Grill’d rolls out seaweed-fed beef in a sustainable first

Australian healthy-burger restaurant chain Grill’d has announced that it will be rolling out a world-first sustainable, grass-fed beef: Gamechanger.

The meat is made from black angus cattle that produce up to two-thirds less methane emissions than regular cattle.

In partnership with Sea Forest and the University of New England NSW, Grill’d has developed an innovative way to feed its grass-fed cows. By feeding the cattle asparagopsis (a native and natural Tasmanian seaweed), methane emissions are reduced by up to 67 per cent, with ongoing trials targeting a 90 per cent reduction. 

This world-first trial will revolutionise the grass fed-beef industry, leading the way for others and helping smash national targets signed by the Australian Federal government to reduce methane emissions by 30 per cent by 2030.

“Asparagopsis is a seaweed native to Tasmania. It’s very special as it has a unique set of properties that carry across to cattle, and when consumed, it reduces methane in those animals. It’s great to see a direct-to-consumer product that Sea Forest is contributing to where consumers can make a real difference themselves – enjoying low-carbon products that are better for the planet,” says Rocky De Nys, Chief Scientific Officer of Sea Forest.

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“We’re really excited to see Gamechanger beef come to life. This is the future of beef – and we won’t stop at 61 restaurants. But for now, and for only an extra buck, guests can help the planet by choosing a low methane product, simply by upgrading their favourite beef burger,” says Grill’d Founder Simon Crowe.

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