Colorado Boxed Beef Company, founded in 1975 and based in Lakeland, Florida, specializes in the distribution of a wide range of refrigerated and frozen protein products. Its extensive portfolio includes beef, pork, poultry, seafood, lamb, veal, as well as specialty items such as Hispanic products, deli foods, and various grocery items. The company serves a diverse clientele, including independent and chain retailers, restaurants, foodservice distributors, cruise lines, and the U.S. military, both domestically and internationally. With a robust distribution network comprising multiple centers across Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Georgia, Colorado Boxed Beef has established itself as a prominent supplier in the U.S. protein market. As of October 2020, it operates as a subsidiary of Quirch Foods, LLC.
Butts Foods, Inc. is a protein distributor based in Jackson, Tennessee, specializing in a wide range of food products. Founded in 1935, the company supplies both national and independent grocery stores, as well as regional distributors and restaurants. Its product offerings include raw and cooked poultry, fresh pork, fresh beef, frozen vegetables, frozen potato products, frozen seafood, various cheeses, and branded retail items. Additionally, Butts Foods provides sourcing and supply chain consulting services to enhance its clients' operations. The company operates distribution centers in Jackson and Nashville, Tennessee, Hattiesburg, Missouri, and Birmingham, Alabama, and has a strong presence in the Southeast and Midwest regions of the United States.