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norms. As technology has advanced, the company has continued to embrace new methods for operating more sustainably and efficiently, building on that early foundation rather than starting from scratch.
Environmental responsibility at Meister Cheese extends beyond production processes to encompass the welfare of the animals at the very start of its supply chain. The company’ s Cows First™ animal welfare program illustrates this commitment very well. It is a voluntary protocol that farmers can choose to comply with, requiring them to give their animals access to the outdoors as well as an entirely vegetarian diet.“ By that, we do mean feed free from animal by-products, as well as instructing them
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