Niman Ranch labels its meat “natural”. What does “natural meat” mean?
Although the USDA defines “natural meat” only as meat that is minimally processed without any preservatives, Niman Ranch takes this definition of “natural meat” several steps further. We define “natural meat” as meat raised without the use of antibiotics, added growth hormones, or animal by-products in its feed. Additionally, all animals must be humanely raised, transported, and slaughtered.
