![]() ![]() The new line was made possible in part by Applegate’s collaborative approach to its mission of “changing the meat we eat,” which includes leveraging partnerships as a valuable tool for creating change.įor example, the company teamed with SunFed Ranch in Northern California, which is certified regenerative by the Savory Institute’s Land to Market Seal, to create the Do Good Dog.Īsoudegan explained by partnering with the Savory Institute to become certified regenerative, farmers not only measure the sustainable benefits of their actions but they also benefit economically, which she says create a positive feedback loop and incentive to “keep doing those good things.” Unexpected partnerships across industries builds resiliency ![]() The company’s Do Good Dog is an “approachable ambassador for explaining what regenerative is,” according to Asoudegan, who explained the company is hoping the innovation will help take regenerative agriculture from niche to norm and show people that they can make a positive impact on the environment one small bite at a time. To help “democratize” this message, Asoudegan said, Applegate created the first nationally available hot dog made with beef raised on verified regenerative US grasslands. ‘Democratizing’ regenerative agriculture with the Do Good Dog And that meat can actually be one of the best solutions we have out there for reversing climate change,” she said. “And I though, what better story could a meat company be telling than it’s not the cow – it’s the how. ![]() She explained at Natural Products Expo West in California earlier this month that a “lightbulb went off when I learned that animals can actually be one of the most effective tools for sequestering carbon into the soil,” increasing biodiversity, improving the soil’s water holding capacity and improving the overall ecosystem. “Climate has made people think about where food comes from even more than they usually have,” and they cannot be mollified with carbon offsets or half measures – “they want to see new systems of farming that actually are in line with nature,” said Gina Asoudegan, vice president of mission and innovation at Applegate. Emulsifiers, stabilizers, hydrocolloids.Chocolate and confectionery ingredients.Carbohydrates and fibers (sugar, starches).Plant-based, alt proteins, precision fermentation. ![]()
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