March 22, 2013
Agri Beef Co. expands beef plant in Washington
The beef plant in Toppenish, Washington of Agri Beef Co. has expanded which include a grind operation.
The company, which produces beef under the Snake River Farms, Double R Ranch and St. Helens brands, will produce its own retail ground beef rolls, bulk ground beef rolls and bulk ground beef patties.
"Agri Beef's investment in the new grind operation allows us to offer complete production for our brands and fulfil our commitment to efficient supply chain management," said Jay Theiler, executive director of marketing. "Many of our customers requested that we offer Agri Beef produced grinds and we are proud to fulfil that request. We know that retail and foodservice customers will find our ground beef rolls and patties consistent with Agri Beef's commitment to high quality."
Agri Beef's retail ground beef rolls are available in one- and three-pound packages under the St. Helens and Double R Ranch brands. The retail rolls are available in 90, 85, 80 and 75% lean points.
The bulk rolls are available in 93, 85, 80 and 75% lean points. Agri Beef also produces a Snake River Farms American-Style Kobe ground beef five-pound roll with a lean point of 75%.
Agri Beef's frozen beef patties are available in bulk 10-pound boxes. Patties range in size from ¼ pound to 1/2 pound. The patties are offered under the St. Helens Premium Angus Beef, Double R Ranch and Snake River Farms brands. The St. Helens and Double R Ranch patties are 80% lean and the Snake River Farms patties are 75% lean. Agri Beef also makes a foodservice patty in 75% regular ground beef and 25% American-Style Kobe beef.
