Last updated on October 25th, 2024
Associated Food Stores (AFS) received two awards at the recent Certified Angus Beef (CAB) Annual Conference for excellence in retail distribution and execution of initiatives.
AFS earned the “CAB Retail Distributor Marketer of the Year” award and was ranked third globally for sales volume, receiving the “CAB Retail Distributor No. 3 Sales Volume” award.
The CAB Annual Conference brings together top distributors and retailers from around the world, celebrating outstanding achievements in the Certified Angus Beef program.
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“This recognition highlights the hard work and dedication of our entire team,” said Marty Berlin, meat director at AFS. “Our focus has always been on providing the best product to our customers, and Certified Angus Beef is an integral part of that strategy. We’re honored to be recognized for our efforts and will continue to build on this success.”
The “CAB Retail Distributor Marketer of the Year” award highlights AFS’s promotion of the Certified Angus Beef brand through creative and impactful marketing campaigns. The “CAB Retail Distributor No. 3 Sales Volume” award notes AFS’s success in bringing premium beef to consumers, reinforcing its leadership in the industry.
About Associated Food Stores
Utah-based Associated Food Stores was established in 1940, when 34 independent retailers joined to battle high supplier costs and competition from large chain stores. That spirit has continued to help the grocery wholesaler grow over the last 75 years. With a focus on independent retailers, AFS has changed the way these retailers operate and allowed them to prosper. AFS serves nearly 450 retailers across the Intermountain West.
