SunFed Ranch
Sustainably raised, 100% grass-fed and organic beef.
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SunFed Ranch is a producer of 100% grass-fed beef, offering both organic and non-organic products. The company was founded in 2011 by Matt Byrne and Chris Donati, who represent the younger generation of ranching families with roots in California and Oregon dating back over 150 years. Byrne, who has a background in business and computer science, and Donati combined their families' extensive ranching history and knowledge to establish the company.
The business operates by partnering with family ranchers primarily in the Pacific Northwest and California to raise cattle sustainably. SunFed Ranch's business model is centered on humane and sustainable practices, with cattle that are born and raised in open pastures without confinement, hormones, or sub-therapeutic antibiotics. Their animal welfare standards are verified through third-party humane handling audits at their processing plants. The company emphasizes regenerative agriculture, utilizing rotational grazing to improve soil health, promote native grasses, and protect watersheds.
In November 2022, SunFed Ranch merged with Teton Waters Ranch to form Grass Fed Foods, LLC, creating one of the largest grass-fed beef platforms in the United States with combined sales exceeding $150 million. This merger was intended to create a comprehensive portfolio of grass-fed beef products, from fresh prime cuts and ground beef to processed items like hot dogs and sausages, and to expand into foodservice channels such as fast-casual restaurants and universities. The company's products, which include steaks, roasts, ground beef, and bone broths, are sold in various retail stores.
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