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Comprehensive coverage of beef processing, from whole muscle cuts like steaks and roasts to ground beef and burgers. ]]> https://www.provisioneronline.com/rss/2193-beef en-us Georgia trade associations partner to highlight connection between beef and dairy The Dairy Alliance and Georgia Beef Board partnership showcases how beef and dairy work together on the farm and on the plate.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120760 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:14 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120760-georgia-trade-associations-partner-to-highlight-connection-between-beef-and-dairy Omaha Steaks expands partnership with UPS company Roadie Roadie platform allows Omaha Steaks to extend delivery reach without additional fixed infrastructure.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120757 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:00:14 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120757-omaha-steaks-expands-partnership-with-ups-company-roadie April beef exports down 11% from a year ago While prospects are brightening for US beef’s return to the China market, April results still reflected a near-total lockout.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120751 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:19 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120751-april-beef-exports-down-11-from-a-year-ago Survey: Consumers see beef as the leading premium protein Survey finds flavor is the strongest driver of premium protein perception among consumers, with nutrition close behind.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120745 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:20:04 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120745-survey-consumers-see-beef-as-the-leading-premium-protein Episode 229: Country Natural Beef's Tylor Braden shares insights on meeting consumer and retailer demands in the all-natural beef category Country Natural Beef markets RaiseWell certified beef products through retailers including Whole Foods.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120735 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:58:32 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120735-episode-229-country-natural-beefs-tylor-braden-shares-insights-on-meeting-consumer-and-retailer-demands-in-the-all-natural-beef-category Walmart beef brand McClaren Farms introduces Smokehouse lineup Beef lineup is inspired by the flavors and large-format cuts synonymous with Texas barbecue culture.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120720 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:00:22 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120720-walmart-beef-brand-mcclaren-farms-introduces-smokehouse-lineup USDA confirms presence of New World screwworm in US Animal health officials work quickly to protect US livestock and wildlife.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120717 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:49:42 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120717-usda-confirms-presence-of-new-world-screwworm-in-us Save A Lot campaign showcases fresh meat cut by butchers Since Save A Lot locations do not traditionally have meat counters, this campaign aims to bring consumer awareness to the retailer's meat cutting in store.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120710 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:00:19 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120710-save-a-lot-campaign-showcases-fresh-meat-cut-by-butchers Concrete solution extends service life at Silver Creek Angus Ranch Washington cattle ranch reports a tenfold increase in feed mixing platform service life after replacing deteriorating concrete slabs with Penetron Admix-treated concrete.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120704 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:25:23 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120704-concrete-solution-extends-service-life-at-silver-creek-angus-ranch Vermont Smoke & Cure partners with A.1., Lea & Perrins to launch meat sticks with steakhouse flavors Vermont Smoke & Cure pairs its small-batch craftsmanship with familiar A.1. and Lea & Perrins flavors.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120706 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:25:17 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120706-vermont-smoke-and-cure-partners-with-a1-lea-and-perrins-to-launch-meat-sticks-with-steakhouse-flavors Target debuts collab with James Beard Award-winning chef The lineup includes a pineapple chili beef and pork meat stick and smoky umami recipe fried pork rinds.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120700 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:50:00 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120700-target-debuts-collab-with-james-beard-award-winning-chef Panda Express blends barbecue traditions with Cantonese BBQ Brisket Panda Express introduces its first brisket offering, pairing traditional American brisket with the flavors of char siu, a Cantonese barbecue dish.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120693 Fri, 29 May 2026 10:05:41 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120693-panda-express-blends-barbecue-traditions-with-cantonese-bbq-brisket Hot Pockets rolls out bite-sized squares in beef and bacon varieties New line of snacks from the Hot Pockets brand debuts in five flavors, including two meat-packed options: nacho beef and cheesy stuffed pretzel with bacon.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120685 Thu, 28 May 2026 10:40:42 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120685-hot-pockets-rolls-out-bite-sized-squares-in-beef-and-bacon-varieties Episode 228: Legacy Maker Farms repositions beef as a catalyst for interpersonal connection Legacy Maker Farms leaders Steve Hershberger and Ian Baer discuss the company's new ownership, rebranding, and AI-driven strategy. 

