Riverbend Ranch
USDA Grade Floor: Choice — USDA Choice. Same ranch as Riverbend Meats (store.riverbendranch.com). 5th generation family ranch.
Pricing Evidence
4 records| Product | Type | Price | Weight | $/lb | Grade | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derived: Cowboy Bundle Ground Beef (16oz) @ $179/mo | ground_beef | — | 16oz | $16.49 | Choice | source ↗ |
| Derived: Cowboy Bundle Ribeye (12oz) @ $179/mo | ribeye | — | 12oz | $25.12 | Choice | source ↗ |
| Prime Ribeye 16oz (individual à la carte) | ribeye | $50.00 | 16oz | $50.00 | Prime | source ↗ |
| Derived: Cowboy Bundle NY Strip (10oz) @ $179/mo | steak | — | 10oz | $28.26 | Choice | source ↗ |
Methodology Notes
Bundle Decomposition
2 recordsRiverbend Rancher
$195.002x16oz Ribeye + 2x14oz Strip + 2x8oz Sirloin + 2x16oz Ground = 6.75lbs.
| Cut | Qty | Weight | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef 81/19 | 2× | 16oz ea | Choice |
| New York Strip Steak | 2× | 14oz ea | Choice |
| Ribeye Steak | 2× | 16oz ea | Choice |
| Sirloin Steak | 2× | 8oz ea | Choice |
The Cowboy
$179.00Monthly sub $179, Every Other Month $185. 4x12oz Ribeye + 4x10oz Strip + 2x16oz Ground = 7.5lbs. Corrected from $215 one-time (old price or non-sub).
| Cut | Qty | Weight | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef 81/19 | 2× | 16oz ea | Choice |
| New York Strip Steak | 4× | 10oz ea | Choice |
| Ribeye Steak | 4× | 12oz ea | Choice |
Natural Claims
Freedom Assessment
Notes: Bundle-only — no individual cuts available. Subscription optional ("Subscribe or Buy Once"). No buyers club required. Pause/cancel anytime. Gold/Silver/Bronze tiers are optional discounts (10%/7%/5%).
Source ↗Verification Evidence
6 recordsProFoodWorld published article on Riverbend Ranch processing facility: "Manufacturing Innovation: How Riverbend Ranch Made the Cut"
Third-party editorial coverage of their facility
source ↗Says "Raised on American Ranches and Processed in the USA" but does NOT name specific partner ranches.
Generic "American Ranches" claim, no specific ranch names
source ↗Order accuracy guarantee only — covers wrong items and damaged shipments. NOT a satisfaction guarantee. No returns on perishable products.
Does NOT qualify for +4 freedom bonus. This is standard fulfillment, not satisfaction guarantee.
source ↗No references to independent lab testing or third-party verification found on site.
ProFoodWorld article is editorial, not independent lab verification
source ↗No third-party certifications found (no Certified Humane, GAP, AWA, USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project, etc.)
Site says "Never Ever" program but this is not a third-party certification
source ↗Guaranteed to be USDA Prime or High Choice. Products explicitly labeled "USDA Prime" on site.
Melaleuca partnership page + product listings show USDA Prime labels
source ↗Research Sources
12 recordstrue
https://www.riverbendranch.com/collections/all ↗Individual steaks available with handling fee
false
https://www.riverbendranch.com/ ↗Says "Nurtured by Cowboys" but no pasture-raised claim
$50.00
https://www.riverbendranch.com/collections/all ↗USDA Prime Ribeye 16oz
Choice (USDA Prime or High Choice guaranteed)
https://www.melaleuca.com/riverbendranch ↗Melaleuca partnership page confirms grade
Research History
3 records| Type | Status | Sources | Evidence Items | Completed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| refresh | completed | 1 | 3 | 3/22/2026 | price_correction: Cowboy $179/mo (was $215). User-provided 2026-03-22 |
| refresh | completed | 2 | 6 | 3/22/2026 | bundle_decomposition: Cowboy + Rancher bundles via LaFrieda ratios |
| initial | completed | 2 | 2 | 3/18/2026 |