American Foods Group is one of the largest meat processing companies in the United States, ranking as the country's fifth-largest beef packer. Founded in 1946, it is also the largest family-owned beef packer in the nation, a status it has maintained for over 70 years. The company's core business is the production and distribution of beef products for retail, foodservice, and international markets.
The company operates processing facilities across the Midwest, including Green Bay Dressed Beef in Wisconsin, America's Heartland Packing in Missouri, Gibbon Packing in Nebraska, and Long Prairie Packing in Minnesota. Its workforce comprises more than 4,500 employees. American Foods Group also operates America's Service Line, a private distribution fleet with over 200 trucks and 350 temperature-controlled trailers.
Beyond fresh meats, the company has a division called Scientific Life Solutions, which supplies critical components for bioresearch and life sciences applications. The firm is privately held and emphasizes a commitment to food safety and supporting its employees and local communities.
