Certification Beef from Prince Edward Island

Cattle farming is a cornerstone of the heritage of Prince Edward Island. For generations, farmers have raised livestock there using a traditional and holistic approach. Even today, beef continues to be raised on small family farms. These farms push back against industrial farming in their territory, preferring quality farming over quantity.

These producers embrace the essence of the island and deliver Prime or AAA quality beef. The cattle raised there maintain a peaceful and pastoral rural lifestyle, free to graze on grass grown in iron-rich soil in vast pastures, to be active, and to enjoy the fresh, salty air. They are finished on high-quality grass and forage as well as the famous potatoes from Prince Edward Island. Additionally, the cattle are raised without hormones or antibiotics. All these factors contribute to the distinctive taste of this exceptional quality beef.

To ensure consistency in their product, producers have committed to meeting the following certification standards: 

• Certified beef producers from Prince Edward Island are committed to quality and flavor to produce premium quality meat;
• Cattle are raised locally on small family farms;
• All farmers raising cattle for certified beef from Prince Edward Island have taken courses in humane handling;
• Fair trade notice: each sale ensures that the money will go to support livestock producers;
• The quality grades are only Prime and AAA;
• Cattle are raised without growth hormones in addition to being antibiotic-free for at least 100 days before being brought to market;
• All animals are under 30 months old and traceable to the farm of birth.

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BLUE DOT RESERVE
"In addition to the AAA and Prime grade beef offered by certified beef from Prince Edward Island, there is also the Blue Dot Reserve grade, which comes from the top third of Prime level beef. They are carefully selected to provide some of the most delectable beef. Indeed, certified Blue Dot Reserve beef offers even superior marbling and an exceptional taste."