Verde Farms Delivers More Nutrition and Better Taste, Backed by New Study and Chef Recognition

Edacious analysis confirms higher levels of key nutrients; Master Chefs’ Seal of Excellence recognizes superior flavor

Burlington, MA — Verde Farms, a pioneer in the better-for-you beef industry and the No. 1 organic beef brand available nationwide, announced two new proof points reinforcing its claims of superior taste and nutrition: a nutrient density study conducted in partnership with Edacious and the awarding of the Master Chefs’ Seal of Excellence for exceptional flavor and quality.

“This reinforces what we’ve been saying for years, if it’s not organic, it’s not better for you,” said Brad Johnson, CEO of Verde Farms. “Too many products in the market rely on ‘better-for-you’ claims without meeting the standards needed to truly deliver on nutrition, quality and taste. This study shows that when you raise the bar, you get beef that’s more nutritious and better tasting, as recognized by chefs.”

The nutrient density study, conducted in partnership with Edacious, evaluated a full spectrum of vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and potential contaminants in Verde’s organic, 100% grass-fed and finished beef, benchmarking ribeye-to-ribeye against leading grass-fed, non-organic products. The analysis found that Verde delivers significantly higher levels of key nutrients, including 9% more Omega-3s, 39% more CLA, 24% more Vitamin B12, 47% more iron and 41% more zinc, along with a lower risk of exposure to contaminants. Together, the findings reinforce that not all grass-fed beef is created equal, and that higher farming standards directly impact both nutrient density and overall food quality. Similar results were seen when testing the 93% lean organic ground beef as well. 

“One of the core questions we help partners answer is whether farming practices produce measurable differences in nutritional outcomes, and Verde Farms is a clear example of what that relationship can look like,” says Edacious Founder and CEO, Eric J. Smith. “The data consistently reflected what higher-standard production is expected to deliver: elevated levels of key nutrients across multiple analytes, with results that held up when benchmarked against comparable products in the category. What Verde can now do is communicate their quality story with verified data behind it.”

In addition to its nutritional advantages, Verde Farms’ 93% lean organic ground beef has been awarded the Master Chefs’ Seal of Excellence by the Master Chefs Institute (MCI), a panel of Certified Master Chefs representing the highest level of culinary expertise. Following rigorous sensory evaluation across both packaged and prepared applications, the chefs awarded Verde the highest possible marks for authentic beef flavor, noting its ability to serve as a strong foundation ingredient that enhances a wide range of dishes. The panel found that Verde’s organic beef consistently delivered a robust, true-to-beef taste and superior performance compared to non-organic alternatives, reinforcing that higher standards not only improve nutrition, but also elevate flavor.

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For more than two decades, Verde Farms has been on a mission to bring consumers responsibly raised beef that is always organic and always delicious, challenging the broken food system created by the corporate beef industry. Verde sets the standard for pure, high-quality beef—raised the right way, the way it used to be and always should have been. Verde is the only beef brand that consistently delivers on every major attribute today’s conscious consumers demand from their beef: organic, 100% grass-fed and finished, humanely raised, verified regenerative, free from antibiotics and added hormones, non-GMO and pasture-raised. Verde partners with a global network of family farmers who share its commitment to exceptional quality, animal welfare and sustainable practices. The brand’s leadership and innovation have been recognized through key industry honors, including the Redzone Productivity Team of the Year Award 2025 and Mindful Award 2025 achievement, reinforcing Verde’s standing as a trusted, values-driven leader in better-for-you beef. For more information, please visit verdefarms.com.