Case-Ready Meat Program

Your Shelf. Our Standard.

USDA-inspected. Risco-packaged. 14 production days. Five generations supplying the region's largest wholesale distributors.

Stittsworth Meats · Bemidji, Minnesota · Since 1940

1. Built for the commercial buyer.

Programs that work at scale — from the cut floor to the cooler door.

14 days — production-to-delivery turnaround
100K+ — lbs/month capacity
3 — major wholesalers served
Est. 1940 — five generations of expertise

USDA inspected

Continuous USDA inspection on every product at our Turtle River, MN facility. Full federal compliance and documentation — required for major wholesale programs.

14 production days

From confirmed PO to delivery in 14 production 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 and SpartanNash. We know how to deliver on time, on spec, and on invoice — every order.

2. 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 — up to 30 days for fresh case-ready meat
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

3. Case-ready SKU catalog.

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 — 80%–93% lean

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

4. Example case-ready pricing.

These are the actual prices we use to quote case-ready programs. Ground beef, patties, and steaks with suggested retail pricing. Pricing is set weekly and varies by volume and contract.

Contact sales for current pricing and your specific program quote.

Description	Pack	SRP
80% Fine Ground Beef (1 lb tray)	12 x 1 lb	$4.99
80% Fine Ground Beef (1.5 lb tray)	8 x 1.5 lb	$7.39
85% Fine Ground Beef (1 lb tray)	12 x 1 lb	$5.29
93% Fine Ground Beef (1 lb tray)	12 x 1 lb	$5.49
4-1/3# Lean Ground Beef Patties	6 x 1.33 lb	$8.49
4-1/3# Jalapeño Cheddar Patties	6 x 1.33 lb	$8.99
BEEF T-Bone Steak (16-18oz)	12 x 16-18oz	$17.99
BEEF NY Strip Steak (12-14oz)	12 x 12-14oz	$18.99

All products Risco MAP packaged with up to 30-day shelf life on fresh case-ready meat. Custom quotes available upon request.

5. 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.

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

6. Request program information.

Tell us about your volume, SKUs, and timeline. We respond within 1–2 business days.

Sales contact: sales@stittsworthmeats.com
Phone: (218) 586-2149 — Turtle River smokehouse
Locations: Retail shop — Bemidji, MN · USDA-inspected facility — Turtle River, MN

Wholesale

Wholesale Program

Branded Stittsworth for grocery, c-store, DSD, foodservice, and export.

Open → Co-Pack

Private Label & Co-Pack

Your brand on our USDA line — brats, sticks, wieners, jerky, custom formulas.

Open → Custom

Custom Processing

Deer, elk, and domestic cut and smoke in Bemidji and Turtle River.

Open → Specs

Spec Sheets & UPCs

Branded product specs: pack sizes, allergens, and item details.

Open → Tools

Catalog & Order Builder

Item numbers, UPCs, packs, and suggested retail — size an order before you commit case space.

Open → Guide

Buyer’s Guide

How we sell, pack, and support wholesale and direct accounts.

Open → Export

Export & International

USDA documentation and cold-chain support for buyers outside the U.S.

Open → Film

Commercial & Process Film

Smokehouse footage for buyers evaluating our processing capability.

Open →

7. FAQ.

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 14 production days 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 Turtle River, 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.

How long does case-ready product hold in the case?

Risco modified-atmosphere packaging gives up to 30 days of shelf life on fresh case-ready meat, with retail-grade presentation from pack line to meat case and less shrink at store level.

Which distributors do you already supply?

UNFI and SpartanNash, plus direct store programs. We supply multiple SKUs through UNFI’s conventional and specialty channels and serve SpartanNash’s regional grocery network.

How is case-ready pricing set?

Weekly, and it varies by volume and contract. The table on this page shows example suggested retail pricing — contact sales for the current sheet and a quote for your specific program.

Case-ready inquiry

Request weekly pricing & specs.

Tell us your SKUs, volume, and distribution path. We'll send the current case-ready sheet and program fit. See branded product specs at /pages/wholesale-specs.