Refrigerated Frozen Foods logo
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
  • NEWS
  • PRODUCTS
  • TOPICS
  • COLD STORAGE
  • EXCLUSIVES
  • MEDIA
  • DIRECTORIES
  • RESOURCES
  • EMAG
  • SIGN UP!
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube
  • NEWS
  • Industry News
  • People News
  • Supplier News
  • Technology Showcase
  • PRODUCTS
  • New Retail Products
  • TOPICS
  • Case Studies
  • Food Safety
  • Packaging
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Sustainable Solutions for Cold Foods
  • COLD STORAGE
  • DEVELOPMENTS & TRENDS
  • FARM TO FROZEN
  • EXCLUSIVES
  • Best New Retail Products
  • Cold Storage Facility of the Year
  • Processor of the Year
  • State of the Industry
  • Top 150 Frozen Food Processors
  • Editor's Blog
  • MEDIA
  • Podcasts
  • Polls
  • Photo Galleries
  • Videos
  • Webinars
  • Video Spotlights
  • White Paper eBlasts
  • Case Study eBlasts
  • DIRECTORIES
  • Cold Storage Construction Guide
  • Warehouse Guide
  • Food Master
  • Directory of Associations
  • RESOURCES
  • Calendar of Events
  • Food Automation & Manufacturing (FA&M) Conference & Expo
  • eNewsletter
  • Cool Word of the Week
  • Nominations for RFF Awards
  • Expert Columns
  • Partners
  • Classifieds
  • R&FF Store
  • Market Research
  • Custom Content & Marketing Services
  • EMAG
  • eMagazine
  • Archive Issues
  • Advertise
Refrigerated Frozen Foods logo
search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Refrigerated Frozen Foods logo
  • NEWS
    • Industry News
    • People News
    • Supplier News
    • Technology Showcase
  • PRODUCTS
    • New Retail Products
  • TOPICS
    • Case Studies
    • Food Safety
    • Packaging
    • Supply Chain & Logistics
    • Sustainable Solutions for Cold Foods
  • COLD STORAGE
    • DEVELOPMENTS & TRENDS
    • FARM TO FROZEN
  • EXCLUSIVES
    • Best New Retail Products
    • Cold Storage Facility of the Year
    • Processor of the Year
    • State of the Industry
    • Top 150 Frozen Food Processors
    • Editor's Blog
  • MEDIA
    • Podcasts
    • Polls
    • Photo Galleries
    • Videos
    • Webinars
    • Video Spotlights
    • White Paper eBlasts
    • Case Study eBlasts
  • DIRECTORIES
    • Cold Storage Construction Guide
    • Warehouse Guide
    • Food Master
    • Directory of Associations
  • RESOURCES
    • Calendar of Events
    • Food Automation & Manufacturing (FA&M) Conference & Expo
    • eNewsletter
    • Cool Word of the Week
    • Nominations for RFF Awards
    • Expert Columns
    • Partners
    • Classifieds
    • R&FF Store
    • Market Research
    • Custom Content & Marketing Services
  • EMAG
    • eMagazine
    • Archive Issues
    • Advertise
  • SIGN UP!
Industry NewsSustainable Solutions for Cold Foods

Industry adopts U.S. beef industry sustainability framework

The Framework is a product of the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, a multi-stakeholder organization based in Fresno, Calif.

default-cows-on-a-farm.jpg
May 8, 2019

Major food and retail companies, cattle producers, veterinarians, scientists and non-governmental organizations jointly adopted the U.S. Beef Industry Sustainability Framework, what is said to be the first-ever resource to demonstrate U.S. beef sustainability across the full value-chain.

The Framework is a product of the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (USRSB), a multi-stakeholder organization based in Fresno, Calif.

"Today, the U.S. beef industry serves a delicious, healthy and sustainable product," says Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, immediate past-chair of the USRSB and director of sustainability for JBS USA. "The U.S. Beef Industry Sustainability Framework is about telling that story to consumers by improving transparency, as well as helping the U.S. beef value-chain explore opportunities to more responsibly use resources, raise animals and care for the people who help beef get to the American dinner table."

The Framework leverages opportunities for continuous improvement unique to businesses and operations who raise, process or distribute beef in the United States. The voluntary resource was developed over the course of 4 years by beef farmers and ranchers, feed-yard operators, livestock auction markets, packers and processors, retail and foodservice companies, veterinarians, non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders who share a mission to advance, support and communicate U.S. beef sustainability.

The Framework outlines six high-priority indicators, including water resources, land resources, animal health and well-being, employee safety and well-being, efficiency and yield and air and greenhouse gas emissions.

"The Framework is an extension of our definition of beef sustainability highlighting environmental, economic and social considerations," says Ben Weinheimer, USRSB chair. "USRSB embraced each of these three pillars in the framework to ensure meaning for individuals looking to focus on viable areas of unique value to their business or operation."

"Marketplace implementation is not the purpose of the roundtable, nor are regulations," says Weinheimer. "The roundtable made a very important choice early on not to mandate standards or verify individual stakeholder performance. USRSB is focused on building trust with consumers and helping to educate the beef community about sustainability through the U.S. Beef Industry Sustainability Framework."

