Whether you’re looking for venison or grass-fed beef, First Light’s exceptional cuts are ready for your table.

The History of First Light

In 2003, the First Light founders started thinking about creating a revolutionary new meat company. They wrote down a few values on a piece of paper (like integrity, innovation, happiness, and sustainability) and remain guided by these principles today. Nearly 180 family farms are part of the First Light family, raising 100% grass-fed animals on free-range pastures throughout New Zealand.

First Light Company Mission

First Light’s meat is known for its melt-in-your-mouth texture and beautiful marbling. This brand raises grass-fed Wagyu beef and venison on family farms in New Zealand, where animals are never treated with antibiotics or added hormones.

Benefits of First Light

First Light has garnered numerous awards and certifications over the years, including gold medals at the World Steak Challenge in London and the Steak of Origin competition in New Zealand. This brand raises 100% grass-fed cattle without grains, animal by-products, feedlots, antibiotics, or added hormones, and is the first New Zealand meat company to be awarded the internally recognized Certified Humane® accreditation, which ensures the animals have been raised with the strictest welfare standards in mind.

Top First Light Products

Thrive Market members have spoken, and this is how they stock their freezers.

Wagyu Beef Ribeye Steak, 2-Pack

Elevate your next cookout with First Light’s succulent ribeye. Thrive Market member Brett from South Carolina calls them “the perfect thickness for the grill” and Lisa from Florida says “they melt like butter in your mouth.”

Ground Beef Patties

Your best burger night ever is within reach when you start with a pack of 80/20 ground beef patties. Kayleigh from Georgia says “I can taste a HUGE difference between these and regular ground beef from the grocery store—will be repurchasing!”

Ground Beef

A pound of ground beef is endlessly versatile. From tacos to stuffed peppers, a simple and satisfying supper is never far away, especially when you rely on First Light’s grass-fed cut. Rachel from Utah says “the quality of this product was AMAZING. My family kept asking what I did ‘different’”.

Grass-Fed Steak Recipes from Thrive Market

Fire up the grill for these show-stopping meals.

Ribeye with Cherry Steak Sauce

This recipe from Chef Sam Kass features a perfectly cooked steak as the main event, but kicks every bite up a notch with a slightly sweet cherry sauce cooked down with red wine.

8 Ways to Cook Ground Beef

Need a fresh dinner idea for ground beef? This post has eight family-friendly recipes, including our favorite burger, Whole30® Compatible meatloaf, and Italian meatballs.

Ground Beef Chili Recipe

If chili is on your list of comfort foods, don’t miss our recipe for this extra-meaty version seasoned with lots of spices like paprika, oregano, and chili powder.

First Light, Pasture Raised Elk Steak