MRE International
CORE RANGE
The MRE International Core Range delivers a superior, fully equipped meal system designed for intensive field operations, emergency response units, military readiness, remote workforce support, and extreme outdoor conditions.
Each Core Pack includes a complete entrée, hydration components, snacks, energy supplements, hot-drink kits, and our signature flameless ration heater system, ensuring safe, hot meals anytime, anywhere.
Built for rugged environments and formulated for sustained energy, the Core Range offers a more advanced meal solution than standard ration packs, perfect for extended missions and professional use cases.
THE CORE RANGE
What’s Inside the Core Range
The Core Range is structured into multiple pack variations (Menu 1 & Menu 2), each containing balanced, calorie-dense foods, electrolytes, flameless heating systems, and essential eating tools.
PACK 1
Beef Breyani & Chicken Kabseh Meal Pack
Packed with high-energy entrées and full hydration support.
View Included Items:
- MRE Breyani Rice with Beef 300g – 1
- MRE Kabseh with Chicken 300g – 1
- Flameless Ration Heating Bag – 1
- Flameless Ration Heater (4-panel) – 2
- Instant Soup Beef & Veg 18g – 1
- Isotonic Tropical 25g – 1
- Isotonic Orange 25g – 1
- Lactose-Free Nutritional Drink Peach 50g – 1
- Instant Porridge Vanilla 80g – 1
- Drinking Bag – 1
- Creamer, Coffee & Sugar Sachets – Multiple
- Rooibos Tea – 1
- Dried Fruit – Orange Cubes 60g – 1
- Biscuits 50g – 1
- Peanut Butter Sachet 30g – 1
- Energy Bar Chocolate 45g – 1
- Water Purification Sachets – 1
- Spork Kit + Condiments – 1
PACK 2
Chicken Breyani & Beef Rice & Veg Pack
A versatile pack featuring instant noodles for fast hot-meal preparation.
View Included Items:
- MRE Breyani Rice with Chicken 300g – 1
- MRE Rice & Veg with Beef 300g – 1
- Flameless Heating Bag – 1
- 4-Panel Heater – 2
- Instant Soup Chicken Broth 18g – 1
- Isotonic Pineapple 25g – 1
- Isotonic Peach 25g – 1
- Lactose-Free Nutritional Drink Vanilla 50g – 1
- Instant Porridge Strawberry 80g – 1
- Drinking Bag – 1
- Creamer, Coffee & Sugar – Multiple
- Black Tea – 1
- Raisins 60g – 1
- Biscuits 50g – 1
- Peanut Butter Sachet 15g – 1
- Energy Bar Apricot 45g – 1
- Water Purification Sachets – 1
- Spork Kit + Condiments – 1
PACK 3
Vegetarian Soya Meals & Strawberry Hydration Pack
Balanced plant-based meals supported by high-energy supplements.
View Included Items:
- MRE Savoury Soya & Rice 300g – 1
- Vegetarian Pasta & Tomato 300g – 1
- Flameless Heating Bag – 1
- 4-Panel Heater – 2
- Instant Soup Spring Veg 18g – 1
- Isotonic Guava & Peach – 1 each
- Lactose-Free Nutritional Drink Strawberry 50g – 1
- Instant Porridge Banana 80g – 1
- Drinking Bag – 1
- Creamer, Coffee, Sugar – Multiple
- Rooibos Tea – 1
- Fruit Bar 33g – 1
- Biscuits – 1
- Peanut Butter 15g – 1
- Energy Bar Banana Maize 45g – 1
- Water Purification Sachets – 1
- Spork Kit + Condiments – 1
PACK 4
Chicken Casserole & Beef Bolognaise Meal Pack
A rich protein-focused pack ideal for high-output field requirements.