KEYWORDS: animal welfare beef beef production greenhouse gas emissions sustainability sustainable beef

Share This Story

Looking for a reprint of this article?
From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, order your copy today!

Recommended Content

JOIN TODAY
To unlock your recommendations.

Already have an account? Sign In

  • shoppers in the frozen aisle

    Cold & Frozen Foods Trends to Watch in ‘24

    Convenience, affordability and diverse flavors will be...
    Packaging
    By: Kelley Rodriguez
  • FromtheColdCorner_MikeBever.jpg

    Tillamook’s New Illinois Ice Cream Plant is Full of Firsts

    Site solely dedicated to ice cream and first owned and...
    Industry News
    By: Kelley Rodriguez
  • Interstate Warehousing AZ

    Cold Storage Roadmap

    2023 was a banner year for the U.S. cold storage market....
    Cold Storage
    By: Kelley Rodriguez
close

1 COMPLIMENTARY ARTICLE(S) LEFT

Loader

Already a Registered User? Sign in now.

Subscribe For Free!
  • eMagazine
  • Manage My Preferences
  • What’s Hot in Cold eNewsletter
  • Online Registration
  • Customer Service

Suntado – Idaho’s First Vertically Integrated Dairy Processor

Suntado – Idaho’s First Vertically Integrated Dairy Processor

Farm to Frozen: Top Articles and Final Thoughts

Farm to Frozen: Top Articles and Final Thoughts

Cold Storage Coming in 2025

Cold Storage Coming in 2025

More Videos

Popular Stories

MRS_Belvidere_LAC-1920w.jpg

Midwest Refrigerated Services Opens Distribution Center, Optimizing Lactalis’ Network

New-Product-VOTE-2025-1170x658.jpg

Final Days to Vote for Best New Retail Products 2025

CORE X CROWN Exterior 2.jpg

CORE X CROWN Celebrates Opening of Indiana Cold Storage Site

Cool Word of the Week

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ Cool Word of the Week puzzle is a word-guessing game that gives players a limited number of attempts to decode a hidden word.


PLAY NOW!

Events

October 18, 2025

NFRA Convention 2025

The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Convention isn’t just your typical industry meeting.

January 1, 2030

Webinar Sponsorship Information

For webinar sponsorship information, visit www.bnpevents.com/webinars or email webinars@bnpmedia.com.

View All Submit An Event

Products

Water Activity in Foods: Fundamentals and Applications, 2nd Edition

Water Activity in Foods: Fundamentals and Applications, 2nd Edition

See More Products
New Retail Products

Explore the newest flavors, textures, and innovations in the frozen food aisle!


SEE WHAT'S NEW!

Related Articles

  • default-cows-on-a-farm.jpg

    Study: U.S. beef industry can explore ways of improving sustainability, reducing environmental footprint

    See More
  • default supply chain with trucks

    Study: Food, beverage industry increasingly adopts IIoT to enable end-to-end traceability in the supply chain

    See More
  • sustainability farm

    Dairy Sustainability Framework releases global indicators for sustainability

    See More
×

Elevate your expertise in refrigerated and frozen foods with unparalleled insights and connections.

Get the latest industry updates tailored your way.

JOIN TODAY!
  • RESOURCES
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Directories
    • Store
    • Want More
  • SIGN UP TODAY
    • Create Account
    • eMagazine
    • eNewsletter
    • Customer Service
    • Manage Preferences
  • SERVICES
    • Marketing Service
    • Reprints
    • Market Research
    • List Rental
    • Survey/Respondent Access
  • STAY CONNECTED
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • X (Twitter)
  • PRIVACY
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
    • PRIVACY REQUEST
    • ACCESSIBLITY

Copyright ©2025. All Rights Reserved BNP Media.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing

Refrigerated Frozen Foods logo
search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Refrigerated Frozen Foods logo
  • NEWS
    • Industry News
    • People News
    • Supplier News
    • Technology Showcase
  • PRODUCTS
    • New Retail Products
  • TOPICS
    • Case Studies
    • Food Safety
    • Packaging
    • Supply Chain & Logistics
    • Sustainable Solutions for Cold Foods
  • COLD STORAGE
    • DEVELOPMENTS & TRENDS
    • FARM TO FROZEN
  • EXCLUSIVES
    • Best New Retail Products
    • Cold Storage Facility of the Year
    • Processor of the Year
    • State of the Industry
    • Top 150 Frozen Food Processors
    • Editor's Blog
  • MEDIA
    • Podcasts
    • Polls
    • Photo Galleries
    • Videos
    • Webinars
    • Video Spotlights
    • White Paper eBlasts
    • Case Study eBlasts
  • DIRECTORIES
    • Cold Storage Construction Guide
    • Warehouse Guide
    • Food Master
    • Directory of Associations
  • RESOURCES
    • Calendar of Events
    • Food Automation & Manufacturing (FA&M) Conference & Expo
    • eNewsletter
    • Cool Word of the Week
    • Nominations for RFF Awards
    • Expert Columns
    • Partners
    • Classifieds
    • R&FF Store
    • Market Research
    • Custom Content & Marketing Services
  • EMAG
    • eMagazine
    • Archive Issues
    • Advertise
  • SIGN UP!