Texas Best Protein

Texas Best Protein, which also does business as Farm to Market Foods and Kennedy Sausage Company, operates at 5775 FM 2201 in Santo, Palo Pinto County, Texas. The plant holds USDA FSIS establishment numbers M950 and P950 and is listed with meat processing, meat slaughter and poultry processing activities. FSIS classifies it as a small establishment, with a grant of inspection date on file of July 12, 2021. The establishment reports retail-exempt sales and no custom-exempt activity. Species detail is not reported to FSIS.

The company website describes a 25,000 square foot cook plant in Santo producing fully cooked, boil-in-bag soups, sauces, entrees and sides for restaurants and food service companies. The site states the products are FDA and USDA inspected and that the facility is BRC certified. The company says it partners with individuals and companies on co-packing work and also develops products under three of its own brands. The website emphasizes consistent processes, food safety and continuous improvement rather than counter sales.

Phone numbers differ between sources. FSIS lists (940) 769-2028, while the website contact page lists 940-654-3087. Hours, pricing, slaughter scheduling and retail counter details are not stated in the material on file.

Texas Best Protein reports retail-exempt sales to FSIS, which typically means a counter or storefront selling cuts to the public. Retail details are not yet on file.

If you are buying a half or quarter animal, the plant is where the animal is processed; the farm sells you the animal. Read how to buy a half cow for the sequence and the math.