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Is White Marble Farms a premium pork brand?
Yes, White Marble Farms qualifies as premium pork.
White Marble Farms is produced in the heart of pork country using the USDA's Verified Process program and
meets the strict guidelines for natural meat. It is bred from a unique line of animals for superior quality. White
Marble Farms products are selected for generous marbling, rich color and flawless texture.
Each of these qualities factor into a great eating experience every time. .
Where is White Marble Farms?
White Marble Farms products originate from animals raised on independent family farms using world-class
animal welfare and husbandry practices on farms in Iowa, Missouri and Illinois.
Sysco's top concerns are for the safety of the animal and producing safe food products for consumers.So, for the safety of our farmers and their animals, we do not publicly list our family farm locations.
The name White Marble Farms originates from the rich, white marbling in the pork. It helps describe the brand's
philosophy and the heritage behind the pork in an ongoing effort to help create solutions for our customers.
Are animals treated humanely?
Yes. It is our first priority to make sure the animals are treated humanely. We have a number of programs in
place to help ensure animals are treated properly and safely.
Each farm must be USDA Process Verified. This program uses a third party to audit and confirm a producer’s
documented animal welfare practices and feeding practices, among other information. Find more information
about the USDA Process Verified program at http://processverified.usda.gov/.
Sysco requires each producer to be Pork Quality Assurance certified. You can learn more at
http://www.pork.org/Producers/PQA/PQA.aspx.
Sysco also uses a Truckers Quality Assurance program to certify all truckers transporting animals. This
program includes extensive training on how to properly transport animals. You can find more information about
this program at
http://www.pork.org/Producers/PQA/PQA.aspx.
Are White Marble Farms pigs raised indoors?
Yes, White Marble Farms pigs are raised in spacious, climate-controlled facilities that keep animals cleaner and
healthier. Additionally, these spacious facilities make clean, fresh food available at all times during the day for
each animal.
Pigs are able to move freely in state-of-the-art facilities. They are not restricted to one area.
What are White Marble Farms pigs fed?
White Marble Farms pigs are given an all-grain-based diet consisting of corn and soybeans that promotes
growth and marbling.
Each animal has clean, fresh food available at all times during the day.
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