Utilizing Topco's aggregate volume, superior market knowledge, on-site inspection process, and national procurement coverage, members are able to serve as the dominant perishable merchant in their respective marketplaces.
Fresh Meat
Topco's Fresh Meat program procures boxed beef, ground beef, fresh and frozen pork, fresh lamb and veal. The program purchases nearly $1.5 billion in fresh meat each year on behalf of its membership.
Topco is the largest purchaser of Certified Angus Beef in the world– 11 years running. In addition, the Fresh Meat team employs dedicated protein procurement specialists and agricultural economists who
provide market intelligence and critical market data to its member-owners so that they can compete effectively in today's diverse marketplace.
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Processed Meat
With more than 2,100 products, the program includes smoked meat, turkey, chicken, seafood, deli and in-store bakery. Forty-five Topco member-owners participate in the program, and they procure, on average,
150 truckloads of branded meat each week. Processed Meat members collectively purchase in excess of $400 million in products each year.
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Produce/Floral
Topco's Produce/Floral program procures fruits, vegetables, flowers and floral arrangement products for Topco's membership. Produce team members are located in major U.S. growing areas and inspect produce
quality on behalf of the Topco membership. The team also provides members with market intelligence regarding crop conditions in various growing regions, industry trends and pricing information. Topco procures
its produce and floral needs on behalf of its membership in the form of contracts, block buys, opportunity/incremental buys, seasonal/program buys and turn/promotional business.
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