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120683 Thu, 28 May 2026 07:00:42 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120683-episode-228-legacy-maker-farms-repositions-beef-as-a-catalyst-for-interpersonal-connection Jack in the Box partners with Hot Ones to launch spicy meat and poultry offerings Jack in the Box brings back its Sriracha Curly Fry Burger and Chick-N-Tater Melt, both reimagined with a Hot Ones twist.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120674 Wed, 27 May 2026 09:40:26 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120674-jack-in-the-box-partners-with-hot-ones-to-launch-spicy-meat-and-poultry-offerings Higher prices and tighter budgets: Why consumers still choose beef Missouri cattle producer and Cattlemen’s Beef Board Secretary-Treasurer Kalena Bruce draws on Beef Checkoff-funded research and her own experiences as a producer, wife and mom to examine how consumers are approaching beef purchasing decisions today.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120672 Wed, 27 May 2026 07:00:26 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120672-higher-prices-and-tighter-budgets-why-consumers-still-choose-beef Sonic debuts tropical-themed smash burger Sonic rolls out a lineup of limited-time offerings for summer, including its new smash burger with a sweet-and-spicy jalapeno pineapple glaze.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120668 Tue, 26 May 2026 09:05:30 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120668-sonic-debuts-tropical-themed-smash-burger Dairy herd highest in three decades as beef markets boost returns With fewer beef cows available, dairy cows now make up a larger share of the cow beef supply feeding America’s hamburger demand. 

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120665 Tue, 26 May 2026 08:18:39 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120665-dairy-herd-highest-in-three-decades-as-beef-markets-boost-returns Smashburger expands leadership team with three executive appointments Smashburger names a chief marketing officer, vice president of Western operations and a director of nontraditional franchise development.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120664 Tue, 26 May 2026 06:00:15 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120664-smashburger-expands-leadership-team-with-three-executive-appointments FSIS issues public health alert for beef kofta products Problem was discovered as part of an ongoing investigation into a localized outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 that includes 9 sick people in California.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120661 Mon, 25 May 2026 08:30:15 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120661-fsis-issues-public-health-alert-for-beef-kofta-products The hidden yield gap: What beef processors actually lose between the carcass and the box Beef processors know their yield targets. Few know exactly where they're missing them, and what a 0.5% recovery is actually worth.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120660 Mon, 25 May 2026 06:30:15 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120660-the-hidden-yield-gap-what-beef-processors-actually-lose-between-the-carcass-and-the-box Taco Bell brings back beef birria-inspired taco after its three-year absence Taco Bell debuts Shredded Beef Nacho Fries alongside the return of its birria-inspired taco offering.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120656 Mon, 25 May 2026 06:00:08 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120656-taco-bell-brings-back-beef-birria-inspired-taco-after-its-three-year-absence USMEF Spring Conference highlights trade access gains USMEF cautions that China must remove significant technical barriers for US beef before the market can be considered fully reopened.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120654 Fri, 22 May 2026 09:25:08 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120654-usmef-spring-conference-highlights-trade-access-gains Beef Checkoff calls for fiscal year 2027 program funding requests Multiple program areas are eligible for funding, including promotion, research, foreign marketing, industry information, consumer information and producer communications.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120651 Fri, 22 May 2026 06:00:53 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120651-beef-checkoff-calls-for-fiscal-year-2027-program-funding-requests Reunion Foods expands retail footprint with Wagyu burger launch Launch responds to consumer demand for convenient, elevated at-home dining experiences.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120650 Thu, 21 May 2026 14:05:53 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120650-reunion-foods-expands-retail-footprint-with-wagyu-burger-launch Cargill initiates lockout at Fort Morgan beef plant after union rejects contract Teamsters Local 455 members vote 1,388-252 against the company's $33.4 million, five-year offer.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120648 Thu, 21 May 2026 11:00:41 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120648-cargill-initiates-lockout-at-fort-morgan-beef-plant-after-union-rejects-contract Applegate targets a broader customer base with latest hot dog launch Applegate introduces a fully cooked and ready-to-heat pork and beef hot dog, designed to deliver a classic flavor profile at a more accessible price point for consumers.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120633 Tue, 19 May 2026 10:15:09 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120633-applegate-targets-a-broader-customer-base-with-latest-hot-dog-launch Teton Waters Ranch introduces fully cooked grass-fed meatballs Teton Waters Ranch launches 100% Grass-Fed Beef Meatballs at grocery retailers nationwide, including Whole Foods Market and Sprouts. 

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120631 Tue, 19 May 2026 09:25:14 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120631-teton-waters-ranch-introduces-fully-cooked-grass-fed-meatballs Verde Farms releases nutrient density data, earns Master Chefs’ Seal for organic beef Verde Farms says the study findings reinforce the company’s long‑standing position on organic production standards.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120629 Tue, 19 May 2026 06:00:31 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120629-verde-farms-releases-nutrient-density-data-earns-master-chefs-seal-for-organic-beef Trump-Xi summit sparks optimism for US beef access to China Industry groups welcome renewed US beef establishment registrations while urging long-term trade stability and market access.

]]> http://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120624 Mon, 18 May 2026 08:00:43 -0400 https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/120624-trump-xi-summit-sparks-optimism-for-us-beef-access-to-china