About us

Greenshell mussels are unique to New Zealand, ours are sustainably farmed in the pristine waters of the top of New Zealand’s South Island. Suspended on ropes, the mussels feed naturally without intrusion.

Upon harvest, they lock their shells and hold approximately 1 teaspoon of seawater per mussel. We inspect, wash and shave the beard off the outside of the closed mussels. Next, they’re bagged in a USFDA-approved, non-BPA plastic pouch. The pouch is then vacuum-packed and pressure-cooked at high temperatures in a retort (industrial pressure cooker).

For some export regions, we add fresh water to reduce the perceived saltiness of the natural delicious stock the mussels come with.

Ongoing sampling in conjunction with Hill Laboratories tests for E.Coli, Salmonella, and Listeria. We have recorded excellent food safety results. Along with this taste and olfactory tests are performed internally.

Please note that P.H.R Processing Ltd meets the highest global standard for food safety, including USFDA and EU accreditation. We also hold a registered Risk Management plan including HACCP. 

Taking what nature has given us, our primary aim is to create all-natural, lightly cooked shellfish which can be eaten straight from the pack or used anywhere life would normally be used.  We take nature and make it safer and more convenient!

Without additives and full of innate flavor, our mussels and clams provide the presentation and preparation options of fresh shellfish, without the time, wastage, and food safety concerns.

Our products enjoy a 12-month chilled shelf life chilled (mussels keep 24 months frozen).