As the state checkoff program for more than 140,000 cattle producers, Texas Beef Council is tasked with finding a place on consumers’ plates for beef. Beef Loving Texans was born out of a need for a consumer-facing brand that meets Texans in their everyday lives, in order to increase the visibility of beef and support the beef industry in Texas.
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The old adage isn’t wrong: we are what we eat. Some of us get pulled towards traditional, tried-and-true flavors. Others enjoy the search for what’s new, next and exciting. With more options than ever before, our food choices make a statement about our identity.
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