The United States produces the best beef in the world thanks to the hard work of generations of cattle producers committed to raising the highest-quality Angus type and continental breeds. The beef we purchase are fed a diet rich in Midwestern corn, resulting in steaks with remarkable flavor. Studies have shown that corn-based diets are superior in producing marbling in cattle, and marbling is where beef gets its flavor. Marbling levels translate, along with animal age, into a top quality beef.

Our Procurement Philosophy
Although we believe U.S. beef to be the best tasting in the world, simply buying beef because it’s from the U.S. is not good enough. We are plant specific in our purchases. Packing plants pull cattle from feed lots in a 100 to 150 mile radius of their location. Certain regions are known for producing richer, higher-quality cattle than others. It is these plants from whom we purchase. In addition, we constantly monitor the quality and trim level of our approved plants. They must maintain specific standards or risk being dropped from our list. Whether our customers are buying cut steaks or box beef, they benefit from our constant monitoring of the performance and consistency of our suppliers.

Aging
Proper aging is the next step in developing the best-tasting beef. Scientific research has shown that to maximize proteolytic degradation, or the breakdown of connective tissue, a minimum of 21 days age is required. We know from our experience that certain cuts benefit greatly from even more age. Our coolers are monitored on a consistent basis and maintained at optimum temperatures to allow us to go up to 45 days and beyond for those customers who request it.

In addition to traditional wet aging, we are also pleased to offer dry aging, known for its deep rich complex flavor. You have never had a better steak than a Halperns’ dry aged-steak.

Variety
Variety gives you flexibility, not only in the type of beef you wish to serve but also in the price point. Halperns’ is proud to offer you a wide range of options for your menu.

Chicago Meat Authority offers a full line of quality meat products — all trimmed and packed to the industry’s highest standards. Their skilled butchers cut to popular portion sizes and specifications, giving leaner, higher-value products.

Southeast Family Farms is the most innovative “farm to table” project our industry has seen. The concept is sustainable as it is designed to satisfy the needs of our regions “working” farmer and the needs of our Chefs that are looking for locally sourced, exceptional tasting product.

We have built backyard connections with a network of family farmers that are leaders in their respective livestock categories. Each can trace their farming roots and connections to their land back generations, but are forward thinking and are using the best practices and integrity to raise better livestock. Our products are ever expanding but our efforts thus far have brought to the market: Southern Hare Lamb, Dry-Aged Angus Beef, Heritage Beed Hogs, Caprine (Goat), and Fresh Rabbit, to name a few. We are bridging the gap between the Farmer and the Chef.

JBS® USA is a leading processor of beef and pork in the U.S. and a leading processor of beef in Canada. We are also a majority shareholder of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, the second largest poultry company in the U.S., with operations in the U.S. and Mexico. JBS USA represents the North American arm of JBS® S.A., the world's leading animal protein processor with more than 240,000 team members worldwide, more than 300 production units and export customers in more than 150 countries. Our company also enjoys a strategic relationship with JBS Australia, the largest processor of beef and lamb and one of the largest livestock feeders in Australia.

HARRIS RANCH BEEF COMPANY

Harris Ranch Beef Company, rich in family tradition, is another option for your premium natural beef program. The Harris Ranch USDA Certified Natural Black Angus Beef is one of the last truly vertically integrated beef companies in the United States. They control the animals’ diets of Midwestern corn and locally grown feeds, all tested for pesticide residues and never containing animal proteins. Animal health is closely monitored, and any animal requiring treatment is identified and removed from the program. Their product quality and consistency coupled with our aging standards and exceptional cutting give you what you need to please your demanding customers.

Joyce Farms Grass Fed Beef and their ranchers raise free-range cattle on small family farms and ranches where they graze stress-free on open prairies, pastures, and meadows, recreating an age-old prairie environment. They have partnered with regional farmers and ranchers who raise the very best heritage stock and are proud to produce a superior grass finished beef. Those producers agree to raise their livestock under the stringent protocols set forth by Joyce Farms and Dr. Allen Williams who is a champion of the grass-fed beef industry as well as a leader in cutting edge grazing methodology.

Rosewood Ranches

Rosewood believes well-fed cattle produce the best meat. That's why their cattle are raised naturally, free from hormones or antibiotics. In order to make certain that every single cut of beef meets the highest standards, their herds stay under our personal guidance from conception to plate.

Jackman Ranch

Jackman Cane and Cattle Company is a family-owned ranching company that operates 15 miles south of Clewiston, Florida. Jackman Cane and Cattle Company have been raising cattle in South Florida for 3 generations. They produce an all natural, high-quality American Kobe Style beef product that is completely hormone free and antibiotic free. They take pride in their wide selection of quality Wagyu beef products.

Halperns Black Diamond

Halperns’ has launched the Black Diamond Steaks and Chops programs for the most discerning customer, who can be assured of receiving the finest steaks and chops money can buy. The bone-in and boneless steaks and chops are all perfectly aged, precision-cut USDA prime, as is our milk-fed veal, and our domestic, large-eye lamb.

Jackman Ranch

Jackman Cane and Cattle Company is a family-owned ranching company that operates 15 miles south of Clewiston, Florida. Jackman Cane and Cattle Company have been raising cattle in South Florida for 3 generations. They produce an all natural, high-quality American Kobe Style beef product that is completely hormone free and antibiotic free. They take pride in their wide selection of quality Wagyu beef products.

W Black

Andrews Meat Industries is proud to introduce W. Black, the marbled Australian Wagyu. Bold, confident, strong, rich in flavour, and fine in texture. W. Black sets a new standard with this exclusive offering of premium Wagyu beef. W. Black cannot be categorised using traditional descriptions, rather it re-defines the standard by which we measure quality. Simply put, W. Black delivers.

The W. Black journey begins with intensive cattle selection undertaken by discerning livestock specialists. Starting with Australia’s leading Wagyu breeders and genetics, calves are hand selected for performance, softness, confirmation, and style. Further selection is undertaken throughout the feeding, processing, and carcass grading stages of the program performed under the guidance of our strategic partner and world’s leading meat processor, JBS Australia. Only after this extensive selection criteria can this small percentage of exceptional, highly marbled beef be branded as W. Black.

The end result is an incredible eating experience, rich in good fats, omega 3, and oleic acid. W. Black provides an opportunity for a select few to sample the earthy caramel flavour and silky texture of this highly sought-after beef.