Nature’s Promise Meat – Humanely Raised, No Antibiotics Ever
We believe better food starts with better choices. Every package of Nature’s Promise meat comes from animals raised without antibiotics ever, without added hormones, and without animal by-products in their feed. Our beef is sourced from cattle that graze on pasture; our chicken and turkey are raised in cage-free environments; our pork comes from farms committed to humane animal welfare standards.
Whether you’re grilling chicken breasts on a weeknight or slow-cooking a Sunday pot roast, you get protein you can trust – raised right, handled carefully, and delivered fresh to your local store. We work directly with family farmers who share our commitment to transparency, sustainability, and animal care.
What sets our meat apart
Raising standards – our animal welfare commitments
Every farm in our network adheres to protocols that prioritize animal health and comfort throughout the entire lifecycle. Cattle spend significant time on pasture, foraging on grasses and living in open-air conditions that encourage natural behaviors. Poultry flocks are never confined to battery cages; instead, they have room to move, perch, and nest in barn environments designed for mobility and enrichment.
Pigs are raised in group housing with bedding material, fresh air circulation, and space to root and socialize – practices that reduce stress and improve overall herd health. We audit every partner farm annually to verify compliance with our welfare standards, and we require third-party certifications where applicable. These commitments aren’t marketing extras; they’re the foundation of how we source every pound of protein that carries the Nature’s Promise name.
No antibiotics ever – what that really means
When we say no antibiotics ever, we mean it from birth through processing. Unlike conventional programs that permit antibiotics during certain life stages or allow treated animals to re-enter the supply chain after a withdrawal period, our policy is absolute: any animal that receives antibiotic treatment is removed from the Nature’s Promise program permanently.
This approach supports public health goals around antibiotic stewardship and ensures you’re never consuming residues, even trace amounts. Our farmers prevent disease through biosecurity measures, proper ventilation, clean water systems, and lower stocking densities that reduce pathogen transmission. When an individual animal does require medical intervention, our farmers provide it – but that animal’s meat will not be sold under our label.
Feed transparency – vegetarian diets and pasture grazing
Our chickens and turkeys are fed 100% vegetarian diets composed of corn, soy, and supplemental vitamins and minerals – zero animal by-products, zero rendered meat or bone meal. Cattle are primarily pasture-raised, grazing on grasses for the majority of their lives; finishing programs use non-GMO grain rations when applicable, always free of animal protein additives.
Pigs receive grain-based feed formulated without growth-promoting additives or medicated ingredients. We publish feed composition summaries on request and maintain full traceability from mill to farm. Many shoppers cross-reference our standards with those of specialty cuts like grass-fed ground beef, which takes pasture-raised protocols one step further – our broader meat line balances pasture access with consistent marbling and year-round availability.
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Common questions about our meat standards
It means no animal in our program receives antibiotics at any point in its life – from birth through processing. If an individual animal requires antibiotic treatment for health reasons, our farmers provide it, but that animal is permanently removed from the Nature’s Promise supply chain. This policy supports antibiotic stewardship and ensures you never consume residues, even trace amounts.
No. We prohibit added hormones and growth-promoting drugs across all species. Federal law already bans hormones in poultry and pork, but our beef program goes beyond baseline requirements by sourcing from ranches that document zero hormone implants or feed additives designed to accelerate weight gain. Animals grow at their natural pace.
Our animals are raised without antibiotics ever, without added hormones, and without animal by-products in their feed. Cattle spend significant time on pasture; chickens and turkeys live in cage-free environments; pigs are housed in group settings with enrichment. We audit every farm annually and maintain full traceability from source to store. Conventional programs typically allow antibiotics during certain life stages and rely on higher-density confinement systems.
Yes. Every package carries a lot code that links to the specific farm, processing facility, and harvest date. We work with a closed network of approximately 200 family farms, all enrolled in third-party audit programs like USDA Process Verified. You can request traceability documentation for any product lot by contacting our customer service team with the lot code printed on your package.
Our poultry are fed 100% vegetarian diets composed of corn, soy, vitamins, and minerals – zero animal by-products or rendered meat. Feed is formulated without antibiotics or growth-promoting medications. We maintain full feed traceability and publish composition summaries on request. This vegetarian-diet standard applies to all Nature’s Promise chicken, turkey, and ground poultry products.
Our broader beef line is pasture-raised, meaning cattle spend the majority of their lives grazing on grass, with some programs incorporating non-GMO grain finishing to achieve consistent marbling and year-round availability. We also offer a dedicated grass-fed, grass-finished ground beef SKU for customers who prefer 100% forage diets. All beef – pasture-raised and grass-fed – is raised without antibiotics or added hormones.
Nature’s Promise meat is available in the fresh meat and poultry section at participating grocery stores nationwide, including Stop & Shop, Giant, and other retail partners. Selection varies by location – most stores carry chicken breasts, ground beef, and pork chops year-round, with seasonal availability for specialty cuts like whole turkeys and ribeye steaks. Check your local store’s meat department or ask the butcher counter for current inventory.