DecisionNext and Colorado Premium Partner to Bring AI-Powered Forecasting to Beef Procurement
Published: August 11, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO – August 11, 2025 – DecisionNext, the leading AI platform that enables companies to optimize the buying or selling of commodities at the best possible time and price, today announced a new partnership with Colorado Premium, a premier U.S.-based beef processor and supplier. This agreement marks a significant milestone for DecisionNext, expanding its leadership in AI-driven forecasting and price optimization within the protein industry.
With cow inventories at their lowest levels since the 1940s and beef supply balancing higher cattle weights with lower animal numbers, buyers face a complex and volatile market environment. By leveraging the DecisionNext analytics platform, Colorado Premium will structure near-term and long-term procurement decisions, maximize market opportunities for their customers, and inform the business through clear, data-driven insights.
“DecisionNext Direct lets us compare up to four models side by side and run 26-week forecasts, giving us the clarity to take advantage of the spot market while negotiating formula business,” said Scott Flanary, Director of Protein Purchasing at Colorado Premium. “It brings confidence to our buying decisions, even in a volatile market.”
This partnership aligns with Colorado Premium’s commitment to operational excellence and data-driven decision-making, ensuring its procurement team is equipped with best-in-class tools to navigate market volatility while improving performance tracking across its operations.
“We’re excited to welcome Colorado Premium as a DecisionNext partner,” said Rohit Aggarwal, COO of DecisionNext. “Their team is embracing technology to navigate a challenging beef market, and our platform will support them with clear, actionable insights to strengthen their procurement and sales decisions. It’s rewarding to work with forward-thinking partners who see the value of combining data with expertise to improve performance.”
The DecisionNext and Colorado Premium partnership sets a new standard for how modern beef processors can leverage AI-powered forecasting to drive agility, margin improvement, and informed decision-making across their supply chain and procurement operations.
About Colorado Premium
Founded in 1998, Colorado Premium is a leading U.S. beef processor and supplier known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer partnerships. Serving a diverse range of customers with tailored beef programs, Colorado Premium has earned a reputation for flexibility and excellence in the industry, delivering value-added protein solutions that meet the evolving needs of retailers, foodservice, and further processors across North America. For more information, visit https://www.coloradopremium.com.
About DecisionNext
DecisionNext is the leading AI platform for helping companies buy and sell commodities at the best times, with the best formulas, at the best prices. The company has revolutionized how commodity price and supply forecasting supports business decisions, offering the only platform that incorporates users’ expertise and up-to-the-moment market insights into the process. Its global customer base includes leaders in meat & agriculture, mining & natural resources, and other commodity industries, including major brands like Johnsonville, Sysco, and Kilcoy Global Foods. For more information, visit https://www.decisionnext.com.