View Included Items:
- Vegetable Casserole with Chicken 300g – 1
- Spaghetti Bolognaise with M/Beef 300g – 1
- Flameless Heating Bag – 1
- Flameless Heater – 2
- Instant Soup Beef & Veg 18g – 1
- Isotonic Pineapple & Orange – 1 each
- Lactose-Free Nutritional Drink Banana 50g – 1
- Instant Porridge Strawberry 80g – 1
- Drinking Bag – 1
- Creamer, Coffee, Sugar – multiple
- Black Tea – 1
- Dried Peaches 60g – 1
- Biscuits – 1
- Peanut Butter 15g – 1
- Energy Bar Choc Nut 45g – 1
- Water Purification Sachets – 1
- Spork Kit + Condiments – 1
PACK 1
Chicken Vegetable Casserole Meal Pack
A comforting, protein-rich entrée combined with balanced snacks, hydration and heating components ideal for long workdays.
View Included Items:
- Vegetable Casserole with Chicken 300g – 1
- Flameless Ration Heating Bag – 1
- Flameless Ration Heater (4-panel) – 1
- Instant Porridge Chocolate 80g – 1
- Lactose-Free Nutritional Drink Banana 50g – 1
- Isotonic Lemon/Lime 25g – 1
- Isotonic Orange 25g – 1
- Drinking Bag – 1
- Biscuits 50g – 1
- Peanut Butter Sachet 30g – 1
- Energy Bar Apricot 45g – 1
- Creamer Sachets – 3
- Coffee Sachets – 1
- Sugar Sachets – 3
- Water Purification Sachets – 2
- Spork Kit, Salt, Pepper, Napkin – 1
PACK 2
Spaghetti Bolognaise with M/Beef Meal Pack
A hearty meat entrée paired with hydration, breakfast porridge, and energising snacks for field operations.
View Included Items:
- Spaghetti Bolognaise with M/Beef 300g – 1
- Flameless Ration Heating Bag – 1
- Flameless Ration Heater (4-panel) – 1
- Instant Porridge Original 80g – 1
- Lactose-Free Nutritional Drink Strawberry 50g – 1
- Isotonic Mango 25g – 1
- Isotonic Pineapple 25g – 1
- Drinking Bag – 1
- Biscuits 50g – 1
- Peanut Butter Sachet 30g – 1
- Energy Bar Apricot 45g – 1
- Creamer Sachets – 3
- Coffee Sachets – 1
- Sugar Sachets – 3
- Water Purification Sachets – 2
- Spork Kit, Salt, Pepper, Napkin – 1
PACK 3
Chicken Rice & Veg Meal Pack
A balanced, lean-protein main meal with hydration, sweet snacks, and breakfast-ready porridge.
View Included Items:
- Rice & Veg with Chicken 300g – 1
- Flameless Ration Heating Bag – 1
- Flameless Ration Heater (4-panel) – 1
- Instant Porridge Vanilla 80g – 1
- Lactose-Free Nutritional Drink Peach 50g – 1
- Isotonic Orange 25g – 1
- Isotonic Raspberry 25g – 1
- Drinking Bag – 1
- Biscuits 50g – 1
- Peanut Butter Sachet 30g – 1
- Energy Bar Caramel Nut 45g – 1
- Creamer Sachets – 3
- Coffee Sachets – 1
- Sugar Sachets – 3
- Water Purification Sachets – 2
- Spork Kit, Salt, Pepper, Napkin – 1
PACK 4
Beef Stroganoff Meal Pack
A rich, satisfying main with enhanced hydration and energy support, ideal for intense field conditions.
View Included Items:
- Stroganoff with Beef 300g – 1
- Flameless Ration Heating Bag – 1
- Flameless Ration Heater (4-panel) – 1
- Instant Porridge Strawberry 80g – 1
- Lactose-Free Nutritional Drink Vanilla 50g – 1
- Isotonic Pineapple 25g – 1
- Isotonic Tropical 25g – 1
- Drinking Bag – 1
- Biscuits 50g – 1
- Peanut Butter Sachet 30g – 1
- Energy Bar Pineapple 45g – 1
- Creamer Sachets – 3
- Coffee Sachets – 1
- Sugar Sachets – 3
- Water Purification Sachets – 2
- Spork Kit, Salt, Pepper, Napkin – 1
Why Choose MRE International Core Packs?
