Sysco Highlights the Value of Beef Quality Assurance
April 2, 2026 | 1 min to read
The best beef is raised the right way. This message was reinforced by remarks from Joe Don Eilers, vice president of merchandising for Sysco, who spoke as a panelist at the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Producer Forum during Cattle Con 2026.
Representing one of the nation’s largest foodservice distributors, Eilers shared how best practices in cattle care and beef production influence beef product, ultimately reaching the plates of restaurants and kitchen tables of consumers.
“At the end of the day, quality beef is a safe, wholesome product for our participants to use,” Eilers said, adding the ultimate goal is delivering a mouth-watering steak that keeps customers coming back for more.
Industry collaboration is key to delivering this eating experience, and programs like BQA help ensure consistency from pasture to plate. For decades, BQA has provided science-based guidelines and education to help family farmers and ranchers improve cattle care, product quality and consumer confidence.
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