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Your Trusted Wholesale Meat Processing Partner in Columbus, OH
Karn Meats has been a trusted name in wholesale meat processing since our founding in Columbus, Ohio. Our team specializes in producing fully cooked, human-grade pet food components and custom meat solutions for restaurants, military ready-to-eat meals, and food service institutions. We maintain rigorous safety standards through our comprehensive HACCP-certified program, operating under USDA and FDA regulations while upholding Safe Quality Foods (SQF) standards. Our state-of-the-art facilities produce a wide range of products including ground beef, shredded meats, meatloaf, and customized components with flexible seasoning profiles. With decades of experience in meat processing, we combine technical expertise with transparent customer service to deliver consistent, high-quality products tailored to client specifications.

Our commitment to food safety extends through every stage of production, featuring multiple quality control checkpoints and adherence to the twelve steps of HACCP. As one of the Midwest's largest independently owned meat processors, we provide cost-effective solutions with nationwide distribution capabilities. Our product lines include ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat options, supporting private labeling and further processing needs across multiple industries. Through continuous innovation and dedication to quality, we help customers bring their signature flavors to market at scale while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and regulatory compliance.
Services
Ground Beef Shredded Meats Meatloaf Private Labeling Further Processing
Highlights and features
  • We operate under USDA and FDA regulations with SQF certification for food safety.
  • Our HACCP-certified program includes 12 quality control checkpoints.
  • We offer customized seasoning profiles and pack sizes for all products.
  • We serve national clients with distribution to restaurants and military programs.
  • We produce ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat meat products in bulk quantities.
Associations and certifications
  • Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
Services
Wholesale Meat Processing
We provide large-scale meat processing for restaurants, military programs, and food service institutions. Our capabilities include ground beef patties, gyro slices, and customized products like pot roast and meatloaf. With USDA and FDA compliance, we ensure consistent quality through SQF-certified processes.
Fully Cooked Pet Food Components
Our human-grade meat components meet pet food industry standards with IQF shredded and diced options. Products include beef, pork, and poultry varieties suitable for ravioli, sandwiches, and entrees. We maintain SQF certification for safety and quality in pet food manufacturing.
Private Labeling
We create signature entrees with customized seasoning profiles and packaging solutions. Clients can develop unique products with our technical expertise in flavor reproduction and large-scale production. Our facilities support private label requirements for multiple distribution channels.
Further Processing
Our processing capabilities include ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat products with flexible pack sizes. We handle bulk orders for food service institutions and manufacturers needing customized meat solutions. Services extend to military ready-to-eat components and specialty food items.
IQF Meat Production
We produce individually quick frozen (IQF) shredded and diced meats for consistent quality. Products maintain texture and flavor for applications in pierogi, pastries, and main entrees. Our freezing technology preserves freshness while supporting extended shelf life.
Questions
What types of meat products does Karn Meats offer?
We provide ground beef, shredded meats, meatloaf, and customized components in ready-to-cook or ready-to-eat formats for restaurants, military programs, and pet food manufacturers.
Can Karn Meats create custom meat products?
Yes, we offer customized seasoning profiles and pack sizes to reproduce your signature flavors at scale for private label or branded products.
What food safety certifications does Karn Meats hold?
We maintain Safe Quality Foods (SQF) certification and follow USDA/FDA regulations with a HACCP-certified program featuring 12 quality control checkpoints.
Does Karn Meats serve national clients?
Yes, our Columbus, Ohio location supports nationwide distribution to restaurants, military ready-to-eat programs, food service institutions, and pet food manufacturers.
What is Karn Meats' production capacity?
As one of the Midwest's largest independent processors, we handle bulk orders with flexible production runs for both standard and customized meat products.
How can I request a quote from Karn Meats?
Contact us at (800) 221-9585 or visit our website to request a quote for wholesale meat processing, private labeling, or further processing services.