Plymouth Beef

What Plymouth Beef does

Plymouth Beef Company, Inc. is a family-owned, third-generation beef processor founded in 1963 by Jerry Sussman in New York City and now led by his son Andy Sussman as President. The company operates a single state-of-the-art processing facility inside Hunts Point Market in the Bronx, NY — the largest food distribution center in the world — and runs a make-to-order production model in which each customer order is produced to specification rather than shipped from standing inventory. Its product portfolio spans fresh and frozen hamburger patties (sizes 2oz to 10oz, multiple thicknesses and shapes), bulk ground beef in four lean points (75/25, 80/20, 85/15, 90/10), proprietary Smash Balls, Beef for Stew, and retail-packaged items, with sub-brands covering Certified Angus Beef, USDA Prime, Black Angus, Niman Ranch All Natural, Grass Run Farms, and Halal lines. Manufacturing relies on a proprietary special grinding formula, Ultimate Flow Patty Technology, foreign object detection systems, and Foss Meat Scan fat-content monitoring, and the facility has held SQF Level 3 certification (the highest industry food-safety standard) for over 10 consecutive years.

The business is B2B and sales-led, targeting foodservice operators, multi-unit restaurant chains, independent and broadline distributors, cash-and-carry wholesalers, club stores, and retail markets primarily in the Northeast USA. Pricing is quote-based with no published list; customers request product information and PDF sales sheets through the website and receive consultative, custom-formulation proposals. Distribution runs through direct foodservice supply, distributor/wholesale partners, cash-and-carry, club stores, and retail channels, with the company's 50+ year brand reputation, SQF Level 3 status, and brand-partner ecosystem (CAB, Niman Ranch, Grass Run Farms) serving as the primary commercial differentiators. Plymouth Beef is privately held, has no disclosed institutional funding, parent company, or M&A history, and the Sussman family has maintained ownership and operating control since inception.

Name

Plymouth Beef

Legal name

Plymouth Beef Company, Inc.

Website

https://plymouthbeef.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Plymouth Beef is a family-owned, make-to-order beef processor founded in 1963 and based in the Hunts Point Market, Bronx, NY. It produces fresh and frozen hamburger patties, bulk ground beef, and branded lines (CAB, Niman Ranch, Grass Run Farms, Halal) for Northeast foodservice, retail, club stores, and institutional customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beef Processing / Meat Products Manufacturing

NAICS

Animal Slaughtering and Processing (3116)

SIC

Meat Packing Plants (2011), Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013)

akta.pro primary industry

Beef Processing & Packing (AFAKALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ground Beef Production (Grinding, Blending, Forming) (AFANAAAC), Beef Further Processing (Cooked, Cured, Smoked, Deli, Sausage) (AFANAAAE)

Keywords

• Beef processing
• Hamburger patties
• Ground beef products
• Foodservice meat supplier
• Custom meat manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Bronx

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fresh and Frozen Hamburger Patties: The company produces fresh and frozen hamburger patties in various sizes (2oz to 10oz), thicknesses (round, homestyle, square, oval), and beef blends. Products are made to order for each customer.
2. Bulk Ground Beef: Free-flow, noodled ground beef available in multiple lean points (75/25, 80/20, 85/15, 90/10). Sold in various package sizes including 1lb, 2lb, 5lb vacuum packages and club packs.
3. Specialty Products (Smash Balls, Beef for Stew): Proprietary smash balls and stew beef products for foodservice operations including healthcare, colleges, and cook chill operations.
4. Retail Products: Fresh and frozen retail items including vacuum-packaged ground beef and patties for retail markets, fulfillment, and home delivery.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Plymouth Beef is a make-to-order beef processing company that manufactures fresh and frozen hamburger patties, bulk ground beef, and specialty beef products (Smash Balls, Beef for Stew). The company operates from a state-of-the-art facility at Hunts Point Market in Bronx, NY, and serves multi-unit restaurant chains, independent and regional distributors, retail markets, cash-and-carry operations, club stores, and institutional buyers across the Northeast USA.

