Retail & Foodservice
Let our chefs and supply chain experts serve up new ideas for beef menu concepts and for increasing your beef sales. Also read up on what’s happening with beef, including the latest retail trends and sales data.
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Beef Means Business!
In the Beef. It's What's For Dinner. Beef Means Business video series, leading chefs share how beef powers their menus, elevates the dining experience, and keeps customers coming back.
2026 Beef Market Trends: Signs of a Turning Cattle Cycle
Tight cattle inventories and exceptional beef demand defined 2025, and while these fundamentals remain positive, the dynamics of supply rebuilding and demand moderation will shape the outlook for 2026 and beyond.
5 Tips in 5 Minutes
In today’s margin-tight, value-driven environment, beef delivers flexibility, flavor, and profit potential. Use these five strategies to maximize performance across your menu — without sacrificing guest satisfaction.
Power up School Lunch with Beef
Use these simple, nutritious, tasty recipes to enhance your school lunch program.
Tools of the Trade
Use these real-world resources to make more informed choices for your business.
Wholesale Price - Updated Weekly
Get a unique top-line view of average reported wholesale prices on beef subprimal cuts. Charts are prepared using data from USDA Market News and the VMMEAT® System by Meat Solutions. SUBSCRIBE to get the report sent weekly straight to your inbox.
Cut Charts
Our beef cut posters are the most effective tools for learning about the various cuts of beef, where they come from on the carcass, and the recommended cooking method for each cut. These charts can be downloaded and printed to whatever size fits your needs.
Yield Data
Review general guidelines for approximate yields when fabricating newer beef cuts from traditional subprimals, like those from the Chuck primal. Start here, then do your own testing to dial in exact numbers for your operation.
Resources for Retail Dietitians
Health and nutrition are top of mind for consumers and can be a barrier when deciding to purchase beef. With more dietitians working in retail grocery, there's an opportunity for meat departments and dietitians to work together to help consumers understand the meat case, the nutritional benefits of beef, enhance food safety and provide meal solutions.
Cutting Videos
Our instructional cutting videos feature visual step by step instructions on making different cuts from the primals and subprimals. Videos include the ranch steak, flat iron steak and country-style ribs.
Cutting guides
Our cutting guides feature step-by-step instructions on how to make various cuts including the Denver Cut, Sierra Cut, Santa Fe Cut, and more. Use these guides to make fabricated cuts from the primals.