About Niman Ranch

Every aspect of the Niman Ranch program supports the goal of providing meat with superior tenderness and flavor in an environmentally responsible, human way. Nearly 2/3 of consumers say they make dining choices based on a restaurant's environmental friendliness. Around 75% of consumers will choose food products certified as protecting animals over those that do not. What's more, an increasing number of retail and fine dining customers are willing to pay more for food that is grown in an organic, environmentally-friendly way. Niman Ranch caters to all of that with consistently superior, all-natural, sustainable product.

U.S. Family Farmers and Ranchers

People who care produce better-tasting meat

Breeds

Selected for proven eating quality

Protocols

Raised traditionally and humanely - supports #1 goal of superior flavor and tenderness

Processing

People who care produce better-tasting meat

Chef-Inspired

Niman Ranch items are consistently awarded top honors in tastings, and are lauded by chefs and discerning consumers



 
Superior Breeding
Great meat starts with great breeds. Niman Ranch livestock are selected for their flavor quality - not their ability to grow rapidly.

Superior Feding and Care
Niman Ranch livestock are fed the finest all vegetarian feeds and are never given antibiotics or add hormones - EVER. The Niman protocols were designed to ensure the strictest animal care and sustainable agriculture practices.

Land
All of Niman Ranch's meats are supplied by U.S. farmers and ranchers who are committed to following strict husbandry protocols and treating the land as a sustainable resources. Niman Ranch works closely with our networked of suppliers to ensure our protocols are followed from birth to plate.

 

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