A Cut Above
Price Chopper is proud to offer Certified Angus Beef, the brand that sets the standard for premium beef. Each cut meets 10 exacting quality standards and is the only beef certified for flavor, delivering a tender, juicy and consistently flavorful bite every time. Raised by family farmers and ranchers who care deeply for their animals and the land, it’s beef you can trust for weeknight dinners or special occasions
Rancher Owned and Led
Certified Angus Beef® is more than just Angus — it’s a brand built on higher standards. Founded in 1978 by a group of forward-thinking ranchers, the brand is still rancher-owned and led, with a mission to deliver better beef while supporting the future of family farms. When you choose Certified Angus Beef, you’re helping sustain farms for future generations while enjoying a better eating experience.
USDA Quality Grades as a Percent of Federally Graded Beef
Our standards for marbling are the key to great flavor.
USDA Quality Grades as a Percent of Federally Graded Beef
Our standards for marbling are the key to great flavor.
Just Because it’s “Angus” Doesn’t Mean it’s Certified
Only the finest beef qualify.
Just Because it’s “Angus” Doesn’t Mean it’s Certified
Only the finest beef qualify.
10 Quality Standards for Exceptional Beef
Certified Angus Beef is the only beef brand that must meet 10 exacting quality standards to ensure consistent flavor, tenderness and juiciness in every cut.
- Marbling
Marbling, the small flecks of at within the beef, is the main contributor of juiciness, flavor and tenderness. Beef with more marbling can be booked to higher temperatures and still be juicy. - Texture
To ensure consistency in every bite, Certified Angus Beef must have medium to finely textured marbling. - Maturity
Cattle must be less than 30 months of age by dentition and only with A-maturity lean color. - Consistent Sized Cuts
Certified Angus Beef offers more uniform cuts for a consistently sized steak. - Consistent Sized Cattle
Consistently sized cattle delivers less variation in each box. - Consistent Thickness
One inch or less of fat thickness helps control overall leanness and yield. - Appearance and Tenderness
Superior muscling assures a premium, uniform plate presentation. - Visually Appealing
Practically free of capillary rupture, Certified Angus Beef delivers a more appealing appearance. - Consistent Color
Not allowing dark cutters ensure consistent appearance and flavor. - Limited Brahman Influence
Eliminating significant Brahman cattle influence ensures tenderness.
