Buyer FAQ

    Buyers at Epic usually ask the same questions: how do I read a count size, what is the difference between individually frozen and block frozen, and where do I find glazing, a technical spec sheet or a minimum order quantity? This page answers them based on what is actually published on shop.epic.be today, and refers to Epic for everything else.

    Specifications

    Count sizePieces per lb or per kg, or grams per piece (e.g. cod loins 150-200 g/piece, frog legs 6/8 to 16/20 pcs/lb)
    Pack size per unitFrom 100 g to 2 kg per unit, depending on the product
    Units per cartonUsually 4 to 12 units per carton, depending on the format
    Freezing format: looseIWP (individually wrapped piece), e.g. Atlantic sole fillets
    Freezing format: blockBlock frozen carton, e.g. Black Tiger shrimp tails 1.44 kg per block, 6 per carton
    Certification, company-wideIFS Logistics, IFS Broker, AEO
    Certification, per referenceMSC and ASC on specific SKUs (e.g. MSC cod loins, ASC vannamei shrimp, ASC tilapia fillets), not across the full range
    Glazing, spec sheet, MOQNot published on the public webshop, available on request from Epic
    OrderingVia shop.epic.be, prices visible after logging in

    Application and ordering

    For a buyer, the count size is the first decision point: a lower number (for example 6/8 pieces per lb) means larger, heavier pieces, while a higher number means more, smaller pieces per kilo. For fish fillets, Epic works with a weight per piece in grams (for example 150-200 g/piece for cod loins) instead of a count per lb. The second decision point is the pack format: individually frozen units (IWP) allow you to thaw a partial quantity without touching the rest of the carton, while a block frozen carton (such as the 1.44 kg Black Tiger blocks) is typically used for larger volumes and further processing. Certifications such as MSC and ASC appear only on the references for which they actually apply, not across the full range; IFS Logistics, IFS Broker and AEO do apply company-wide. Reference-specific logistics data, such as the exact glazing percentage, a technical spec sheet or a minimum order quantity, is not listed in the public catalogue: the simplest route is to request it directly from Epic, together with access to the webshop for pricing.

    Frequently asked questions

    Updated on 2026-09-19 by Epic team