Product overview

Plymouth Beef is a make-to-order hamburger and ground beef manufacturing company offering a portfolio of fresh and frozen beef products. The core product lines include Fresh Hamburgers (available in multiple sizes, shapes, and lean points with Ultimate Flow Patty Technology), Bulk Ground Beef, proprietary Smash Balls, Frozen Hamburgers, Beef for Stew, and Retail Products. These are complemented by multiple branded beef blend sub-products including Plymouth Beef Steak Burgers, Certified Angus Beef (CAB) products, USDA Prime Beef, Multi Primal Blends, Black Angus Beef, Niman Ranch All Natural, Grass Run Farms, and Halal Beef. The company operates from Hunts Point Market in Bronx, NY and serves foodservice, restaurant chains, retail markets, cash n carry operations, and club stores.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fresh Hamburgers Premium fresh hamburger patties produced to order with a 24-day shelf life. Available in multiple sizes (2oz to 10oz), thicknesses (round, homestyle, square, oval), and lean points (75/25, 80/20, 85/15, 90/10). Features Ultimate Flow Patty Technology for consistent grill performance. Sold to foodservice operators, restaurants, and institutional buyers.
• Bulk Ground Beef Noodled and free-flow bulk ground beef that is not highly compressed, available in multiple lean points (75/25, 80/20, 85/15, 90/10). Packaged in 1lb, 2lb, 5lb vacuum packages, and club packs for center-of-plate applications including handmade burgers, meatballs, and meatloaf. Sold to foodservice operators and distributors.
• Smash Balls
• Frozen Hamburgers High-quality frozen hamburgers that are blast frozen to lock in color and freshness. Stack-packed with patty paper, featuring a 6-month shelf life. Can be cooked from frozen or thawed. Sold to foodservice operators and retail customers.
• Beef for Stew Machine-cut stew beef with exceptional grain for buttery taste and texture. 90% lean beef available in various cube sizes with 24-day shelf life. Suitable for batch feeders, healthcare facilities, colleges, and cook chill operations.
• Retail Products Fresh and frozen retail items including 1 and 2 lb. vacuum packages of ground beef, 5 lb. club pack ground beef, fresh or frozen 5 lb. club pack patties, and frozen patties in printed boxes for retail cases. Suitable for retail markets, supermarket chains, and home delivery fulfillment.
• Plymouth Beef Steak Burgers Premium steak burgers made from select cuts of beef under the flagship Plymouth Beef brand. Available in multiple sizes from 2 oz sliders to 10 oz patties, delivering consistent quality and flavor. Sold to foodservice operators.
• Certified Angus Beef (CAB) Products Products featuring CAB brand Angus beef from the American Angus Association. Includes CAB Chuck Patties, CAB Special Blend, and CAB All Natural varieties. Only one in four Angus cattle meet CAB standards. Sold to foodservice operators and retail customers.
• USDA Prime Beef Award-winning USDA Prime burger made from Chuck Primal. Only 5% of all beef achieves Prime grade due to rich marbling that provides exceptional flavor. Sold to foodservice operators.
• Multi Primal Blends Combination of Brisket, Chuck, and Rib meat offering robust flavor profiles. Includes Special Blend (brisket, chuck, and rib) and Signature Blend (chuck and brisket). Available in patties, ground beef, and smash balls. Sold to foodservice operators.
• Black Angus Beef Succulent, high-quality Black Angus beef from the chuck primal. Evenly distributed marbling provides prolonged savory bite and consistency. Features Ultimate Fill patty technology and superior yield. Sold to foodservice operators.
• Niman Ranch All Natural Angus Beef All natural Angus beef from Niman Ranch network of U.S. family farmers. Animals are never given antibiotics or added hormones, fed an all vegetarian diet, and are Certified Humane. Domestic cattle finished on grain for flavor. Sold to foodservice operators and retail customers seeking natural beef.
• Grass Run Farms Products Grass fed, grass finished domestic beef. Cattle are born, pasture raised, and harvested in the USA with steroid-free status. Certified Humane and raised on family farms. Available as hamburgers and ground beef. Sold to foodservice operators and retail customers.
• Halal Beef Certified Halal beef patties and ground beef products made under strict Islamic standards and certification criteria. Available in fresh or frozen patties and bulk ground beef with 24-day shelf life. Sold to foodservice operators serving Halal-conscious customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-day shelf life from date of production for fresh products
