Sourcing & Producer Discovery
We hand-select the finest grass-fed and grain-finished beef producers in Brazil and Argentina — focusing exclusively on premium cuts for America’s top steakhouses, Michelin-starred kitchens, and upscale supermarket chains.
From your exact cut sheet to signed contract, we eliminate risk and friction so you secure world-class South American beef with total confidence.
What We Deliver
- Precise translation of your specifications (cuts, marbling scores, aging protocols, packaging, volume cadence, target pricing).
- Deep search across our private network + discovery of new elite producers.
- Rigorous vetting: on-site audits, capacity checks, certifications (BRC, IFS, GlobalG.A.P., grass-fed claims), and proven U.S. export history.
- Seamless temperature-controlled sample coordination with full COA and independent lab results.
- Virtual or in-person producer introductions and plant tours.
- Negotiated commercial terms leading directly to binding FCO / Proforma Invoice.
Your Deliverables (Always Included)
- Curated Producer Dossier: ranch & plant photos, aging rooms, cutting lines, team bios, capacity calendar.
- Full Certification Package: HACCP, USDA-equivalent SIF (Brazil) / SENASA–EVA (Argentina) approvals, halal/kosher when required.
- Sample Shipment: cryovac, air-freighted, tracked + independent lab results on request.
- Transparent Pricing Matrix: MOQ tiers, per-cut pricing (picanha, ribeye, tenderloin, striploin, etc.), lead times, payment terms.
- Risk & Compliance Summary: OFAC/sanctions clearance, third-party KYC, deforestation-free & antibiotic-claim verification.
How It Works (Typical Flow)
- Kick-off call & detailed brief (15–30 min).
- Discovery & market scan (3–7 business days).
- Shortlist of 3–5 producers + full dossiers delivered.
- Samples & clarifications (2–4 weeks, including lab results).
- Final commercial terms & signed FCO/PI.
- Seamless handoff to Compliance and Cold-Chain Logistics teams.
Prime Categories We Specialize In
- Grass-fed and grain-finished Black Angus & Hereford programs
- Wet-aged & dry-aged premium cuts: picanha, ancho (ribeye), bife de chorizo, tenderloin, striploin, short ribs
- Wagyu / Angus cross programs (limited allocation)
- Portion-cut and private-label programs for upscale retail chains
Ethics & Traceability — Non-Negotiable
- Deforestation-free supply chain verification (EU-regulation compliant where required).
- High animal-welfare standards.
- Full lot-level traceability from birth to box.
Ready for Your Next World-Class Supplier?
Tell us your target cuts, specs, volumes, Incoterm, and timing. Within one week you’ll have a shortlist of South America’s finest producers.