News from the beef sustainability world

Notice of Exception - Certified Sustainable Beef Framework Canada has implemented a temporary exception to its Chain of Custody (CoC) Requirements for live cattle in advance of the full publication of the Certified Sustainable Beef Framework (the ‘Framework’) updates stemming from its extensive five-year review.

This exception will remain in effect until October 31, 2023, or until withdrawn by the CRSB, at its discretion.

Canadian beef producers ensured a financial return for sustainably raising cattle thanks to pilot credit launched by Cargill and the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) Press Release Calgary, AB — The...

(TORONTO, ONTARIO), October 31, 2022 -- Montana’s BBQ & Bar® is a proud member of theCanadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CSRB).

An online 60- day comment period on the draft updated Standards opens today and runs until December 2, 2022. We encourage all interested parties to provide feedback.

September 1, 2022 – CALGARY – Calgary Co-op is committing to sustainable beef production in Canada with the launch of its new Only Alberta Black Angus Beef brand featuring the CRSB Certified...

Certified Sustainable Beef Framework Canada has granted a temporary exception for all Certification Bodies (CBs) conducting remote auditing pilot projects.

This exception will remain in effect until December 31, 2022, or until withdrawn by the CRSB, at its discretion.  

FCC Launches Sustainability Incentive Program Supporting Beef Sustainability Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has created a new offering to attract and recognize Canadian beef producers certified to sustainability standards set by the...

Metro Ontario announced its commitment to buying three million pounds of beef from Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) certified sustainable farms and ranches by 2026 in support of responsible...

Natural areas are a climate solution. There is a growing need to consider habitats such as wetlands and grasslands as on-farm assets that provide economic benefits as well as support the resiliency of our agricultural landscapes.

In particular, wetlands stand out as a powerful defense system. They sequester carbon and filter water, support pollinators and biodiversity, and provide habitat for countless wildlife including many species at risk.

The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) is pleased to announce that Loblaw Companies Ltd.  is expanding its commitment to beef sustainability in Canada with a purchase of three million additional pounds of beef sourced from CRSB Certified Sustainable farms and ranches by 2023, tripling its initial purchase of one million pounds in 2020. The beef will be purchased from CRSB Certified farms in partnership with the Ontario Corn Fed beef program, according to standards set by the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef.