Asheville, N.C. – Sept. 24, 2019 – Sysco Atlanta was recognized as the No. 2 Sales Volume Extra-Large Broadline 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.

Sysco Atlanta worked closely with customers to deliver the branded beef steaks to top restaurants in the market, as well as specialty cuts that are popular in Latin and Asian cuisines. Team members gained hands-on experience at the Certified Angus Beef ® Culinary Center to gain beef knowledge on multiple cuisines. Additionally, Sysco Atlanta helped customers ensure the branded beef is easily identifiable by name, assuring restaurant patrons 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.