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North American Bison / TenderBison
North American Bison operates a harvest plant in New Rockford, North Dakota, and sells bison under the TenderBison brand.
- Sourcing
- The company says it buys from independent ranchers rather than supplementing supply with company-owned animals.
- Location
- FSIS lists establishment M18859 at 1658 Highway 281, New Rockford, North Dakota.
- Sourcing
- Named ranches include Hidden Bison in Minnesota, Foothills Bison in South Dakota and Kenmar in North Dakota.
- Practices
- TenderBison’s 80/20 ground-bison page describes grain finishing.
- Practices
- A company brochure describes air chilling and individual-animal traceability.
- Practices
- Its 8 oz New York strip specification calls for 7–14 days of aging and one pass of Jaccard mechanical tenderization before cutting.
Researched September 21, 2026
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TenderBison
90% Lean Ground Bison
- Feed
- Grain-finished; Diet includes grass / forage
- Origin
- Not specified
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TenderBison
Tender Bison Strip Steak, 8 oz
- Feed
- Not specified
- Origin
- Not specified
TenderBison Bison Sirloin Steak, 8 oz
- Feed
- Not specified
- Origin
- Not specified
TenderBison Ground Bison Brick, 16 oz
- Feed
- Grain-finished; Diet includes grass / forage
- Origin
- Not specified
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Uncooked Ground Buffalo Burgers
- Feed
- Grass / forage + Grain
- Origin
- U.S. / Canada
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Bison Sirloin Steak
- Feed
- Grain-finished; Diet includes grass / forage
- Origin
- Not specified
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