Frequently Asked
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Grass fed beef comes from cows that graze only on fresh forage, that are raised without antibiotics or hormones, and that are never fed any form of corn, bakery by-product or grain. A diet based solely on forage promotes health for the animals and the earth, and produces more healthful food for humankind. Grass fed beef is a high source of protein that is lower in fat. It contains heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acid, as well as antioxidant vitamins like vitamin E.

Old World is committed to making food with a positive environmental impact because we want to leave this earth in suitable condition for our children and grandchildren. Bringing 100% grass fed and finished beef to our consumers is a first step toward supporting regenerative agriculture. As a company, we are actively exploring and identifying new ways to make food more efficiently at a large scale. This is our long-term commitment to you—to our customers, to Mother Earth and to our children. We are taking a hard look at our current business practices and identifying ways to become a more sustainable organization and do more good at each step in the process. This is a systems change on a fundamental level and it will not happen overnight, but it will be our legacy to the next generation.

Minimal processing means that the product was processed in a manner that does not fundamentally alter the product. The product does not contain any artificial flavor or flavoring, coloring ingredients, chemical preservative, or any other artificial or synthetic ingredient. Minimal processing may include traditional processes used to make food edible or to preserve it or make it safe for human consumption, ie smoking, roasting, freezing, drying and fermenting.

Antibiotics and hormones are never used to artificially speed growth in our animals.

The USDA defines “Natural” as products containing no artificial ingredient or added color that are only minimally processed. Our all natural pre-sliced deli meats contain NO artificial ingredients such:

• Nitrates and nitrites except those occurring naturally in celery salt and sea salt
• Colors
• Flavors
• Preservatives

We only use processing methods commonly found in your kitchen, such as cooking, cooling and slicing.

5 key factors:

• Protein raised with NO added antibiotics or hormones
• 100% grass fed & finished beef
• Product are considered minimally processed
• Simple ingredients / transparent ingredients
• No nitrates or nitrites added; we use celery powder as a source of naturally occurring nitrites. Celery powder is an antimicrobial, antioxidant and shelf life extender as well as contributor to flavor and color development

Our cattle graze only on fresh pasture and forage. Our pigs and turkeys are fed a vegetarian diet and are never fed animal by-products that contain proteins that would stimulate their growth.