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Niman Ranch now offers Certified Humane® meats online

NORTHGLENN, Colo., October 12, 2017 / PerishableNews Niman Ranch, a national leader in sustainable agriculture and humane livestock practices, today announced their products will be available on AmazonFresh and ButcherBox to significantly increase nationwide availability of their popular sustainable and Certified Humane® raised by small independent U.S. family farmers. Amazon, the #1 Internet retailer in 2016* …

DuBreton commissions art to promote animal welfare

RIVIÈRE-DU-LOUP, QC, Oct. 5, 2017 /CNW/ – DuBreton, the largest producer of organic and Certified Humane® pork in Canada and North America, has officially unveiled a new art installation designed to promote animal welfare and created by local Quebec artist Émilie Rondeau. DuBreton ensures its pork is raised in a stress-free environment, and electric batons …

NestFresh’s Pasture Raised Eggs have become Certified Humane

NestFresh, the leader in sustainable, local, humane and natural eggs, introduces an expanded line of new pasture-raised eggs alongside a line of hard-cooked eggs. The brand will introduce Pasture Raised Organic Eggs, Pasture Raised Non-GMO Eggs and Pasture Raised Soy Free Eggs, all available in either 12-count plastic or pulp cartons. Included in the hard-cooked …

The Country Hen pledges humane values by becoming Certified Humane

Hubbardston, MA  (October 4, 2017) – The Country Hen, a leading producer of Organic, Omega-3 eggs, is celebrating its newest certification granted by Humane Farm Animal Care (HFAC). HFAC is considered the leading non-profit certification organization dedicated to improving the lives of farm animals in food production. Under its guidelines for kinder and more responsible …

This Canadian Thanksgiving, give thanks with a meal that is Certified Humane®

(HERNDON, VA, USA) – October 2, 2017 – When you gather around the table to celebrate Thanksgiving on Monday, October 9, Humane Farm Animal Care (HFAC) hopes you will give thanks with a turkey that has been Certified Humane Raised and Handled®. Certified Humane® turkeys are raised under HFAC’s Animal Care Standards for the humane …

Niman Ranch raises consumer appetites for sustainable, humanely-raised pork

DES MOINES, Iowa –(BUSINESS WIRE) – Niman Ranch, a leader in sustainable agriculture and humane livestock practices, convened its 19th annual farmer appreciation dinner with customers and partners to celebrate small independent hog farms across Iowa and surrounding states. Speakers included journalists, advocates, academic leaders and humane animal expert and renowned scientist, Temple Grandin.   …

Largest egg producer in South America becomes Certified Humane

Mantiqueira Alimentos, the largest egg producer in South America and the 12th largest egg producer in the world, has received Certified Humane® certification from Humane Farm Animal Care (HFAC), the leading international nonprofit certification program improving the lives of farm animals in food production, for two egg brands – Happy Eggs and Taeq, the brand …

Canadians want proof of ethical treatment of animals

Pretty labels are not enough. Majority want claims on meat products to be certified. DuBreton goes beyond basic certifications with Certified Humane® pork that is verified by leading third-party organization that specializes in animal welfare. TORONTO, Aug. 8, 2017 /CNW/ – There are a lot of claims being thrown around in the meat industry: all …

Farmers and retailers changing to meet consumer demand for transparency

By Natalie Taylor After years of high meat prices and the rise of protein alternatives, meat and poultry are making their way back to consumers’ dinner tables. It’s good news for grocers, given that meat is the top reason for shoppers’ preferred store choice, according to the Food Marketing Institute’s (FMI) most recent consumer survey, …