TRUSTED PARTNERS IN CANADIAN BEEF

At Harmony, our name reflects our core values—integrity, innovation, and partnership. With over 40 years of expertise, we’ve built a cutting-edge beef processing and fabrication facility focused on premium quality, sustainability, and animal welfare. We deliver premium, customized beef programs and are committed to being your trusted supplier and reliable partner.

Precision-Crafted Beef

HARMONIOUSLY DELIVERED WORLDWIDE

  • 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

PREMIUM

CANADIAN BEEF

Kobe Beef x Usunaga Farm

神戸うすなが牧場

  • There are more than one hundred different Kobe Beef farms. Rooted in a rich heritage that spans over half a century, Usunaga Farm embodies the enduring legacy of a third-generation family devoted to the refined art of Wagyu farming. Under the diligent stewardship of its dynamic young farmers, the farm maintains its commitment to unparalleled quality and embraces modernity by actively engaging with a global audience through social media.

    Within the rarified domain of luxury Kobe Beef, Usunaga Farm distinguishes itself through a pioneering feeding strategy, integrating whisky mash from the renowned Suntory Yamazaki distillery. This refined diet combines 50% fermented feed with 30% rice-based and 20% grain feed, enriching the beef's flavor complexity via fermentation—a departure from conventional grain-heavy diets that typically fall short on flavor. By carefully producing most of their feed internally, Usunaga achieves a profound flavor profile and a perfectly balanced texture that is sophisticated yet not excessively rich, setting their beef apart from other brands.

  • The Kobe beef supply is carefully curated from just 12 Tajima Fullblood bulls each year, selected by the government for their superior traits. Only about 10% of the 5,500 eligible cattle are exported annually from a select group of certified farmers, ensuring that only the finest beef bears the prestigious Kobe label.

    The esteemed reputation of Kobe beef is maintained through rigorous production standards set by the Kobe Beef Association. To bear the iconic Japanese chrysanthemum mark, certified Kobe beef must meet stringent criteria:

    • Derived from the Tajima bloodline, raised and processed exclusively in Japan's Hyogo Prefecture, mirroring the exclusivity of true Champagne from France's Champagne region.

    • Graded A5 or A4, with a Beef Marbling Score (BMS) of 6 or above.

    • Adheres to additional conditions listed on their website here.

    Any Wagyu labeled as "Kobe" outside these standards is not genuine Kobe Beef.

  • Only beef that meets the strict standards for both marbling and oleic acid content can carry the name Shinshu Premium Beef. To qualify, the wagyu must contain a minimum of 52% oleic acid, with thresholds adjusted by marbling grade. Cattle that fall just

    • BMS 5-6: 58% or higher

    • BMS 7: 55% or higher

    • BMS 8-12: 52% or higher

  • Trex is an Official Certified Importer of Kobe Beef. Sales are restricted to members of the Kobe Beef Association, encompassing farms, wholesalers, retailers, and restaurants, all of which must be officially certified on the Kobe Beef Marketing Association’s website here.

    Offering Kobe beef enhances your brand's prestige, signaling to customers that your establishment is committed to providing the highest quality and exclusivity. It assures patrons that they are engaging with a business that values exceptional culinary experiences, setting you apart as a leader in the industry.

    Please contact us if you’re interested in becoming a certified Kobe Beef retailer.

  • We were privileged to participate in the 2024 and 2025 Japanese Wagyu World Auction at the esteemed Himeji Wagyu Master in Hyogo Prefecture. This exclusive event provides buyers from around the globe the opportunity to purchase top-tier wagyu directly from Japan's premier brands.

    Trex proudly secured the prestigious Kobe Beef Gold Award, recognizing the finest Kobe beef at the auction. We’re committed to sourcing the highest quality beef for our beloved clients and we invite you to partner with us.

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