In 1978, Ella Whitt purchased the first pound of
Certified Angus Beef ^® brand product at Renzetti’s IGA in Columbus, Ohio. Whitt couldn’t know her simple purchase would launch a new frontier for the beef industry – the world’s first brand of fresh beef.

Dedication to great flavor.
The landmark sale and the steady success of the Certified Angus Beef ^® brand is attributed to a handful of Ohio cattlemen and Angus supporters who envisioned consistently flavorful, tender and juicy beef that would
exceed consumer demands for quality.

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 1.8 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 more than 13,600 restaurants and retailers in 47 countries.

Commitment to quality.
You want flavorful food on your family’s dinner table. So do America’s Angus cattle producers. For generations, America’s cattlemen and women have worked to produce the most flavorful, tender and juicy beef available. They are committed to raising superior beef for you, the consumer.

Look for the Certified Angus Beef ^® brand label. It’s the only brand owned by the American Angus Association ^® and its more than 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’s quality specifications are so strict, less than 8% of beef makes the grade.

Learn more about the Certified Angus Beef ^® brand’s leadership.