Vertical Integration in the Beef Business: Running the Whole Enchilada, from Pasture to Plate

Vertical integration in the U.S. cattle and beef industry isn’t new, but it's gaining momentum and urgency. From rancher-led plants like Sustainable Beef to holistic farms like White Oak Pastures, the future might look a little less dictated from the top and a little more rooted in the soil and community that raise the cattle in the first place.

For the consumer, Processing, RestaurantsChris FullerSeptember 4, 2025vertical integration, beef, meat processing, community, ranger, rancher, holistic, farm to fork, pasture to plate, gate to plateComment

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