Falfurrias Management Partners, a private equity firm focused on growth-oriented, middle-market businesses, recently announced its investment in Young American Food Brands (formerly known as Miami Beef), a family-founded company with over 50 years of heritage in the protein industry. 

The investment marks Falfurrias' continued expansion into the packaged foods space and reflects the firm's conviction in the durable, long-term growth potential for high-quality, premium protein products.

Founded in 1972, Young American Food Brands has experienced significant growth over the past decade, expanding its portfolio from ground beef and patties to a diversified range of products, including hot dogs, sausages, and smoked whole muscle items such as prime rib, brisket, and roast beef. The company is placing a strategic emphasis on expanding its offerings in organic, grass-fed, and Wagyu beef products to meet evolving consumer demand for premium, high-quality proteins. 

In the last five years, Young American has completed multiple acquisitions. The company’s disciplined, acquisition-driven growth positions it well within Falfurrias’ investment thesis focused on sustained demand in resilient industries. Robert Young will continue in his role as CEO, leading the company into its next phase of growth.

“This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for our company,” Young said. “While many still know us as Miami Beef, our evolution into Young American Food Brands reflects the growth and diversification of our business. We’ve built a strong foundation over the past five decades, and as we continue to invest in our future, bringing in an experienced partner like Falfurrias positions us to take the company to the next level. A key part of that growth will be adding additional facilities to our footprint to enhance our capabilities, better serve our customers, and expand our leadership in premium protein segments, including organic, grass-fed, and Wagyu products.”

The investment will be supported by Bill Lovette, FMP partner, in his role as chairman of the board. Lovette brings deep expertise in the protein sector, having served as CEO of Pilgrim's Pride and earlier as an executive at Tyson Foods. Lovette is excited to partner with the Young family to build on the strong foundation they have established over the last five decades and help accelerate YAFB’s growth.

“We identified premium protein as a major category of interest based on our ongoing Industry First research. Consumer demand for grass-fed, organic, and premium-branded beef is outpacing total category growth, and Young American is well-positioned to deliver the highest-quality protein consumers deserve,” said Lovette. “We are excited to partner with Robert, the Young family, and the entire Young American team to broaden their reach.” 

About Young American Food Brands
Founded in 1972 and doing business as Miami Beef, Young American Food Brands is a leading supplier of fresh and frozen meat products to retail and foodservice customers nationwide. Its portfolio includes Miami Beef, Free Graze, Florida Raised, Sizzle King, Young Ridge, Brooklyn Burger, Devault Foods, Hofmann Sausage, and Best Provision, with operations in South Florida, New York, and New Jersey. Young American Food Brands is a parent company designed to support a portfolio of regional and national brands with shared values, scalable infrastructure, and a focus on quality, innovation, and growth.