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Where We're Headed

Where We're Headed

Dedicated to more sustainable and regenerative agriculture and business practices. Always striving for consistent progress, not perfection.

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The Cleaner Wiener™ Is Now Even Cleaner

June 28, 2017

Our natural and organic 100% grass-fed beef hot dogs are officially verified by the Non-GMO Project.

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Our Commitment to More Humane Chicken Standards

March 03, 2017

At Applegate, we take pride in being the nation’s leading natural and organic meat company. We have never been content with the status quo, especially when it comes to animal welfare.

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Cheers to Changemaker Graham Meriweather

December 05, 2013

Graham created the documentary film, American Meat, which takes a look at chicken, hog and cattle production in America through the eyes of farmers.

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Cheers to Changemaker Danielle Gould of Food+Tech Connect

December 02, 2013

Danielle Gould launched Food+Tech Connect to join food and technology innovators to make the world a better place through food.

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Cheers to Changemaker Coach Mark Smallwood of Rodale Institute

December 02, 2013

Executive Director, Coach Mark Smallwood is the Executive Director of the Rodale Institute, the “birthplace of the organic movement.”