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 is a cut above USDA Prime, Choice and Select. Beef must pass 10 quality standards to earn the premium name. Taste the difference!

Our natural beef is full of flavor.

Certified Angus Beef ® brand Natural is the finest natural beef available.

Angus cattle are carefully selected from reputable ranches and family farms in America’s heartland. These producers are dedicated to bringing the very best, natural beef to your family’s table. These ranchers commit to a never, ever policy, raising cattle without antibiotics or added hormones. And cattle are fed a strictly vegetarian diet.

Not only does Certified Angus Beef ® brand Natural meet the brand's standards for all-natural beef, it also meets the brand’s marbling standards and 10 specifications for flavor and quality. These standards – paired with a never, ever commitment – ensure consumers always enjoy premium beef with the wholesome goodness of the brand’s Natural products.

From the farm to the grocery aisle, Certified Angus Beef ® brand Natural achieves the highest quality standards, ensuring every bite is abundantly flavorful, incredibly juicy and naturally tender.

As a nonprofit organization, our company’s mission is simple:
Provide superior beef quality through our network of world-class farmers and ranchers.
We’re the first Angus brand and the only brand owned by the American Angus Association ® – the organization representing more than 30,000 of America’s Angus ranchers and their families.

Never Given antibiotics.
Cattle handling and feeding guidelines are carefully monitored and strictly enforced. Producers ensure antibiotics are never used.

Never Given hormones.
Producers ensure cattle are never given hormones to increase growth or feed efficiency.

Never Anything but a vegetarian diet.
Cattle enjoy a vegetarian diet of top-quality grains, forages and essential nutrients.

• Cattle are traceable to place of birth.
• Beef is minimally processed, without artificial or added ingredients.