Certified Angus Beef LLC

The Certified Angus Beef Program was formed in 1978 to provide assurances of beef flavor and tenderness to consumers, who during the 1970s were largely dissatisfied with beef. The program would support the American Angus Association ® by providing consumers mouthwatering beef, ultimately creating demand for high-quality Angus cattle.

Today, the brand sells over 2.2 million pounds of product daily through foodservice and grocery stores. It is the largest, most successful brand of beef in the world and a symbol of excellence to consumers at nearly 14,000 restaurants and grocery stores in the United States and 43 other countries. The Certified Angus Beef brand label is the only brand owned by the American Angus Association ® and its nearly 30,000 rancher members.

As a non-profit arm of the organization, Certified Angus Beef LLC promotes the breed through sales of high-quality, Certified Angus Beef ® brand products. The brand is a cut above USDA Prime, Choice and Select. Beef must pass 10 quality standards to earn the premium name.