Trusted Pacific Northwest co-ops expand popular ground beef product line

Sisters, Ore. –– Building on the success of its 80/20 ground beef brick pack launched earlier this year, Oregon Country Beef is now bringing a new, leaner option to PCC Community Markets (PCC) with its new 90/10 ground beef brick pack. The product is available now in meat cases at 15 PCC locations throughout the Puget Sound region.

Like the 80/20 brick pack introduced in August, this leaner variety features the same case-ready convenience, freezer-friendly packaging, and locally-sourced, non-GMO ingredients that shoppers have come to trust.

“The original brick pack resonated strongly with our customers, and we are excited to introduce a new, leaner option,” said Erik Lind, Meat & Seafood Merchandiser for PCC Community Markets.

Oregon Country Beef is a brand from Country Natural Beef, a cooperative of family ranchers dedicated to producing premium and delicious beef products that come from cattle raised without antibiotics, added growth hormones, or growth promotants. As member-owned cooperatives, both PCC and Country Natural Beef are committed to bringing quality products to communities through collaborative ownership.

“The new 90/10 blend is ideal for health-conscious shoppers seeking a leaner option without compromising on flavor or quality,” said Valerie Rasmussen, Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Country Natural Beef. “We’re proud to launch this product at PCC, which is a strong retail partner to us with shared cooperative values.”

For more information about Oregon Country Beef and Country Natural Beef, visit CountryNaturalBeef.com.

About Country Natural Beef

Country Natural Beef is a rancher-owned cooperative founded in the rugged landscapes of the American West by ranching families dedicated to producing premium beef with integrity. Country Natural Beef is committed to doing the right thing—for people, animals, and planet—through strict animal welfare standards and innovative ranching practices. Our beef, available under the Country Natural Beef and Oregon Country Beef brands, reflects the commitment of nearly 100 ranching families who take pride in providing quality beef for consumers who care about where their food comes from. All profits are returned to our ranchers, preserving multi-generational family ranches and rural communities. Through partnerships with leading retailers and foodservice providers, Country Natural Beef connects the values of family-based agriculture with customers nationwide, delivering beef that’s both delicious and as authentic as the ranchers behind it. To learn more, visit CountryNaturalBeef.com.

About PCC Community Markets  

Founded in Seattle in 1953, PCC Community Markets (PCC) is a certified organic retailer and the largest food co-op in the United States with more than 118,000 active member-owners. PCC is committed to a triple bottom line, balancing environmental, social and economic goals. Its mission is to promote the health and well-being of people, communities and the planet through good food, while cultivating vibrant local, organic food systems. 

PCC operates 16 stores in neighborhoods across the Puget Sound area including Bellevue, Bothell, Burien, Edmonds, Issaquah, Kirkland, Redmond and Seattle. To learn more, visit PCC’s website at PCCMarkets.com.