I have been a proponent for eco-labels for food. But I wanted to share my most recent Whole Foods experience. I went to Whole Foods in Portland, Maine and noticed that they had animal welfare labeling. Great…I took some photos. Then, I asked where I could find Number 5 meat because I was curious as to the type and source of the highest rated products. They told me that no number 5 or 4 meat exists in the store. The highest rated chicken is 2, and the highest beef is 3 (and beef would be lower if environmental factors would considered). Shouldn’t bigger and more animal friendly numbers be available now, or will this eventually and effectively increase consumer demand?
August 15, 2011
Animal welfare labeling for Meat
Posted by Jason J. Czarnezki under Agriculture, Environment, Food1 Comment
August 15, 2011 at 3:10 PM
I have never seen it but think it is great. Next time in the Baltimore Whole Foods I will check it out. I am a VLS grad, 1984 whole left the law after 25 years and studied Italian cuisine and wine in Italy. My customers like to know what or who they are eating. Thanks for the info.Chef Calle