Colorado now has a statewide meat-free holiday, thanks to Governor Jared Polis
- To promote meatless diets, Colorado’s Governor, Jared Polis, has declared March 20 “MeatOut Day.”
- Animal-rights group Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM) started the MeatOut initiative in 1985.
- It was created to inform consumers about the benefits of a plant-based diet.
- By signing this proclamation in support of MeatOut, Polis joins 40 other states and cities that have governors and mayors who have signed similar proclamations in recent years.
- The proclamation lists the health benefits of a plant-based diet and also the impact it would have on the environment.
- Since the proclamation was launched in 1985, more than 35 million Americans have given plant-based diets a try.
- Governor Polis made history when he became the first openly gay governor in the United States.
- Since he has been in office, Polis has urged the Department of Agriculture to transition to crops that would support the growing plant-based meat industry.
- Polis believes that meatless meat will become a leading industry in the future, much like marijuana, hemp and blockchain technology.
- Since he has been in office, Polis has urged the Department of Agriculture to transition to crops that would support the growing plant-based meat industry.
- Animal-rights group Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM) started the MeatOut initiative in 1985.
Cargill launches Black farmer equity initiative
https://www.meatingplace.com/Industry/News/Details/97575
- Black farmers, who make up less than 2 percent of America’s 3.4 million farmers, continue to deal with systemic injustices regarding property rights, financing and other exclusionary practices, according to Cargill.
- To combat this issue, Cargill has announced a partnership with the National Black Growers Council and 100 Ranchers to create the Black Farmer Equity Initiative, an initiative that will work to do away with racial inequity in agriculture.
- The company plans to partner with all sectors of the agriculture industry — ranchers, farmers, restaurants and grocery stores.
- According to Cargill, the initiative will work with customers, non-profits and others to help increase the participation and profitability of Black farmers.
- Cargill, along with it’s partners will begin by assembling listening sessions with Black Farmers to map out barriers and prioritize ways to improve market access and financial inclusion.
- Additionally, the focus will be on sustainable agricultural practices, how to support next-generation agriculture leaders and what needs to be done to advocate for policies that advance equity in agriculture.
- According to PJ Haynie III, Cargill’s engagement will help create long-term solutions to increase market opportunities and earnings potential for their growers.
- Globally, Cargill has contributed more than $15 million in the last year to programs that strengthen and support marginalized or underrepresented communities.
- To combat this issue, Cargill has announced a partnership with the National Black Growers Council and 100 Ranchers to create the Black Farmer Equity Initiative, an initiative that will work to do away with racial inequity in agriculture.
Beyond Meat forges global strategic pacts with McDonald’s and Yum Brands
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- Last week, Beyond Meat announced its newly formed partnerships with McDonald’s and Yum Brands, the parent company of Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut.
- Beyond Meat and McDonald’s set up a three-year global agreement that greatly benefits Beyond Meat as they will be the preferred supplier for the patty in the McPlant plant-based burger being tested in select markets.
- Additionally, the companies will work together to develop plant-based alternatives for chicken, pork and egg.
- Beyond’s partnership with Yum Brands is centered on creating plant-based protein menu items over the next several years for Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut.
Boxed beef prices
- Choice boxed beef: $240.53 (+0.14)
- Select boxed beef: $229.73 (+0.94)