Grassfed Angus Beef with Low Methane Emissions Now on Three Blue Ducks Menus
GRASSFED Angus beef carrying low methane emissions claims through the use of feed additives based on asparagopsis seaweed is now appearing on restaurant menus for the first time.
The Three Blue Ducks restaurant chain, part-owned by MasterChef personality Andy Allen, is now serving low emissions certified grassfed beef in its restaurants in Byron Bay and Rosebery (Sydney). The chain also has eateries in Bronte, Nimbo, Melbourne, and Bellingen. The beef is grown using pioneer asparagopsis grower Sea Forest’s SeaFeed supplement.
Low emissions beef fed rations containing 3NOP (Bovaer), produced by the North Australian Pastoral Co and others, has been sold in restaurants and food service outlets since 2019. Supermarket retailer Coles added its carbon-neutral Bovaer-fed Coles Finest beef range in 2022.
However, Three Blue Ducks claims to be offering “the world’s first low-emissions steak (produced with asparagopsis-based SeaFeed), reducing methane emissions by up to 67%,” Sea Forest and Three Blue Ducks say in a statement.
Three Blue Ducks says the partnership celebrates the business’s commitment to sustainability and high-quality food, claiming a “world-first in sustainable dining.”
“By utilizing Sea Forest’s innovative SeaFeed, a seaweed-based supplement, the restaurant group is taking a significant step toward mitigating the environmental impact of livestock farming while delivering a delicious, high-quality steak to diners,” the statement said.
“At Three Blue Ducks, we believe that amazing food can be good for the planet, which is why we’re excited to serve the world’s first low-emissions steak,” said Three Blue Ducks co-founder Darren Robertson.
“With Sea-Fed Beef, we’re not just offering our diners quality product; we’re also helping tackle the climate crisis by reducing the methane emissions from cattle. It’s a win for everyone – from the farmers, to the environment, and to our customers who can enjoy their steak with a clearer conscience.”
Sea Forest’s SeaFeed product is a natural seaweed supplement formulated from the evolving science of the native red seaweed, asparagopsis, that when added to cattle feed, reduces methane emissions by up to 67%. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is 84 times more effective at trapping heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide, making its reduction vital in the fight against climate change.
By incorporating Sea Fed Beef into its menus, Three Blue Ducks claims to be helping reduce the agricultural sector’s contribution to global warming, one meal at a time.
Angus cattle receiving a Sea Forest asparagopsis supplement as part of the supply chain delivering low-methane beef to the Three Blue Ducks restaurant chain
Sea Forest chief executive Sam Elsom said Sea-Fed Beef was “huge for the global food industry.”
“We hope it will soon be found on menus around the world. Not only does it deliver the quality and flavor that steak lovers crave, but it also represents a crucial step toward more sustainable, responsible farming practices. We’re proud to see our innovation having a positive impact, both on the environment and on the dining experience in Australia and hopefully globally.”
