Our History
More Than Just a Trading House
For nearly 50 years, Marcus has connected protein buyers and sellers with trust, speed, and follow-through. Today, we bring modern tools and hands-on support to help partners move product faster — with less waste.
Decades Of Protein Industry Experience
Marcus began as a family-owned trading business built on hustle, service, and integrity. Over the decades, we built one of the largest networks of protein buyers and sellers in the country.
In 2024, we merged with Marcus Technologies, pairing nearly 50 years of relationships with a modern, cloud-based trading platform. The result? A stronger network, better visibility, and faster deals, all while reducing waste at scale.
1936
Sam Marcus founds Excel Packing Company.
1970
Sam Marcus takes Excel public as Kansas Beef Industries.
1979
Marcus family sells Kansas Beef Industries to Cargill.
1980
Howard Marcus forms Marcus Food Company to facilitate buyer’s purchasing needs in both food-service and retail.
1984
Howard Marcus launches Buckhead Beef Company.
1999
Howard Marcus sells Buckhead Beef Company to Sysco Foods.
2016
Billy Marcus forms Marcus Technologies to develop a modern, cloud-based protein trading platform.
2024
Billy Marcus merges Marcus Technologies into Marcus Food Company to streamline business efficiency and productivity to position the company for continued growth.