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The original packaging from the 1980s

"The Montana Ranch Brand story began in 1978 with seven ranch women from central Montana. At this time the cattle industry was experiencing a major crisis due to large surpluses. The supply greatly exceeded the demand and survival meant finding a way to increase beef sales.

Having lived the Western lifestyle, these visionaries realized the benefits of home-canned beef. They were also concerned for consumer safety with the increased use of growth hormones and antibiotics in cattle - and the use of preservatives in processed foods. This led them to develop what they called pure beef, which was canned under the name “Montana Ranch”.

These spirited entrepreneurs literally marketed their products out of the trunks of their cars. They drove from town to town visiting local food stores and wholesale grocery warehouses. Before long Montana Ranch canned beef began appearing in stores throughout Montana, Wyoming, Idaho and Washington.

The uniqueness of the product and its leadership led to a lot of publicity and word-of-mouth promotion. To accommodate the rapid growth, the women developed a mail order business that soon found them shipping cases of canned beef to all 50 states and numerous overseas locations.

The success of the venture was exciting, but the demands of the business took the women away from what they cherished most - their families and life on the ranch. They began to downsize the operation and returned to ranch life. But they kept the brand name and never lost their appreciation for “pure beef”.

The new generation of Montana Ranch Brand Meats is carrying this legacy forward with a complete line of fresh meat products. We still work, live, and raise our families in a Western setting that thrives on traditions and a shared respect for our neighbors, our land, our animals, and our customers. We take the health of our customers very seriously and believe in delivering the finest natural* meat products while assisting our producers in sustaining their agricultural endeavors.

The fresh meat products we offer today are much better than canned. They are wholesome, tender, and packed with delicious flavor. These are the same meats we serve our families and we are proud to make them available for your family too!