Asheville, N.C. – Sept. 24, 2019 – Sysco in Lincoln, Neb., was recognized as the No. 2 Sales Volume Medium 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.

With the team’s insight to the culinary world, Sysco Lincoln offered customers a wide selection of the top-quality fresh beef and timesaving menu items, including Certified Angus Beef ® brand Natural and Prime. Training for the sales team, including a session at the Certified Angus Beef ® Culinary Center and monthly sales meetings, ensured that customers have the most current and best resources to grow their reputation for serving the best beef.

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.