CHICAGO — Family-owned American Wagyu provider Vander Farmers announced a distribution expansion into new markets across the nation through a partnership with International Gourmet Foods (IGF).

With a variety of products ranging from premium steak cuts, ribs, F1 Wagyu ground beef and gourmet Wagyu Beef Franks, Vander Farmers’ meats are available for nationwide shipping to all 48 states through its website www.vanderfarmers.com and coming to local retailers soon.

Through its new partnership with IGF, Vander Farmers’ products can now be found in Chicago, Wisconsin, the North/Central Midwest as well as the mid-Atlantic.

This year, Vander Farmers is joining IGF in the development of a full nose-to-tail American Wagyu program comprised of 15 unique offerings from every major primal such as beef ribeye, strip loin, flat iron, short rib and more. IGF also will sell gourmet ground beef and offer a variety of pack sizes of these products to its customer base of gourmet food retailers, independently owned restaurants and artisanal butcher shops. 

“IGF is excited and proud to partner with Vander Farmers,” said Mike McDowell, director of sales at IGF. “Not only is their American Wagyu beef line a great addition to our product portfolio, it also fits comfortably within our model of sourcing quality-focused ingredients and prioritizing sustainable farming and production practices. As a family-owned and operated farm in pursuit of becoming the leading source of premium American Wagyu through their ethically raised cattle, Vander also has a great story that resonates with our customers.”

IGF is a wholesale distribution company founded in 1987 known for its portfolio of high quality food with warehouses in Northern Virginia, Charleston, SC, Atlanta, Ga., and Chicago.