South Chicago Packing, a family-owned company known for specialty fats and custom oil blends focused on flavor, quality and tradition, recently celebrated National Beef Tallow Day on July 13, 2025, with a weeklong sale to honor 100% natural beef tallow.

From July 13-19, consumers received a 15% discount on two South Chicago Packing products–Wagyu Beef Tallow Spray and the 11.5-ounce Beef Tallow Glass Jar–exclusively on the South Chicago Packing website.

To further explore the National Beef Tallow Day celebration, as well as rising interest in beef tallow, we sat down with Catherine Lane, vice president consumer brands at South Chicago Packing.

What does National Beef Tallow Day mean, for both consumers and the overall food industry?

Catherine Lane: National Beef Tallow Day is a chance for us at South Chicago Packing...to celebrate an ingredient that we have been manufacturing and selling for generations.  And we are happy to see that tallow is making a big comeback.

For consumers, it’s a reminder that fat is flavor and that traditional animal fats like beef tallow can be both functional and flavorful in the kitchen. 

For the food industry, it is a moment to raise awareness of the benefits of natural cooking fats. Beef tallow is a versatile ingredient that is perfect for grilling, frying, roasting, and even baking. We are seeing a consumer shift to purchasing more natural, clean-label cooking fats and expect that this trend will continue.

What inspired South Chicago Packing to celebrate National Beef Tallow Day?

Catherine Lane: As a family-owned company rooted for over 120 years in the Chicago meatpacking tradition, beef tallow is in South Chicago Packing’s DNA. We’ve seen firsthand how this heritage fat is gaining momentum across kitchens not just for flavor–but for function, performance, and clean-label appeal. National Beef Tallow Day gives us a moment to honor that legacy, celebrate the renewed interest, and offer a thank-you to our customers with a weeklong sale.

How is the health and wellness movement driving interest in animal fats such as beef tallow?

Catherine Lane: More consumers are looking for fats with fewer ingredients. Our Wagyu beef tallow is a single-ingredient fat, rich in healthy saturated fats and naturally shelf-stable. It aligns with anyone looking for clean, functional, high-heat cooking fats without additives.

Why should consumers choose beef tallow?

Catherine Lane: Consumers should choose beef tallow for performance, versatility and flavor. Beef tallow adds a rich and deep flavor that elevates everything from pan-fried eggs to the perfect sear on a ribeye to delicious roasted vegetables.

Our Wagyu beef tallow is 100% natural, shelf stable, and contains no artificial ingredients, no preservatives, and no CFC's. Whether you're a professional or home chef looking to take your meals to the next level, look no further than South Chicago Packing Wagyu Beef Tallow.

Is there anything else about National Beef Tallow Day, South Chicago Packing's celebration, or the overall category that you'd like to share with The National Provisioner audience?

Catherine Lane: We’re excited to see beef tallow getting the recognition it deserves–not just as a nostalgic ingredient, but as a modern staple. Our 15% discount from July 13th to July 19th on our Wagyu Beef Tallow Spray and Wagyu Beef Tallow Glass Jar is our way of inviting more people to discover what makes Wagyu beef tallow special.