At Harmony Beef, your success is our priority. We deliver consistent, high-quality beef products tailored to your needs, backed by trusted relationships with top producers and a commitment to food safety. Built on innovation and reliability, our promise is to bring you exceptional value in every cut.

Harmony Beef recruited an experienced team, assembled trusted suppliers and engaged the world’s best design, construction and technology expertise with one goal: build the world’s leading beef production ecosystem in Alberta.

At Harmony Beef, we are constantly monitoring the highest standards in the world and challenge ourselves to meet and then exceed these standards. Rigorous livestock benchmarks from the finest cattle producers in Canada and processing criteria from renowned European plants are just the beginning of our rigorous pursuit of industry leadership and new standards.

After Japan declared Wagyu a national treasure and ceased live exports in 1997, Fullblood genetics became extremely rare outside the country. Unlike most American Wagyu producers who primarily focus on F1 cattle (50% Wagyu, 50% Angus), Sakura Wagyu Farms sets itself apart by operating both an F1 program and a dedicated American Tajima Fullblood program built exclusively on verified 100% Japanese genetics. This commitment to genetic purity allows us to preserve the original traits that make Wagyu truly exceptional, from consistent marbling to refined texture and flavor.

• Western Canada boasts a superior genetic pool of beef offering a consistent supply of the best genetics in North America

• Expertise in Specialty, British and Continental breed stock

• The right animals with a superior process to make consumer-preferred products

We believe in ‘harmony’ in all that we do, but especially achieving a harmonious relationship with nature and our animals. In our cattle barns, the airflow is virtually odorless, the floors are heated, and capacity is monitored to avoid crowding. We’re committed to meeting the highest animal welfare standards, because we believe in respect for all life.

• World class animal handling practices ensuring respect and dignity for each animal

• Engaging with outside advisory resources to monitor and continually improve our onsite humane animal handling practices

  Barn is enclosed with ventilation for winter and summer

• Evapotranspiration system to ensure cattle are dry and comfortable

• Glycol heated animal safe floor – to ensure comfort and sanitation

• Highly advanced beef harvest unmatched by any other plant in North America

• European standards of food safety, energy and water conservation

• Latest technology and advancements for automated operating precision

• Operating procedures that achieve the highest standards

• One of the world’s finest fabrication systems. Leading technology in refrigeration, food safety and quality interventions

• Our modern technology includes the latest in packaging options

Over the last 40 years I have had the opportunity to be engaged in many aspects of the beef supply chain, from an early career in retail meat departments to managing some of North America’s largest meat processors. Each of these roles has provided me with a perspective on product quality, management and the importance of partnerships between customers and suppliers. The intent with the creation of Harmony Beef was to build on these key learnings and combine them with a focus to establish an organization truly dedicated to producing exceptional beef products.

Our organization’s goals are ambitious and one of the first steps in the journey was the development of the Harmony Beef processing facility. We have taken the time and made the investment to ensure that the plant is engineered to the same high standards as the beef products it will produce. This includes unique and innovative approaches to harvest and fabrication, food safety, animal welfare and sustainability.

In parallel with the development of the plant, I have also had the opportunity to assemble the management team. These are individuals who I have selected for their experience and also their shared commitment to the standards and values that Harmony Beef represents. On behalf of our team I want to thank you for your interest in Harmony Beef and we look forward to working with you to grow your beef business.

Sincerely,

Rich Vesta
President - Harmony Beef