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Certified Angus Beef (CAB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlymouth Beef is an authorized producer of Certified Angus Beef products. The CAB brand is the most recognized Angus brand, owned by 35,000 independent cattle ranchers. Only one in four Angus cattle meet the CAB standard with 10 exacting requirements. Plymouth Beef produces CAB Chuck Patties, CAB Special Blend, and CAB Natural products.
• Niman RanchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNiman Ranch is a network of U.S. family farmers and ranchers who raise livestock humanely and sustainably. Plymouth Beef produces Niman Ranch Black Angus Ground Beef and Hamburgers. Their animals are never given antibiotics or added hormones and are Certified Humane.
• Grass Run FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrass Run Farms provides 100% grass-fed, grass-finished domestic cattle. Partnering with Grass Run Farms, Plymouth Beef produces grass-fed only hamburgers and ground beef. The cattle are Certified Humane, raised on family farms, and are steroid free.
• Hunt's Point Market CooperativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlymouth Beef is a member of the Hunt's Point Market Cooperative located in the Bronx, New York. Hunt's Point is recognized as the largest food distribution center in the world. Plymouth Beef operates in a purpose-built state-of-the-art facility within this cooperative.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors: Pat LaFrieda is a specialty ground beef and custom-blend patty supplier to high-end restaurants and foodservice operators in the Northeast. Closely matches Plymouth Beef's make-to-order, custom-blend, premium foodservice model.
• Strauss Brands: Strauss Brands is a family-owned meat processor producing veal, lamb, and ground beef specialty products for retail and foodservice. Comparable in scale and family-owned positioning with a similar premium, custom-formulation approach.
• Greater Omaha Packing Co. Greater Omaha is a privately held beef processor producing fresh boxed beef, ground beef, and further-processed patty products for foodservice and retail. Closely matches Plymouth Beef's grinding, blending, and patty forming operations at a larger scale.
• Iowa Premium Beef: Iowa Premium Beef (Tyson subsidiary) processes Black Angus cattle into boxed beef and ground beef for branded programs. Comparable as a beef processor focused on premium Angus supply chains feeding foodservice and retail ground beef customers.
• American Foods Group: American Foods Group is a family-owned beef processing company producing boxed beef, ground beef, and value-added patty products. Similar family-owned positioning and overlapping customer base of foodservice, retail, and further processors.

Broad incumbents

• JBS USA Beef: JBS USA is the largest beef processor in North America, supplying commodity and branded ground beef and patty products across all major foodservice and retail channels. Overlaps with Plymouth Beef's category but operates at vastly larger national scale.
• Tyson Foods Beef Division: Tyson Foods operates a major beef processing and prepared foods business including ground beef and patty products for national foodservice accounts. Broad incumbent with overlapping capability but a much wider protein portfolio.
• Cargill Meat Solutions: Cargill Meat Solutions is one of the largest North American beef processors, supplying ground beef, patties, and further-processed items to foodservice and retail customers. Direct category overlap with Plymouth Beef at a national, multi-protein scale.
• National Beef Packing Company: National Beef is a large-scale U.S. beef processor producing boxed beef, ground beef, and branded case-ready products for retail and foodservice. Comparable product set to Plymouth Beef with significantly larger capacity and national reach.

Regional players

• Sysco Imperial Meat Co. Sysco's Imperial Meat is a Canadian-based further processor of ground beef patties and portion-controlled meats serving foodservice and retail. Adjacent regional processor with similar ground beef and patty focus but primarily serving Canadian customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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