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About Us
Miller's Select Crab Meat got its start in 1964 when Bill Miller left his native Kansas City for Thailand and discovered an abundance of sweet and succulent crabs. Bill began to perfect canning techniques that would safeguard the delicious fresh flavor of the crab. As Bill's friends and neighbors received samples, it wasn't long before word got out and a strong demand for his crab meat was apparent.
Bill's son joined him in 1970 and the idea of a family enterprise became reality. Eventually all of Bill's children, and in time a third generation of Millers, brought their talents to the business. Their educational backgrounds include engineering, physics, oceanography, and environmental science. Despite this wide range of perspectives, they share a deep respect for the scientific process and a strong determination to provide the finest crab meat.
It's also a family affair for the Thai fishermen and cannery staff who have worked with the Millers for years. Children often accompany their parents or grandparents to learn sustainable crabbing techniques and the importance of returning undersize crabs to their habitat. Crabs with a carapace width less than the Virginia minimum of 3.5 inches are released unharmed. Our pickers combine years of experience and meticulous care to yield the largest possible pieces of crab, virtually shell-free in all grades.
Small cans are another part of the equation because heat is able to penetrate to the center more quickly. This shorter process time means there is less disruption at the cellular level, and the natural flavor of fresh crab is protected. The use of bleaches, whiteners, and artificial flavor enhancers is unnecessary and therefore strictly avoided. Proper pH balance is achieved with citric acid.
For over thirty years, the Miller formula has proven itself. Consistent excellence and word-of-mouth have attracted highly discriminating customers, from award-winning chefs to successful caterers and crabcake makers. Miller's Select is served in some of America's finest restaurants and found in the fresh seafood department of selected retail markets. |
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