Major Retailer in Maine Has the Highest Quality Meat Department

This grocer and retail chain, with dozens of locations in Maine, has recently been praised for the high quality of its meat department.

If you’ve ever thought all meat is created equal—well, sorry, but that’s just not the case. Sure, the cut matters, but if you, your butcher, or your store’s meat department doesn’t handle it with care and quality, what’s the point of paying for it in the first place?

So, with that in mind—while it may sound self-explanatory, what exactly does a high-quality meat department look like, and who is testing that quality?

Chowhound’s report on ‘12 Grocery Chains With the Highest Quality Meat Departments’ is based on a mix of customer reviews, expert evaluations, and store policies. They considered factors like where the meat is sourced from, how the animals are raised, how the meat is handled in-store, and whether the staff offers custom cuts or attentive service.

Alright, now that we’ve covered that, which major retailer with stores across Maine has one of the highest-rated meat departments in America?

According to Chowhound and their report highlighting ‘12 Grocery Chains With the Highest Quality Meat Departments,’ while Maine does have a few stores from the list—like two BJ’s Wholesale Clubs, one Costco Wholesale, and a single Whole Foods Market—Maine is filled with Walmart and Sam’s Club locations, and that chain is the most widespread in the state to make the list.

According to Walmart’s corporate website, the company highlights its commitment to the Pine Tree State through local support and sourcing.

That shows with 19 Supercenters, 3 discount stores, a distribution center, and 3 Sam’s Clubs across Maine. Additionally, in a separate ranking from The Takeout titled ‘The Ultimate Ranking of Grocery Store Rotisserie Chickens, According to Customers,’ Sam’s Club earned the top spot—further reinforcing the quality of its meat department.

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And there you have it—Walmart and Sam’s Club meat departments are considered among the highest quality in grocery stores across America!

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