Cargill and its customers have renewed a program that would ensure beef producers receive at least $400 for being certified under the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB).
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Cargill renews top-up payment for CRSB-certified beef
Updated Certified Sustainable Beef Framework released
The program, launched in 2017, came up for its five-year review in 2022
A new and improved Certified Sustainable Beef Framework has been released following its first, five-year review announced the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) today.
CCIA to track certified sustainable beef
The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef says greater data visibility will help it find the holes in its pipeline
Glacier FarmMedia – A new partnership with the Canadian Cattle Identification Agency will help Canada’s certified sustainable beef system find out where cattle are dropping out of the supply chain, according to the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. It will also allow producers to track certified animals through the value chain, said the CRSB. Why […] Read more
U.K. firm to process meats in Canada for Walmart
Plant would be Hilton Foods' first in North America
A British-based firm processing proteins for the retail and foodservice sectors plans to set up shop somewhere in Eastern Canada, after reaching a deal to supply meat products to Walmart’s Canadian grocery business. Hilton Food Group announced Thursday it plans to open a new manufacturing plant in that region to supply Walmart Supercentres in Canada […] Read more
Moving sustainability funds down the supply chain
Cargill offering credits for sustainability, no matter where beef producers are in the supply chain
A pay equalization pilot program offered by Cargill will ensure all Certified Sustainable Beef Program (CSBP) producers receive a minimum of $400, a Cargill spokesperson says. Cargill recently announced the Certification Recognition Credit, an incremental payment issued in conjunction with existing qualifying cattle credits for cattle processed in 2022. “We want to recognize that just […] Read more
Beef roundtable eyes improvements
Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef asking for input from producers, processors until Dec. 2
Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef has launched online public consultations on proposed changes to its sustainability standards. This follows consultation with stakeholders, as the CRSB ends its first five years of operation. Kristine Tapley, chair of the CRSB’s certified sustainable beef framework committee, said every indicator in the standards for both beef production […] Read more
Funding, quality industry programs play a big part in on-farm beef sector investments
Cow-calf producers say programs offer benefits, and encourage others to take part
Doug Shelswell loves a good farm program. Whether it improves his bottom line, increases consumer confidence or supports farm growth, he’s on it. “Programs? We’re basically on them all; RMP for grains and livestock, we’re in AgriInvest, but we’re not in AgriStability because we have enough things on the go with our losses spread out […] Read more
Walmart locks in CRSB claim for in-store beef brand
Chain to be first retailer in Canada with certified-sustainable label on pack
The Canadian arm of Walmart has locked in enough of a supply of certified-sustainable beef to label its entire Your Fresh Market burger patty line accordingly. The retail giant announced Monday it’s now sourcing beef from “certified sustainable” farms and ranches according to standards set by the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB). The company […] Read more
Eastern Cargill plant taps into sustainable beef
Cargill’s Guelph plant is now ready to supply certified sustainable beef and the company hopes to grow that value chain
Glacier FarmMedia – Cargill says it is on its way to opening up Eastern Canada for its certified sustainable beef supply chain. The company says its Guelph processing plant had just been certified according to sustainability standards, as set down by the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, when the COVID-19 pandemic gained steam. “It was […] Read more
Information-sharing in the beef value chain still in its infancy
Many see the potential but few are seeing the rewards of beef traceability systems
Beef traceability systems have proven their worth during disease outbreaks but the benefits are far less tangible when it comes to meaningful connections between players in the value chain, a panel discussion during the Canadian Beef Industry Conference was told. “We’ve spent thousands of dollars putting those (Canadian Cattle Identification Agency) tags in ears, and […] Read more
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