Case-Ready Meat Program
Your Shelf.
Our Standard.
USDA-inspected. Risco-packaged. 1-week turnaround. Four generations supplying the region's largest wholesale distributors.
Why Stittsworth
Built for the Commercial Buyer
Programs that work at scale — from the cut floor to the cooler door.
USDA Inspected
Continuous USDA inspection on every product. Full federal compliance and documentation — required for major wholesale programs.
1-Week Turnaround
From confirmed PO to delivery in 7 days for most SKUs. We plan capacity around your program so you're never waiting.
Risco MAP Packaging
Modified-atmosphere packaging extends shelf life and keeps product retail-ready from delivery through sell-by date.
Private Label Ready
Your brand on our product. We work with your label files and spec sheets for store-brand programs and distributor-exclusive SKUs.
No Fillers. No Byproducts.
Whole muscle. Real wood smoke. Zero organ meat, zero mechanically separated protein, zero bulking agents. Your customers taste the difference.
Proven Wholesale Track Record
Currently supplying UNFI, SuperValu, and SpartanNash. We know how to deliver on time, on spec, and on invoice — every order.
Technology
Risco Modified-Atmosphere Packaging
Industry-standard MAP technology keeps your case-ready SKUs looking pristine and tasting fresh — from delivery through sell-by date, giving your buyers confidence and your margins room to breathe.
What MAP Delivers
- ▸Extended shelf life — 14–21 days typical for processed meats
- ▸Retail-grade presentation from pack line to meat case
- ▸Reduced shrink and waste at store level
- ▸Compatible with private-label and store-brand programs
- ▸Standard retail tray formats
- ▸Bar-code ready — label to your spec
Product Line
Case-Ready SKU Catalog
Fresh, never frozen. USDA inspected. Risco MAP packaged. Contact us for full spec sheets, case-pack details, and pricing.
Beef Steaks
Whole-muscle beef cuts, USDA inspected, Risco MAP packaged. Available in multiple thickness specs and case-pack configurations.
- ▸Porterhouse Steak
- ▸T-Bone Steak
- ▸NY Strip Steak
- ▸Ribeye Steak
- ▸Top Sirloin Steak
- ▸Sirloin Tip
- ▸Chuck Steak
- ▸Flank Steak
- ▸Tri Tip
- ▸Top Round Steak (Thick)
- ▸Top Round Steak (Thin)
- ▸Eye of Round Steak
- ▸Short Steaks
- ▸Short Ribs
- ▸Soup Bone
- ▸Marinated Steak
Pork
Center-cut, loin, and shoulder pork in bone-in and boneless configurations. Retail-ready from delivery.
- ▸Bone-In CC Chop
- ▸Bone-In Chop Thick
- ▸Bone-In Chop (3rd)
- ▸Boneless Top Loin Chop
- ▸Boneless Sirloin Chop
- ▸Boneless CC Loin Roast
- ▸Boston Butt Roast
- ▸Shoulder Bone-In Steak
- ▸Boneless Cutlet
Ground Beef
Whole-muscle ground beef through our Italian-made Risco dual-stage grinder with chip extractor. Consistent fat/lean ratio every run.
- ▸80% Lean Fine Ground Beef
- ▸85% Lean Fine Ground Beef — 1 lb tray
- ▸85% Lean Fine Ground Beef — 1.5 lb tray
- ▸86% Lean Fine Ground Beef
- ▸90% Lean Fine Ground Beef
- ▸93% Lean Fine Ground Beef
Proven Distribution
We Already Supply Your Network
UNFI
United Natural Foods — the nation's largest natural & organic distributor. We supply multiple SKUs through their conventional and specialty channels.
SuperValu
Supplying SuperValu distribution centers with consistent, on-spec, on-time delivery and proven invoice accuracy.
SpartanNash
Active supplier to SpartanNash's regional grocery network. We understand their quality requirements and meet them every order.
"People eat with their eyes. Fresh color, clean packaging, no purge — that's what moves product off the shelf."
Stittsworth Meats, Est. 1940 · Bemidji, MN
Common Questions
Program FAQs
What is your minimum order quantity?
Minimums vary by product but we can typically accommodate runs starting at 500 lbs. Contact us with your target SKUs for exact MOQs and pricing.
What is your order-to-delivery lead time?
Standard turnaround is 1 week from confirmed PO to delivery for most case-ready SKUs. New SKU development may require additional lead time on the first run.
Do you handle custom labeling?
Yes. We run Risco MAP packaging lines and work with your print-ready label files for store-brand, co-packed, and distributor-exclusive programs.
Are you USDA inspected?
Yes. Our Bemidji, MN facility operates under continuous USDA inspection. All case-ready products come with full federal documentation.
Can you develop new SKUs?
Absolutely. We've been developing formulations for 80+ years. Share a target flavor profile or competitor SKU and we'll run samples until it's right.
Get Started
Request Program Information
Tell us about your volume, SKUs, and timeline. We respond within one business day.
Sales Contact
sales@stittsworthmeats.comPhone
(218) 586-2149Location
Bemidji, MN · USDA Inspected Facility