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

How to know the origin of meat?

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

However, the notices indicating meat from Quebec beef provide you with several pieces of information due to the traceability of animals, which is mandatory in Quebec. This provides information on the breeding of the animal, its living conditions and its health before its cutting. Certain logos, such as that of Bœuf d'ici, specifically designate beef from animals born and raised in Quebec. If you are unable to locate information on the origin of a meat, your butcher can enlighten you!

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 breeding farm or bears a recognized logo. You can also do research online to identify producers in your area and learn more about their sales locations .

A trusted butcher, who knows precisely the origin of his products and who acts as the only intermediary between you and the producer is also a relevant choice. He is able to answer all your questions about the origin of his meats.

Why encourage the purchase of local meat?

Today's consumers are demanding and want to know what's on their plate. Thus, there are a multitude of reasons to favor purchasing local meat over that coming from large retailers. Indeed, the latter often includes 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 do not arise when buying local meat. Furthermore, in addition to benefiting from the advantages linked to traceability, you contribute to supporting the local economy by purchasing meat from Quebec breeders — everyone wins!

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