Beef prices are up around 15% compared to overall food inflation of about 3% in 2025. That’s mainly due to the lowest U.S. cattle herds in nearly 75 years. Direct-to-consumer beef company Omaha Steaks gave CNBC a behind the scenes look at its operations to learn more about how beef has gotten so expensive and how companies are responding.
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Introduction
1:25 – Chapter 1: Low Supply
5:40 – Chapter 2: Soaring Demand
9:35 – Chapter 3: Imported Beef
CREDITS
Produced and Shot by: Ryan Baker
Camera, Drone and Editing by: Erin Black
Senior Managing Producer: Tala Hadavi
Animation by: Emily Park, Jason Reginato
Additional Editing: Darren Geeter
Additional Footage: Getty Image
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Why beef prices are out of control in the U.S.
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