The Whole Foods meat aisle is a sight to behold—it’s a collection of high-quality, wholesome meats that easily eclipses the options at traditional grocery stores.
However, shoppers have lots of choices when choosing Whole Foods bacon products (and other meats). Which brands are worth trying in your next recipe?
In this guide, we’re zooming in on all Wellshire’s vegetarian-fed, ethically raised meat options. The best part? You can find them all at Whole Foods, one of the most widespread grocery chains in the country.
Grass-Fed Meats at Whole Foods: Options for Wholesome Eaters
When you’re looking for grass-fed, hormone-free meat products, turn to Wellshire —we’ve been partnering with the most ethical and knowledgeable farmers in the country for thirty years.
On your next trip to Whole Foods, keep an eye out for some of our fan-favorite products.
Wellshire Bacon
Wellshire offers some of the best Whole Foods bacon available. Our bacon products are:
- Wholesome – Our bacon is made from pork raised without hormones or antibiotics.
- Delicious – We make all the bacon flavors you know and love: Black Forest, Applewood Smoked, Hickory Smoked, Maple Bourbon, and more.
- Varied – We have a variety of different bacon options to fit different needs. This includes turkey, sugar free, fully cooked, and dry rubbed bacon. There’s no water added to any of our dry rubbed bacon products—what you see is what you get.
Whether you’re looking to stack a few slices on a club sandwich or whip up a scrumptious breakfast, Wellshire bacon is the perfect choice for your menu.
Wellshire Hot Dogs
When you’re shopping for Whole Foods hot dogs, you’re looking for top quality, delicious flavors, and nutrient density.
Wellshire hot dogs meet all these criteria and then some.
Our Premium Uncured Beef Franks are:
- Made from humanely-raised beef – At Wellshire, animals must be vegetarian-fed with zero animal by-products in their diets to be considered “humanely-raised.” We recognize the prospective nutritional benefits of vegetarian-fed meat, so all of our products meet those expectations. Our hot dogs are no exception.
- Rich in nutrients – Each beef frank is packed with 7 grams of protein, 12 milligrams of calcium, and 338 milligrams of Potassium. Our products are wholesome.
Like our bacon, our Uncured Beef Franks are made from beef raised without antibiotics or growth hormones.
Wellshire Deli
Cold cuts are some of the most highly sought-after items in the deli section, and Wellshire offers a wide variety of options.
Whether you’re craving the perfect sandwich or building a top-tier charcuterie board, be sure to try our:
- Black Forest Boneless Uncured Seasoned Deli Ham
- Slow Cooked Uncured Ham
- Smoked Uncured Maple Ham
- Uncured Pastrami
- Virginia Brand Uncured Seasoned Deli Ham
- Old Fashioned Deli Style Uncured Beef Bologna
- Uncured Cooked Corn Beef
Like the rest of our product line, our deli meats are raised without antibiotics and fed a vegetarian diet.
Wellshire Sausage
Sausage is a perfect addition to your next cookout, hearty soup, or meat and cheese plate—and Wellshire offers two varieties of sausage at Whole Foods:
- Smoked Fresh Turkey Kielbasa – This turkey-based sausage is a hearty, delicious, and nutritious alternative to pork. Whether you eat a pork-free diet or you’re looking to experiment with new meats, you must try this simple, flavor-rich sausage.
- Smoked Polska Kielbasa – The perfect complement for pasta dishes, soups, and vegetables, our Smoked Polska Kielbasa offers scrumptious smoky flavor without growth hormones or preservatives.
Wellshire Holiday Meats
There’s nothing quite like a spiral ham to tie together your holiday feast. But you don’t have to settle for low-quality, unsustainable ham this holiday season—instead, turn to Wellshire.
We offer multiple varieties of holiday hams, including:
- Maple Bourbon Spiral Sliced Glazed Semi-Boneless Cooked Seasoned Uncured Ham
- Spiral Sliced Glazed Boneless Cooked Seasoned Uncured Half Ham
- Spiral Sliced Glazed Semi-Boneless Cooked Seasoned Uncured Half Ham
All of our holiday hams pair perfectly with other seasonal favorites: mashed potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce, to name just a few.
Why Choose Vegetarian-Fed Deli Meats?
All of the options above are vegetarian-fed; but what makes them better than traditional, grain-fed meats?
Vegetarian-fed meats are:
- More ethical – Since vegetarian-fed livestock often eat grass-based diets and farmers typically accomplish this by grazing animals, vegetarian-fed cows and pigs aren’t as confined as their counterparts.
- Better for the environment – Since grain feeding (especially corn feeding) requires significantly more natural resources than grazing, it’s not the most environmentally friendly option in the meat aisle.
- Potentially more nutritious – While grain-fed meats certainly offer nutritional value, early evidence suggests that grass- and vegetarian-fed meats are even more nutrient dense.
Not to mention that, as demand for vegetarian-fed meats continues to increase, these products are becoming even more accessible at your favorite grocery stores—like Whole Foods.
Wellshire: Bringing Grass-Fed Meats to the Table for Three Decades
When you’re looking for Whole Foods meat options, turn to Wellshire. All of our products are raised without antibiotics, with no added growth hormones—we partner with farmers who work hard to ethically and sustainably raise the meat products you love.
Check out our entire line of meat products and add Wellshire to your next Whole Foods list.
Sources:
Frontiers in Nutrition. Is Grassfed Meat and Dairy Better for Human and Environmental Health?. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6434678/
Scientific American. It’s Time to Rethink America’s Corn System. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/time-to-rethink-corn/
Healthline. Grass-Fed vs. Grain-Fed Beef: What’s the Difference?. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/grass-fed-vs-grain-fed-beef
