At Riverbend Ranch, our goal has always been simple: raise the best Angus cattle, produce the highest-quality beef based on superior genetics, and deliver it directly to customers who care about where their food comes from. Now, that commitment has earned national recognition!
ProFood World, a leading industry trade magazine for food and beverage manufacturers, has named Riverbend Ranch the #1 company in Manufacturing Innovation for our dedication to quality, sustainability, and groundbreaking approaches to beef production.
As part of this recognition, ProFood World featured us in an in-depth article: How Riverbend Ranch Made the Cut.
At the end of the story, editor Aaron Hand shared a personal note about his dining experience at Copper Rill, a restaurant in Idaho Falls that serves our steaks. After touring our facility and going to the restaurant, he described his ribeye as “probably the best ribeye I’ve ever tasted,” highlighting the exceptional quality of our beef.
ProFood World’s Take: What Makes Riverbend Ranch the Best
According to ProFood World, here’s what sets Riverbend Ranch apart from the rest:
1. Superior Quality Beef – The national average for Prime-grade beef is just 9%. At Riverbend Ranch, more than 30% of our beef meets Prime standards, delivering a consistently tender, flavorful product. ProFood World credited this to our carefully developed herd genetics, built over decades to produce exceptional marbling, tenderness, and flavor.
2. Unmatched Vertical Integration – Unlike traditional beef producers, ProFood World highlighted that Riverbend Ranch is one of the only ranches of any size to be fully vertically integrated. We own and control every step of the process—from breeding and raising our Angus cattle to processing and shipping the beef directly to customers. This hands-on approach eliminates middlemen, improves quality, and ensures a fresher, better-tasting product.
3. Ranch-to-Table Model – Unlike grocery store beef that passes through multiple suppliers, ProFood World recognized that we oversee every step—from breeding and raising our Angus cattle to processing and shipping—ensuring better quality and better value for customers.
4. A New Standard in Beef Delivery – Inspired by Melaleuca: The Wellness Company, we’ve cut out the middleman and brought a direct-to-consumer approach to the beef industry. ProFood World noted that demand has been tremendous, with customers across the country discovering the difference of premium, ranch-direct beef.
5. Commitment to Sustainability – ProFood World spotlighted our efforts to reduce waste, recycle water, and repurpose energy, ensuring that responsible ranching goes hand in hand with producing premium beef.
6. State-of-the-Art Processing for Better Beef – To ensure every cut meets our high standards, we use advanced tracking technology that monitors quality at every step. ProFood World praised our modern facility, designed to keep cattle calm and comfortable, reducing stress and improving meat quality. These innovations help us consistently deliver tender, flavorful beef customers can count on.
Raising the Bar for American Beef
Earning the #1 ranking in Manufacturing Innovation from ProFood World is an honor, but our real focus remains the same—delivering the best beef possible to customers who demand quality, consistency, and integrity.
Read the full ProFood World article: How Riverbend Ranch Made the Cut
