Asheville, N.C. – Sept. 24, 2019 – Newport Meat of Nevada, Las Vegas, was recognized as the No. 5 Sales Volume Corporately Owned Specialty Meat Company Foodservice Distributor by the Certified Angus Beef ® brand. The award was presented at the brand’s Annual Conference, held Sept. 23-25, in Asheville, N.C. Brand partners at the conference, including meat processors, distributors, chefs, retailers and cattle ranchers, explored merchandising and marketing solutions to satisfy growing consumer demand for great-tasting beef.

Newport of Nevada guided chef and restaurateur selections of the top-quality beef, including Certified Angus Beef ® brand Prime, for their menus. The team is always looking for new cuts and creating new options for both new and existing customers while ensuring each restaurant identifies the branded beef by name to assure customers of its quality.

About the Certified Angus Beef ® brand

World renowned for its exceptional quality and generous marbling, the Certified Angus Beef ® brand is the original brand of premium beef. It was created over 40 years ago, in 1978, and is still owned today by family ranchers who are determined to bring the best Angus beef to the table through a gate-to-plate network that also includes meat companies, retailers and chefs. Ten exacting standards ensure the beef’s superior taste and tenderness in every bite. For more information, visit CertifiedAngusBeef.com or follow the brand on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and LinkedIn.