Associated Food Stores was honored with two prestigious awards at the recent Certified Angus Beef (CAB) Annual Conference, recognizing its excellence in retail distribution and execution of its 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 #3 Sales Volume” award. 

These awards highlight AFS’s commitment to delivering high-quality beef products to its customers and its continued execution of effective marketing strategies. The CAB Annual Conference brings together top distributors and retailers from around the world, celebrating outstanding achievements in the Certified Angus Beef program. 

“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 effective promotion of the Certified Angus Beef brand through creative and impactful marketing campaigns. The “CAB Retail Distributor #3 Sales Volume” award underscores AFS’s success in bringing premium beef to consumers, reinforcing its leadership in the industry. 

AFS’s commitment to quality and innovation continues to position the company as a top performer in the retail landscape.