace dashboard

  4. Our team will review and approve your listings before they go live

What are the Marketplace subscription options?

We offer 3 simple membership tiers for sellers:

🔓 Basic – Free

  • Buy and browse products

  • Access classifieds and news

  • Join our newsletter
    (For buyers and curious browsers)

🚀 Premium – £75/month

  • List up to 5 Marketplace products

  • Post 5 classified ads

  • Access Meatex auctions

  • Earn 1% loyalty rewards

  • Basic support & Two B2B credit access
    (Ideal for part-time traders or small-scale sellers)

💼 Pro – £150/month

  • Unlimited product listings & ads

  • Enhanced exposure across the platform

  • Priority support

  • Featured seller status

  • Loyalty rewards & credit tools
    (Best for full-time traders and volume sellers)

✅ No commission – all features are included in your monthly plan. More details on subscription plans here.

What about transport?

Many listings include delivery – check individual ads for details.

  • Some listings are sold on an ex-store basis (collection from the storage site).

  • Meatex can help arrange delivery at cost, if required.

  • Buyers and sellers can coordinate directly to arrange logistics.

How can I search for products?

You can find what you need by:

  • Using the search bar at the top of our website

  • Browsing by category (meat, fish, frozen food, surplus, etc.)

  • Filtering by price, location, stock type, or availability

We’re always updating listings – check back regularly or subscribe for alerts.

Can I advertise my business or surplus stock?

Absolutely. Meatex offers:

  • Classified ads for equipment, surplus stock, services, and jobs

  • Banner ad placements and sponsor options

  • Featured listings for higher exposure

Do you offer recruitment services?

Yes – we operate a dedicated Recruitment section for food industry jobs. You can:

Do you publish news and market insights?

Yes. Visit our News section for:

  • Industry headlines

  • Market updates and pricing trends

  • Regulation news

  • Sector commentary and insights

You can also subscribe to our newsletter for the latest delivered to your inbox.

Which regions do you serve?

Meatex is based in the UK and primarily serves:

  • UK

  • Ireland

  • EU countries

We also support international trade on a case-by-case basis. If you’re outside these regions, get in touch to discuss your requirements.

How do I contact Meatex?

We’re here to help.

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