EU Beef

EU Beef

EU Beef

The beef we offer comes from animals raised and slaughtered within the EU in accordance with applicable EU legislation. Throughout the entire production chain, requirements are placed on care, supervision and controlled rearing conditions, with clear rules for feed composition, hygiene and traceability. This contributes to consistent and stable quality as well as high food safety. The range is well suited for retail, institutional catering, restaurants and industry, where consistent quality, reliable deliveries and clear origin information are essential.

The beef we offer comes from animals raised and slaughtered within the EU in accordance with applicable EU legislation. Throughout the entire production chain, requirements are placed on care, supervision and controlled rearing conditions, with clear rules for feed composition, hygiene and traceability. This contributes to consistent and stable quality as well as high food safety. The range is well suited for retail, institutional catering, restaurants and industry, where consistent quality, reliable deliveries and clear origin information are essential.

Facts

Feed

Pasture, silage, and concentrate feed as needed

Slaughter age

Average age 27-28 months

Slaughter weight

approx. 320–340 kg

Race

Mix of dairy and beef cattle

Origin

Mainly Germany and the EU

Category

Nut

Classification

Standard and Select


Here is some information about the most common beef breeds (cattle) in Europe

  • Charolais (France) – fast growth, high carcass weight

  • Limousin (France) – lean meat, good musculature

  • Blonde d’Aquitaine (France) – large-framed, high meat yield

  • Hereford (United Kingdom) – hardy, common in extensive production

  • Aberdeen Angus (Scotland) – known for marbling and flavor

  • Simmental / Fleckvieh (Switzerland/Germany/Austria) – often a dual-purpose breed but widely used as a beef breed

  • Highland cattle (Scotland) – hardy, more niche but common in natural grazing

Summary of the different animals' slaughter age and weight.

Category

Age (months)

Slaughter weight kg

Heifer

24–27

300–310

Steer

26–28

340–350

Young bull

18–20

365–375

Cow

>48

290–300

Bull

20–24

430–445

All products

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Contact

+46 8 722 40 40

info@a-key.se

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Contact

+46 8 722 40 40

info@a-key.se

©A-Key AB
Kilowattvägen 4, 136 44 Handen
Org.nr. 556796-6683