Our Alberta beef ambassador and Master Butcher, Corey Meyer, recently came out from behind his meat counter at Acme Meats in Edmonton, Alberta, to represent Team Canada, and compete against the best butchers from around the globe at the World Butchers’ Challenge (WBC) on September 3, 2022, in Sacramento, California. Often referred to as the…

Alberta beef tenderloin – a delicate and delicious favourite at the meat counter. Beef consumers have a longstanding love affair with beef tenderloin. It is a favourite at the meat counter and understandably so.  Beef tenderloin is widely regarded as the most tender cut of beef. Part of the long loin, the tenderloin is the…

No bones about it, bone broth is trending because of the strong demand from today’s consumers who are enjoying it in soups and teas for its savoury, nourishing and healing qualities.  Bones are the most nutritious part of the animal. Rich in protein, collagen and gelatin, bone broth has been used for thousands of years…

As we transition from long summer days into cooler nights and the fall season, we also make a transition at the beef counter – shifting from the BBQ to braising meats, slow cookers and stews – in order to meet the seasonal demands of our beef consumer.  It’s a seasonal shift and one that I…

It’s time to fire up the grill. Enter…the King. Alberta beef is King of the barbeque, and consumers are happily making the annual switch from winter stews to the summer grill.  In this post, Corey Meyer shares some tips and insights from across the counter at ACME Meat Market. “When we think BBQ, we think steak….

We are thrilled to welcome Corey Meyer to ABP. This issue, we ask: “Hey Corey, what’s popular at the meat counter these days?“ Customers. No, really. Right now we find many customers coming back to the meat counter to talk one-on-one with their butcher. They have questions. They want to be more involved, connect with…