Many households are paying more attention to the products they buy, particularly regarding their quality and origin. The food sector is no exception, and local meat, among other things, is increasingly valued. At Mon Beau Bon Boeuf, an online butcher in Montreal, we are proud to offer grass-fed beef raised by local producers. Here are some tips to help you buy meat you can buy and eat with confidence!

How do you know where a meat comes from?

To determine the origin of a meat, you can first look for labels or logos on the product packaging. Some will clearly display its origin, while others will be more vague.

However, the labels indicating meat from Quebec beef provide you with a lot of information due to animal traceability, which is mandatory in Quebec. This provides information on the animal's breeding, living conditions, and health before it is cut. Some logos, like the one for Bœuf d'ici, specifically designate beef from animals born and raised in Quebec. If you can't find information on the origin of a meat, your butcher can help!

Where to shop?

To purchase 100% local meat, you can, for example, visit your local grocery store and select products whose packaging specifies the name of the farm or bears a recognized logo. You can also do some online research to identify producers in your area and learn more about their retail locations.

A trusted butcher who knows exactly where his products come from and acts as the sole intermediary between you and the producer is also a good choice. He or she can answer all your questions about the origin of his or her meat.

Why promote the purchase of local meat?

Today's consumers are demanding and want to know what's on their plate. As such, there are many reasons to choose local meat over meat from mass retailers. Indeed, the latter often involves a host of gray areas. How were the animals treated and what were they fed? How was the meat prepared and packaged? How far and under what conditions were the products transported? All these questions don't arise when buying local meat. Furthermore, in addition to enjoying the benefits of traceability, you're helping to support the local economy by buying meat from Quebec farmers —it's a win-win situation!

To buy quality local meat from animals fed exclusively on grass, trust Mon Beau Bon Boeuf , your online butcher shop without intermediaries in Montreal!