Consumers approach the purchase of meat, poultry, or seafood products with many concerns – freshness, shelf life, inflation-impacted prices, food waste, plastic waste, consumption of non-renewable resources, recyclability, product traceability, and the need for convenient meal prep in their often-hectic days. 

This week’s installment of Independent Thoughts might be better named Random Thoughts, namely some unrelated news items gleaned from the always interesting wide world of meat.

For many brand owners in the meat, poultry and seafood industries, sustainability ranks as a primary business goal. 

Sustainability is one of Greenfield Natural Meat Co.’s core business strategies, and it is central to every aspect of the brand’s business — including how the company cares for animals, its employees and the environment.

Lightweight substrates can be recyclable, compostable and/or contain recycled content. 

First Sustainalytics ESG-rated Paraguyan consumer company demonstrates commitment to sustainability leadership, best practices, and quality assurance.

Jeff Tripician is a longtime proponent of sustainably raised meat products and how they connect the livelihood of farmers and ranchers, environmental sustainability, and improved health for consumers.

Silver Fern Farms posted a recent market expansion milestone, now selling its Net Carbon Zero by Nature 100% Grass-Fed Angus Beef in more than 134 Jewel-Osco supermarkets across the Midwest.

Brand owners and consumers want products that are sustainable and convenient. Reclosable packaging addresses both of these needs.

The Sheep Discovery Center brings together producers from six states to create a sustainable agriculture center to hone best practices in the lamb industry. Superior Farms’ CEO Rick Stott shares insights on the center’s mission and what it means for the U.S. lamb industry.