Dunedin Meat Department is Expanding!

We’re thrilled to introduce two new brands to our selection: Thomas Farms and Providence Cattle Co. Both brands uphold exceptional quality standards and and exemplify the sustainability and taste that we value here at The Patch. You can find a variety of their products exclusively at our Dunedin location. Keep reading to discover what makes these companies special — plus, check out some delicious recipes to enjoy their premium meats.

Thomas Farms

• • • Animals are humanely, sustainably raised on Australia’s best pastures.
    • Their animals are raised without antibiotics.
    • Partner with farmers who share our ethical standards.
    • Healthy animals, better products, and pride in our work.
    • Grass-fed & grass-finished: Our beef and lamb are grass-fed and grass-finished for their entire lives.
    • Origin: Sourced from Southern Australia — where a premium environment creates premium meat.
    • Committed to caring for the earth.
    • Australia: Reduced emissions with anaerobic lagoons and support life cycle analysis.
    • U.S.: Upgraded to solar energy and improved efficiency.
    • Focused on reducing, reusing, recycling, and cutting our carbon footprint.
    • To ensure optimal freshness and extend shelf life, their products are sealed using Cryovac® brand food packaging, then frozen and packed in insulated coolers with dry ice for delivery.

Check out some great recipes from Thomas Farms HERE

Providence Cattle Company

• • • Mission: To provide the finest quality grass-fed beef to restaurants and consumers, with a commitment to the Fresh-From-Florida program.
    • Cattle:
      • Angus-based cows and steers born, raised, and processed in Florida. Local!
      • Diet consists of high-quality grasses, strictly adhering to American Grassfed Association guidelines.
      • Cattle are never given antibiotics or growth hormones.
    • Quality:
      • Consistently provides well-marbled, great-tasting beef.
      • Each cut is personally inspected for quality before distribution.
      • Grass-fed beef is known for its healthy Omega-3 fats, offering a health-conscious alternative.
    • Family Business:
      • Founded over a decade ago by the Planz Family as a cow/calf operation in Hillsborough County.
    • Tradition of Excellence:
      • Founder Joe Planz has a background in dairy farming and 35 years in the hotel and restaurant industry.
      • Emphasizes traceability and superior Angus genetics for marbling, producing exceptional beef.
    • Partnerships:
      • Recognized as a premier grass-fed cattle producer in Florida.
      • Proud Protein Partner of the 2024 Buccaneers

Check out some great recipes from Providence Cattle Company HERE