Product Offerings
Products:
Cooked Poultry Meat: Steamed Chicken Breast Slices, Roasted Chicken Fillets, Fried Chicken Nuggets, Breaded Chicken Wings, Flavored Chicken Strips
Plant-Based Products: Vegan Chicken Alternatives
Europa Cuisson SA is a leading Belgian food manufacturer specializing in the production of pre-cooked poultry and value-added protein solutions for foodservice, retail, and industrial clients across Europe and beyond. Based in Marquain, Belgium, the company has developed a reputation for excellence in meat processing, innovation in ready-to-eat products, and efficiency in private label and contract manufacturing services.
Core Business
Europa Cuisson's core operations focus on the industrial-scale production of fully cooked poultry products, tailored to meet the demands of both private label partners and branded distributors. With a vertically integrated production model, the company offers end-to-end solutions—from sourcing raw materials and recipe development to high-capacity cooking, slicing, breading, and freezing.
The company serves various market segments including supermarkets, quick-service restaurants (QSRs), institutional caterers, and food manufacturers.
Product Portfolio
Europa Cuisson provides a comprehensive range of heat-and-eat poultry-based and plant-based solutions, including:
-
Cooked Poultry Meat
- Steamed Chicken Breast Slices: Clean-label, high-protein options for salads, sandwiches, and prepared meals.
- Roasted Chicken Fillets: Oven-roasted whole muscle products with customizable seasoning options.
- Fried Chicken Nuggets: Breaded and fried nuggets tailored to QSR and retail applications.
- Breaded Chicken Wings: Pre-cooked and seasoned, ready for final baking or frying.
- Flavored Chicken Strips: Options such as BBQ, curry, and herb-seasoned strips for snack and wrap formats.
-
Plant-Based Products
- Vegan Chicken Alternatives: Meat-free fillets, strips, and nuggets developed using soy and pea proteins, replicating the texture and taste of real poultry.
All products are customizable in terms of cut size, seasoning, coating, and packaging format, allowing the company to cater to diverse regional preferences and customer specifications.
Specialisation and Core USP
Europa Cuisson stands out for its:
- Technical Expertise in Protein Cooking: Using advanced steaming, roasting, grilling, and frying technologies to deliver consistent texture, moisture retention, and taste across high volumes.
- Flexible Production Lines: Capable of handling varied customer requirements, including allergen-free, gluten-free, halal, and clean-label specifications.
- Private Label Excellence: Long-standing relationships with leading European retailers and foodservice chains.
- Rapid Product Development Cycle: From concept to commercialization within short lead times.
Its specialization in poultry and lean meat proteins positions it as a trusted partner for health-conscious and convenience-driven food trends.
Financials and Market Reach
Though privately held, Europa Cuisson is recognized as a mid-sized enterprise in the European food manufacturing sector. Market estimates suggest annual revenues between €40–€60 million, driven by high-volume production capacity and export contracts.
The company has a solid presence in over 15 European countries, with strong market share in France, Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, and Scandinavia, supplying both branded and white-label goods.
Export and Shipment Records
Europa Cuisson regularly exports to:
- EU Countries: Leveraging intra-European trade networks with consistent lead times and minimal customs barriers.
- UK Market: Via specialized logistics partners post-Brexit, maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Middle East and North Africa: Select halal-certified product lines cater to growing demand in the region.
Trade data and logistics records indicate the company exports over 1,000 metric tons of finished goods monthly, primarily in frozen formats with high turnover SKUs such as nuggets, strips, and grilled chicken slices.
Target Market
- Retail Chains: Supplied through private label contracts and frozen prepared meal segments.
- Foodservice Chains: QSRs and restaurants using pre-cooked poultry for wraps, burgers, and salads.
- Institutional Catering: School lunches, hospital meals, and airline catering.
- Frozen Food Distributors: Regional and international wholesalers serving frozen food retailers.
Europa Cuisson's flexible production and customization capabilities make it highly attractive to partners needing consistent volume and innovation.
Capabilities
- Production Facilities: HACCP-compliant plant in Marquain with capacity for thousands of tons of cooked meat annually.
- Cooking Technologies: Includes steam ovens, char-grilling systems, vacuum cooking, and continuous fryers.
- Freezing and Packaging: High-capacity IQF lines and MAP packaging formats.
- R&D and Innovation: Dedicated culinary team and food technologists for custom formulations.
Certifications and Compliance
Europa Cuisson maintains stringent international certifications and regulatory compliance:
- BRCGS Food Safety Certification
- IFS Food Certification
- Halal Certification: Available for selected product lines
- EU Regulation Compliance: Including labeling, allergens, traceability, and environmental standards
All production adheres to ISO-based quality management principles and includes full traceability from raw material to finished product.
Customer Testimonials
While B2B-focused, Europa Cuisson has received repeated recognition from its European partners for:
- High product consistency across SKUs
- Fast turnaround on product development
- Strong quality assurance and food safety protocols
Major retailers cite the company’s “ability to meet complex private label briefs with short lead times and competitive pricing.”
Major Achievements
- Exclusive poultry processor for several leading European supermarket chains
- Developed over 150 SKUs in the pre-cooked poultry segment
- Expanded into plant-based production with a fully dedicated line in 2022
- Delivered record production volumes in 2023, exceeding 12,000 metric tons of finished products
- Ongoing investments in automation and sustainability, including waste heat recovery and recyclable packaging initiatives
Europa Cuisson SA continues to lead in delivering scalable, customizable, and high-quality cooked poultry and plant-based solutions to the European food sector, supporting its clients' growth with innovation, safety, and operational excellence.