The Florida Beef Council is working to promote beef to their neighbors during a recent event in Tampa. We caught up with Deanne Maples with the Florida Beef Council to learn more. Maples said, “So last weekend the Florida Beef Council spent the day with thousands of families at WEDU Be My Neighbor Day in Tampa and I’ll tell you it …
Florida Beef Council Promotes Beef at Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival
The Florida Beef Council has been busy promoting beef at the Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival in Miami this past week. We caught up with Deanne Maples with the Florida Beef Council to learn more. Maples said, “This year marked our third year participating in the Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival and it’s really been …
Florida Beef Council Highlights Upcoming Promotional Efforts
The Florida Beef Council is preparing for a high-energy month of promotional activities, beginning this weekend with a major consumer-focused event at Daytona International Speedway. From motorsports partnerships to culinary showcases, the council is continuing its mission to connect consumers with beef through creative, engaging experiences. DM Maples with the Florida Beef Council says the pace is only accelerating. “I …
Florida Beef Council Prepares for National Beef Checkoff Meetings at CattleCon 2026
The Florida Beef Council is looking ahead to an important week for the beef industry as National Beef Checkoff meetings take place during the 2026 CattleCon in Nashville, Tennessee. The meetings, held through the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, bring together industry leaders from across the country to evaluate how checkoff dollars are being invested and to help guide future priorities. Deanne …
Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion Programs
The Florida Cattle Enhancement Board continues to provide vital funding for research, promotion, and educational efforts within the state’s beef industry. This support helps programs that aim to educate both the public and professionals about beef production, quality, and safety standards. Rick Hartman, chairman of the Florida Beef Council, highlighted some of the food service educational events made possible through …
Florida Beef Council Excited For New Dietary Guidelines
Florida Beef Council Welcomes New Dietary Guidelines Emphasizing Protein and Whole Foods The Florida Beef Council is welcoming the release of the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which place a strong emphasis on whole foods and high-quality protein. As conversations around nutrition and healthy lifestyles continue to grow, beef is once again being recognized as an important part of a …
Florida Beef Council Encourages Beef-Focused New Year’s Resolutions for 2026
As we approach 2026, the Florida Beef Council is encouraging consumers to think differently about their New Year’s resolutions—by putting nourishing, protein-rich foods like beef back on the plate. With many families juggling busy schedules, wellness goals, and the post-holiday slump, beef can play a valuable role in supporting energy, satiety, and balanced nutrition. To better understand how beef fits …
Florida Beef Council Reveals Outcome of Online Beef Promotion
Florida Beef Council Sees Big Returns from Sam’s Club E-Commerce Campaign The Florida Beef Council continues to find innovative ways to promote beef to consumers, and a recent e-commerce campaign delivered impressive results. The campaign, which ran from August 15th through September 30th, was built specifically around the Sam’s Club e-commerce platform, targeting Florida consumers during a key seasonal shopping …
FBC Recognizes Board Members As They Wrap Up 2025
Florida Beef Council Celebrates a Strong 2025 Beef Promotion Year and Honors Key Leaders The Florida Beef Council (FBC) is wrapping up the 2025 beef promotion year, and it has truly been a period of growth, outreach, and collaboration. We caught up with Deanne Maples of the Florida Beef Council to gather her reflections on this year’s accomplishments and the …
Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of the Florida Beef Council
How the Cattle Enhancement Board Strengthens the Work of the Florida Beef Council The Florida Beef Council (FBC) continues to elevate beef promotion and producer education across the state, thanks in large part to the support of the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board. According to Deanne Maples, this partnership has become essential in helping the Council expand its impact despite limited …



