Young American Food Brands, the US-based meat supplier formerly known as Miami Beef, has secured investment from Falfurrias Management Partners.
The private-equity firm said in a statement the investment marks its continued push into packaged foods, underpinned by the “durable, long-term growth potential” for premium protein products.
Under the terms of the deal, Young American Food CEO Robert Young will continue in his role.
Young said: “We've built a strong foundation over the past five decades, and as we continue to invest in our future, bringing in an experienced partner like Falfurrias positions us to take the company to the next level.
“A key part of that growth will be adding additional facilities to our footprint to enhance our capabilities, better serve our customers, and expand our leadership in premium protein segments, including organic, grass-fed and Wagyu products.”
Just Food has asked Falfurrias to confirm the size of the stake or whether the deal amounts to a full takeover, and also to clarify what plans Young American Food has for extensions to its manufacturing set-up.
A response had not been received at the time of writing.
In the statement, Falfurrias partner Bill Lovette said: “We identified premium protein as a major category of interest based on our ongoing industry first research.
“Consumer demand for grass-fed, organic and premium-branded beef is outpacing total category growth, and Young American is well-positioned to deliver the highest-quality protein consumers deserve.”
The transaction will also mark the exit of Trivest Partners as an investor in Young American Food. Trivest partnered with the Young family in early 2022 through the Trivest Growth Investment Fund (TGIF).
Confirming the sale of its interest in a separate statement, Trivest said Young American Food experienced “significant expansion” across its product portfolio and geographic footprint during the partnership.
Young American Food is a family-founded business established in 1972. It supplies fresh and frozen meat products to retail and foodservice customers nationwide.
The company has expanded from a focus on ground beef and patties into a broader portfolio including hot dogs, sausages and smoked whole-muscle products.
The company’s brand portfolio features Miami Beef, Free Graze, Florida Raised, Sizzle King, Young Ridge, Brooklyn Burger, Devault Foods, Hofmann Sausage, and Best Provision.
It operates facilities in South Florida, New York, and New Jersey.
Young American Food has completed other acquisitions in the last five years, including the Best Provision deal in 2025. At that time, the company said the deal “extends” its capabilities into fully cooked smoked meats such as pastrami and roast beef.
The meat supplier also acquired sausage and hot dog brand Hofmann Sausage in 2024.
