Overview & History

Norman W. Fries, Inc. operates under USDA inspection and provides processing and cold chain services from its facility in Claxton.

The company focuses on food safety, product consistency and supply chain reliability to serve retail, foodservice and export customers.

Operations & Capabilities

• Primary and secondary processing including slaughter, cut-up, portioning and grinding where applicable.
• Value-added production: marination, breading, ready-to-cook items and snack production.
• Cold storage, blast freezing, IQF handling, pallet racking and temperature monitoring.
• Private-label manufacturing, co-packing and custom formulation services.

Products & Services

Products vary by facility but typically include fresh and frozen meat, processed sausages, cured products, jerky, and prepared protein meals. Services extend to order fulfillment, cross-dock, export packing and logistics coordination.

Certifications & Compliance

• USDA/FSIS inspection and HACCP-based food safety programs.
• GMP, allergen control and traceability systems.
• Customer-specific audits and export certification support.

Markets Served

Customers include national retailers, distributor networks, foodservice operators, and international buyers. Facilities support domestic distribution and select export markets.

Logistics & Cold Chain

• Refrigerated docks and monitored loading bays for LTL/FTL operations.
• Container stuffing/unstuffing for export, drayage coordination and carrier management.
• EDI integration, inventory visibility and lot-level traceability for recalls.

Sustainability & CSR

Facilities typically implement energy-efficient refrigeration, LED lighting, recycling programs, and community engagement initiatives. Worker safety and training programs are emphasized.

Contact Summary

Phone: (912) 739-3181 | Website: clraxtonpoultry.com