News from the beef sustainability world

Loblaw Expands Commitment to Sustainable Beef Sourcing

Loblaw Expands Commitment to Sustainable Beef Sourcing

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.

Covid-19 Exception Policy extended for the Certified Sustainable Beef Framework

Covid-19 Exception Policy extended for the Certified Sustainable Beef Framework

Certified Sustainable Beef Framework Canada has extended its temporary exception for all Certification Bodies (CBs) due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Standards and Requirements have not changed, but this exception gives CBs alternative ways of verifying that these have been met, given the range of Covid-19 restrictions and impacts. 

This exception will remain in effect until June 30, 2022, or until withdrawn by the CRSB, at its discretion.  

Walmart Canada is beefing up their sustainability commitments

Walmart Canada is beefing up their sustainability commitments

Walmart Canada will purchase the largest known quantity of beef from CRSB certified sustainable Canadian farms and ranches ever sourced by a single retailer.

Beef purchased through this commitment will support the environmental, social and economic sustainability of Canadian farmers and ranchers whose operations are certified through a third-party audited system, in accordance with sustainability standards set by the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB).

 

CRSB launches update to National Beef Sustainability Assessment

CRSB launches update to National Beef Sustainability Assessment

Calling on beef producers to contribute to sustainability benchmarking data collection.

The primary data collected from farmers and ranchers across Canada through surveys is a critical piece to the credibility and success of the environmental, land use and social Life Cycle Assessments. This data is complemented by consultations with subject matter experts and scientific data, which is used to derive the modelling assumptions for the assessment results.

Intercity Packers Commits to Beef Sustainability Across Canada

Intercity Packers Commits to Beef Sustainability Across Canada

Intercity Packers Meat & Seafood, Canada’s leading supplier of high-quality protein products for the food service industry, announces they are certified by the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) to offer a variety of products that support Canada’s beef farmers, while providing responsibly raised products backed by a robust certification system.

Chop Steakhouse & Bar expands its commitment to beef sustainability

Chop Steakhouse & Bar expands its commitment to beef sustainability

Today, Chop Steakhouse & Bar expands its commitment to beef sustainability, becoming the first full-service restaurant chain to offer steaks featuring certification that recognizes sustainable beef practices. Chop continues its leadership role, extending its beef sustainability sourcing pledge across all beef menu items.

 

Ducks Unlimited Canada applauds Walmart Canada and the CRSB on new sustainable partnership

Ducks Unlimited Canada applauds Walmart Canada and the CRSB on new sustainable partnership

Canada’s cattle farmers and ranchers are once again being recognized for their commitment to sustainability through a new partnership between Walmart Canada and the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB). Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is a proud and active supporter of the CRSB and calls the collaboration an important win for environmental stewardship.