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Applegate Farms beats 2025 regenerative goal
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Friday, 28 March, 2025, 16 : 00 PM [IST]
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New Jersey, USA
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Applegate, the nation’s leading natural and organic meat brand, announced that it has achieved its ambitious goal to source 100% of its beef for its award-winning beef hot dogs from certified regenerative grasslands—a full nine months earlier than anticipated. By implementing this change, it is helping to transition 10.8 million acres of grasslands to certified regenerative2, 80% more than its initial goal set in March 2024. The achievement underscores its commitment to scaling regenerative practices as part of its mission to develop a holistic system that connects the health of humans, animals and the planet.
Joseph O’Connor, president of Applegate, said, “Since its founding, Applegate has been at the forefront of meaningful industry change and, at our core, we believe animals raised right can be a force for good in a healthy food system. From leading the raised-with-no-antibiotics-ever movement to becoming a pioneer in organic and regenerative meat, Applegate continues to raise the bar for how food is produced and consumed. Meeting – and beating – this goal demonstrates Applegate’s zeal for change and commitment to leading the meat industry forward.”
Every beef hot dog — Applegate Organics - The Great Organic Uncured Beef Hot Dog and Applegate Naturals Beef Hot Dog — is now sourced from 100% verified regenerative farms that are certified by Regenerative Organic Certification, Land to Market, and Certified Regenerative endorsed by Certified Humane. This helps ensure the highest standards of animal welfare while supporting regenerative practices designed to improve soil health and biodiversity, delivering on the company’s promise of producing meat that consumers can feel good about eating.
Christopher Gergen, CEO of the Regenerative Organic Alliance, said, “It is exciting to see Applegate Organics beef hot dogs now being sourced from Regenerative Organic Certified grasslands. The Regenerative Organic Certified standard builds on organic certification, setting the highest global benchmarks for soil health, animal welfare, and social fairness. Applegate’s commitment to regenerative organic agriculture not only strengthens this movement but also serves as an inspiration for others to follow. Their conversion of 10 million acres to Regenerative Organic Certified ranch land is a game-changing milestone – accelerating the adoption of regenerative organic practices that benefit farmers, animals, and ecosystems worldwide.”
It defines regenerative agriculture as a series of practices that use animals to make a positive impact on the land. These practices prioritise soil health, biodiversity, water retention and farmer livelihoods, with cattle playing a pivotal role in nurturing ecosystems. The company’s transition to regenerative beef builds on a legacy of innovation and the hope that its move can be a catalyst for change across the broader industry.
Carolyn Gahn, senior director of Mission and Advocacy, emphasised the broader impact, saying, “The humble hot dog has long been our way of demonstrating how simple, accessible foods can meet high standards. By choosing Applegate beef hot dogs, consumers are supporting a strong, sustainable food system that keeps cattle on pasture, nurturing soil, healing the land and enriching rural communities.”
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