Our Story
We're Building The Digital Infrastructure of The Protein Industry
Marcus Food Company has been doing business in the protein industry for more than 40 years. We're more than a protein trading company. We're building the digital infrastructure of the protein industry.
Our modern, cloud-based trading platform connects the largest network of domestic and international protein buyers and sellers. Our pricing optimization, logistics, financing, and compliance services make it easy to buy and sell better.
Our Vision
To minimize food waste and build a more sustainable future by finding the best possible use for all available proteins globally.
Decades Of Protein Industry Experience
Our long-term relationships with domestic and international producers, customers and traders give us a broad network to draw from, and our proven track record gives our clients the comfort of knowing they are working with people who know the industry and the technology.
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.
Core Values
Our core values are the foundation of our culture.
Make It Simple
We worry about the details so that our buyers and sellers don't have to. From business processes to product design, we strive for simplicity in all that we do.
Work Together
We know that we will go further together. We value collaboration and authenticity. We build strong teams, support each other, and celebrate our wins.
Keep Learning
As changemakers, we are on a never-ending quest for personal and professional excellence. We stay curious and always maintain a growth mindset.
Take Ownership
We encourage every team member to think and act like an owner. We empower every team member with the freedom and autonomy to do their very best work.
Do The Right Thing
We take our commitments to buyers, sellers, and team members as seriously as we take our commitment to building a more sustainable future. We always strive to do the right thing.