Long Shelf Life & Durable Packaging
Designed for storage, transport and long-term reliability.
Balanced Nutrition for Field Conditions
Each pack contains protein, carbs, electrolytes, and energy boosters.
Ready-to-Eat Convenience
Minimal preparation needed, ideal for remote operations or emergency response.
Trusted by Defence, Mining, NGO & Outdoor Sectors
MRE International has established itself as a reliable supplier of high-quality, ready-to-eat packs across Africa and beyond.
Perfect For:
- Humanitarian aid distributions
- Outdoor expeditions & camping
- Emergency preparedness kits
- Military & tactical operations
- Remote workforce support
- Disaster relief & community outreach
Logistics &
Distribution Support
Nationwide & Cross-Border Distribution
MRE International provides comprehensive distribution support throughout South Africa and neighbouring regions. Our logistics team ensures safe, reliable, and efficient delivery whether you need bulk shipments, curated hampers, or rapid-response emergency supplies.
All Essential Range products are produced and packed at our certified facilities in Apex, Benoni. Certification documents available on request.
Meal Formats and
Ordering Options
Meal formats
- Choice of all Core Packs
- Mixed-pack or palletised orders for bulk deployments
Order sizes
- Small (1–50 packs)
- Medium (51–500 packs)
- Large (501+ packs)
Logistics and compliance
- Export-ready packaging
- CIF/EXW documentation available
- ISO 22000 and GFSI-certified production facilities
- National and cross-border delivery options
Custom Bulk MRE Orders & Corporate Supply Chain Integration
For organisations requiring tailored solutions, MRE International offers:
- Custom-built meal pack configurations
- Department or project-specific provisioning
- Palletised bulk supply for NGOs & relief programs
- Scalable supply for mining operations & remote workforces
- Optimised dispatch for high-volume orders
Who We Serve
Our Core Range is designed for high-demand operational environments, including:
- Government procurement and defence logistics
- NGOs and humanitarian aid programmes
- Community and emergency preparedness
- Outdoor and adventure activities
- Remote-site operations (mining, security, construction)
- Commercial and bulk food supply buyers
Whether you’re supporting disaster response, remote teams, or long-term field deployments, the Essential Range provides reliable, shelf-stable nutrition you can depend on.
MRE International
Range Comparison
Feature / Benefit
Purpose
Main Meals
Heating System
Best For
Basic sustenance for short-term use
Simple proteins (corned meat, pilchards, baked beans)
No flameless heater included
Emergency relief & short-term rations
Full daily ration with heating & hydration support
Full cooked meals (breyani, kabseh, casseroles, pasta)
Includes flameless ration heaters + heating bags
Military, security, and field operations requiring full daily nutrition
Premium, comprehensive field-ready ration
Complete premium meals with multiple menu variations (beef, chicken, vegetarian)
Includes flameless heaters, heating bags + additional heating kit items
Extended missions, high-demand environments, elite personnel
FAQs About MRE Essential Range
Yes. Menu 1 Pack 3 includes fully vegetarian mains such as Savoury Soya & Rice and Vegetarian Pasta & Tomato, as well as complementary snacks, drinks, and hydration boosters.
The packs include options like Breyani, Kabseh, Chicken Casserole, Beef Stroganoff, Spaghetti Bolognaise, Vegetarian Pasta, and Soya-based meals, each paired with porridge, hydration sachets, snacks, and hot drink kits. All items are listed in the Core Range menus.
Yes. Each pack includes multiple isotonic drink sachets, nutrient shakes, and water purification sachets, ensuring safe hydration for personnel working in high-temperature or physically demanding environments.
They are designed to be lightweight, compact, and easy to transport, making them perfect for backpacking, patrol teams, and air-dropped humanitarian deliveries.
Contact Us to Secure Your Core MRE Kits
Ready to secure dependable, ready-to-eat field nutrition? Contact MRE International to order Core Packs in the quantities and combinations you need.
Our team will help you choose the right packs, confirm availability, and coordinate delivery for your operation.
Complete the form below, and we will be in touch: