"Publix handles its meat products about as seriously as one can get, whether that's fresh meats at the deli or frozen meats for the week ahead. While it knows how to keep customers coming back for more, Publix is not a farming or ranching company, so it partners with affiliates who are. Stahl-Meyer Foods, Inc., based in Florida, is one of Publix's primary suppliers, providing hot dogs and smoked meats to the big-name grocer, while Verde Farms is credited with supplying 100% grass-fed beef."
"Publix also lists Prestage Farms and White Oak as major suppliers of meat. While the grocer's list has shifted to introduce Stahl-Meyer Foods, Inc. and Verde Farms, it still credits those two, which seemed to be the majority suppliers until October 2025. Prestage Farms supplies Publix-branded turkey (frozen, fresh, ground, and whole) for both the Publix and Greenwise brands. So that's what you're waiting 30 minutes for at the deli counter -"
Publix partners with external farming and processing affiliates rather than owning farms. Suppliers include Stahl-Meyer Foods, Inc. (hot dogs and smoked meats), Verde Farms (100% grass-fed beef), Prestage Farms (Publix-branded turkey) and White Oak Pastures (processing beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and fish). Publix maintains rigorous policies and supplier guidelines across its supply network. Those standards often result in higher retail prices than some competing grocery stores. Publix builds long-standing relationships with farmers and suppliers across its areas of operation. Some deli items and brand offerings reflect specific supplier sourcing and processing arrangements.
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