Iowa Premium® became part of the National Beef family in 2019. Located in Tama, Iowa, in the heart of corn and cattle country, Iowa Premium procures and processes only corn-fed, Black Angus cattle hand-selected from family farms in Iowa and neighboring states. We specialize in USDA Choice and Prime grade beef and offer a full line of boxed beef products and by-products for domestic and international customers.
Humanely Raised
Natural Angus Beef
National Beef’s Natural Angus program offers a compelling option for chefs and foodservice professionals seeking high-quality, all-natural beef.
Their beef adheres to 360-Verified standards, ensuring 100% natural Angus beef raised without artificial ingredients or growth hormones. This exceptional beef is offered in three grades: choice, upper choice, and prime.
Black Canyon Angus Beef
For nearly two decades, the Black Canyon Angus Beef brand has delivered unprecedented value, quality and consistency. Black Canyon’s Premium Reserve program offers “A” maturity, 100% Black Angus cattle, without Brahman influence, grain-fed for superior marbling, exceptional taste and tenderness.
Raised by family farmers, Black Canyon’s Upper Choice beef is USDA certified for exceptional quality and consistency for the kind of beef that has made Angus some of the most famous beef in the world.
Aura Wagyu
Aura’s F1 Wagyu cattle represent a remarkable fusion of Japanese genetics, Australian expertise and New Zealand’s pristine agricultural environment. The result is unparalleled marbling, exceptional tenderness, and a luxurious Wagyu experience.
Pasture-raised and grain-finished, Aura Wagyu are raised humanely and ethically. Aura Wagyu sets the benchmark for premium beef with its F1 Wagyu, raised in New Zealand’s lush pastures and enhanced by Japanese genetics and Australian breeding expertise.
The result is unparalleled marbling, exceptional tenderness, and a luxurious Wagyu experience. Aura Wagyu prioritizes ethical and sustainable practices, reflecting their commitment to both animal welfare and environmental responsibility.
Alba Lamb
ALBA Lamb offers a revolutionary take on lamb. Bred for the sole intention of delivering the highest quality lamb meat, Australian White lambs boast finely marbled meat with a distinctive, mild flavor for Spring quality lamb all year round. Raised ethically and sustainably, Alba Lamb is free from hormones and antibiotics. Their B-Corp certification guarantees their dedication to
social and environmental responsibility.
north country smokehouse
As one of America’s few remaining, family-owned smokehouses, North Country’s mission is to handcraft premium, artisanal smoked meats with relentless flavor focus, exceptional animal care standards, and respect for the land. Products include applewood, fruitwood or cob smoked bacon and holiday hams. Products available in organic, non-GMO and sugar free as well as traditional lines.
North Country offers product lines tailored to both retail and foodservice.
River Bear American Meats
River Bear American Meats is a Denver-based company that uses old world techniques to make new world fresh and cured meats.
River Bear only sources from family farmers who raise their animals the right way – the humane way. Certified Colorado Proud, River Bear American Meats is creating artisanal products with creative flavors using high end spices. All of the products are antibiotic-free and hormone-free, made without junk or fillers. Just the family farm-raised, hand-trimmed good stuff.
Pederson’s NF
Headquartered in Hamilton, Texas, Pederson’s Natural Farms raises Duroc pigs, a heritage breed known for high quality meat, incredible juiciness and superior marbling.
Raised on a vegetarian diet, without growth hormones, steroids or antibiotics, their Duroc pigs grow slower than those at industrial “farms”, and Pederson’s is quite alright with that. It’s a better life for the pigs, and produces the best pork ever eaten.
Pederson’s Natural Farms is pledged to growing their business responsibly and deliver on their commitment to animal welfare, community, waste reduction, and conservation. Pederson’s Natural Farms works with self-sustaining family farms because they’re good stewards of their land, and they feel the ethical obligation to provide their pigs with a comfortable life. These family farms not only raise their pigs in an open pen, but also grow the grain they use to feed them. Pederson’s participates in the Global Animal Partnership (GAP)’s 5 Step® Animal Welfare program. Their pork is certified Humane Raised and Handled.
Pederson’s Natural Farms offers all-natural fresh pork as well as uncured bacons and hams.
Bell & Evans
Bell & Evans has been providing the highest-quality, naturally-raised poultry since the 1890s.
Located in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Bell & Evans is passionate about raising chickens responsibly and humanely. Their chickens dine on organic feed made of corn and soy, grown in the United States. This diet—plus low-stress, humane living conditions—keep their chickens healthy without the need for growth hormones, antibiotics or other additives.
Bell & Evans’ 100% Air Chilled method means that their chickens’ natural juices never get diluted or replaced with water. That means better flavor and more tender meat. No excess water also means you pay for the chicken, not chicken plus water, and see higher yields after cooking.
From humane animal welfare to our 100% Air Chilled method, everything they do adds up to healthier, more flavorful food.
Also available in USDA Organic.
Berkwood Farms
Berkwood Farms is a coalition of independent family farms raising 100% antibiotic free heirloom Berkshire pork. Their animals are raised in a healthy, environmentally friendly manner under a strict code of responsible and humane animal husbandry.
The oldest registered breed of pork, Berkshire pork is known for its depth of flavor, distinctive ruby color, tenderness and exquisite marbling. Why settle for a pale imitation when you can have the real thing?
All Berkwood Farms Pork products are gluten and MSG free – easy to implement into a celiac or gluten-free menu.
Berkwood offers fresh pork cuts as well as bacons and hams.
Pederson’s Natural Farms
Headquartered in Hamilton, Texas, Pederson’s Natural Farms raises Duroc-sired pigs, a heritage breed known for high quality meat, incredible juiciness and superior marbling.
Raised on a vegetarian diet, without growth hormones, steroids or antibiotics, their Duroc pigs grow slower than those at industrial “farms”, and Pederson’s is quite alright with that. It’s a better life for the pigs, and produces the best pork ever eaten.
Pederson’s Natural Farms is pledged to growing their business responsibly and deliver on their commitment to animal welfare, community, waste reduction, and conservation. Pederson’s Natural Farms works with self-sustaining family farms because they’re good stewards of their land, and they feel the ethical obligation to provide their pigs with a comfortable life. These family farms not only raise their pigs in an open pen, but also grow the grain they use to feed them. Pederson’s participates in the Global Animal Partnership (GAP)’s 5 Step® Animal Welfare program. Their pork is certified Humane Raised and Handled.
Pederson’s Natural Farms offers all-natural fresh pork as well as uncured bacons and hams.
Rosewood Ranches
Healthy, well-fed cattle produce the best meat. That’s why Rosewood Ranches Texas-raised Wagyu cattle are raised naturally, free from hormones or antibiotics. In order to make certain that every single cut of beef meets their standards, Rosewood herds stay under their personal guidance from conception to plate.
Wagyu cattle are known for their unique flavor, superb marbling and tenderness. Wagyu beef contains a higher percentage of monosaturated fat and low cholesterol content, making it the healthiest beef available. Grass fed and grain finished, Rosewood cows are born, bred and raised on their Texas ranches located in Ennis, Seven Points and Combine, Texas.
Rosewood Ranches is dedicated to responsible breeding practices, preserving our family’s rich ranching heritage, and conserving our land for future generations. They are committed to raising their cattle naturally and using their lands sustainability to proudly deliver healthy, superior-quality beef.