Title: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: Anonymous on April 28, 2016, 09:01:12 PM
Post by: Anonymous on April 28, 2016, 09:01:12 PM
Earls switch to U.S. meat 'a slap in the face,' Alberta Beef Producers boss says
Head of cattlemen's association says domestic producers can satisfy chain's humane standards
Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: Anonymous on April 28, 2016, 09:16:41 PM
Post by: Anonymous on April 28, 2016, 09:16:41 PM
Any company that does not buy Canadian products does not get my business. Anything we produce, raise or extract is better than anywhere else in the world. Buy Canadian when possible.Quote from: "seoulbro"http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/earls-cattlemens-association-humane-beef-alberta-1.3557523
Earls switch to U.S. meat 'a slap in the face,' Alberta Beef Producers boss says
Head of cattlemen's association says domestic producers can satisfy chain's humane standards
I am getting sick of the Canadian beef industry taking it in the ass. I do not care about Earls anyway their food is not that good. They do have cute waitresses in tight black dresses though.
Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: cc on April 28, 2016, 09:42:22 PM
Post by: cc on April 28, 2016, 09:42:22 PM
Any company that does not buy Canadian products does not get my business. Anything we produce, raise or extract is better than anywhere else in the world. Buy Canadian when possible.Quote from: "seoulbro"http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/earls-cattlemens-association-humane-beef-alberta-1.3557523
Earls switch to U.S. meat 'a slap in the face,' Alberta Beef Producers boss says
Head of cattlemen's association says domestic producers can satisfy chain's humane standards
I am getting sick of the Canadian beef industry taking it in the ass. I do not care about Earls anyway their food is not that good. They do have cute waitresses in tight black dresses though.ac_lovestruck
Life is always about priorities and trade-offs, sex always being a high priority
That said, I was never a big "Earl"y. Now I won't go in the door ... even if they had nude male waiters
Hmmm ... Can I think about that for a bit?
Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: Anonymous on April 28, 2016, 09:50:09 PM
Post by: Anonymous on April 28, 2016, 09:50:09 PM
Any company that does not buy Canadian products does not get my business. Anything we produce, raise or extract is better than anywhere else in the world. Buy Canadian when possible.Quote from: "seoulbro"http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/earls-cattlemens-association-humane-beef-alberta-1.3557523
Earls switch to U.S. meat 'a slap in the face,' Alberta Beef Producers boss says
Head of cattlemen's association says domestic producers can satisfy chain's humane standards
I am getting sick of the Canadian beef industry taking it in the ass. I do not care about Earls anyway their food is not that good. They do have cute waitresses in tight black dresses though.ac_lovestruck
Life is always about priorities and trade-offs, sex always being a high priority
That said, I was never a big "Earl"y. Now I won't go in the door ... even if they had nude male waiters
Hmmm ... Can I think about that for a bit?
There is not many Earls franchises here, but if there were I would not go. Hey Herman, how sexy are the waitresses?
Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: Anonymous on April 28, 2016, 09:54:31 PM
Post by: Anonymous on April 28, 2016, 09:54:31 PM
Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: RW on April 28, 2016, 10:20:08 PM
Post by: RW on April 28, 2016, 10:20:08 PM
Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: priscilla1961 on April 28, 2016, 10:22:32 PM
Post by: priscilla1961 on April 28, 2016, 10:22:32 PM
Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: priscilla1961 on April 28, 2016, 11:49:03 PM
Post by: priscilla1961 on April 28, 2016, 11:49:03 PM
Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: priscilla1961 on April 28, 2016, 11:50:47 PM
Post by: priscilla1961 on April 28, 2016, 11:50:47 PM
Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: Anonymous on April 29, 2016, 12:18:03 AM
Post by: Anonymous on April 29, 2016, 12:18:03 AM
Any company that does not buy Canadian products does not get my business. Anything we produce, raise or extract is better than anywhere else in the world. Buy Canadian when possible.Quote from: "seoulbro"http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/earls-cattlemens-association-humane-beef-alberta-1.3557523
Earls switch to U.S. meat 'a slap in the face,' Alberta Beef Producers boss says
Head of cattlemen's association says domestic producers can satisfy chain's humane standards
More bad news for Alberta.
Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: Anonymous on April 29, 2016, 12:18:42 AM
Post by: Anonymous on April 29, 2016, 12:18:42 AM
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Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: priscilla1961 on April 29, 2016, 12:37:54 AM
Post by: priscilla1961 on April 29, 2016, 12:37:54 AM
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How is Shen Li Priscilla?
Shen Li is take the rest.
Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: Anonymous on April 29, 2016, 01:00:16 AM
Post by: Anonymous on April 29, 2016, 01:00:16 AM
I have been boycotting Earl's based on their shitty food for years now.Quote from: "RW"
I don't like it either.
Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: Renee on April 29, 2016, 07:17:06 AM
Post by: Renee on April 29, 2016, 07:17:06 AM
I don't see anything wrong with that. In fact, the ONLY thing I do see as wrong, is a boycott of a business based on the fact that their meat supplier can't meet the humane standards Earl's is looking for. It's tough toe nails as far as I'm concerned. If you think Earl's should be using Alberta raised beef then put the pressure on the Alberta cattle industry to raise their beef cows right.
Jesus Christ.....Forest for the trees...anyone?
This is just another stupid case of misplaced outrage.
BTW, for a pretty laid back people, you Caunucks bitch about a lot of shit. Maybe you all need to go club some more seals and release some of that bad energy.
Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: ELPHUPPHY on April 29, 2016, 08:21:12 AM
Post by: ELPHUPPHY on April 29, 2016, 08:21:12 AM
Regardless of whether or not their food is shitty, (never ate in one) I applaud their policy of using meat that is antibiotic free and without steroids and growth hormones.Quote from: "Renee"
BTW, for a pretty laid back people, you Caunucks bitch about a lot of shit.Maybe you all need to go club some more seals and release some of that bad energy. :laugh3:
OMG!! Screen, meet coffee. Bwahahahahahahahha!!
Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: Anonymous on April 29, 2016, 09:06:25 AM
Post by: Anonymous on April 29, 2016, 09:06:25 AM
Regardless of whether or not their food is shitty, (never ate in one) I applaud their policy of using meat that is antibiotic free and without steroids and growth hormones.Quote from: "Renee"
I don't see anything wrong with that. In fact, the ONLY thing I do see as wrong, is a boycott of a business based on the fact that their meat supplier can't meet the humane standards Earl's is looking for. It's tough toe nails as far as I'm concerned. If you think Earl's should be using Alberta raised beef then put the pressure on the Alberta cattle industry to raise their beef cows right.
Jesus Christ.....Forest for the trees...anyone?
This is just another stupid case of misplaced outrage.:t1929:
BTW, for a pretty laid back people, you Caunucks bitch about a lot of shit. Maybe you all need to go club some more seals and release some of that bad energy.:laugh3:
Creekstone Farms where they will buy their meat from is not much different than Alberta raised beef..
Alberta beef is as humane as that supplier, but that certification is an American thing..
The Alberta beef industry wanted time to get that certification..
But, our standards our actually higher than the USA with lower stress levels for animals..
Earls did not do any research on the matter.
Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: Renee on April 29, 2016, 10:25:13 AM
Post by: Renee on April 29, 2016, 10:25:13 AM
Regardless of whether or not their food is shitty, (never ate in one) I applaud their policy of using meat that is antibiotic free and without steroids and growth hormones.Quote from: "Renee"
I don't see anything wrong with that. In fact, the ONLY thing I do see as wrong, is a boycott of a business based on the fact that their meat supplier can't meet the humane standards Earl's is looking for. It's tough toe nails as far as I'm concerned. If you think Earl's should be using Alberta raised beef then put the pressure on the Alberta cattle industry to raise their beef cows right.
Jesus Christ.....Forest for the trees...anyone?
This is just another stupid case of misplaced outrage.:t1929:
BTW, for a pretty laid back people, you Caunucks bitch about a lot of shit. Maybe you all need to go club some more seals and release some of that bad energy.:laugh3:
Creekstone Farms where they will buy their meat from is not much different than Alberta raised beef..
Alberta beef is as humane as that supplier, but that certification is an American thing..
The Alberta beef industry wanted time to get that certification..
But, our standards our actually higher than the USA with lower stress levels for animals..
Earls did not do any research on the matter.
I'm sure they did their research. Business decisions in successful corporations are rarely done on a whim.
It appears that it's a matter of supply and demand. While I'm sure many beef growers in Alberta can meet the Humane standards, it looks like at this time there aren't enough to go around. I'm sure after this flap is over it will change.
Down the line new contracts will go out to bid and Alberta cows will get another shot at ending up as overpriced stew meat in a crappy chain restaurant.
BTW, while we are discussing this very important issue. I'm going to start a movement to boycott Applebee's. I'm more than a little concerned about how their poultry suppliers are raising birds for their boneless chicken wings. I think it's really cruel and immoral to be raising chickens without bones. How are those poor things supposed to stand up, FFS?
Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: Anonymous on April 29, 2016, 11:18:43 AM
Post by: Anonymous on April 29, 2016, 11:18:43 AM
Regardless of whether or not their food is shitty, (never ate in one) I applaud their policy of using meat that is antibiotic free and without steroids and growth hormones.Quote from: "Renee"
I don't see anything wrong with that. In fact, the ONLY thing I do see as wrong, is a boycott of a business based on the fact that their meat supplier can't meet the humane standards Earl's is looking for. It's tough toe nails as far as I'm concerned. If you think Earl's should be using Alberta raised beef then put the pressure on the Alberta cattle industry to raise their beef cows right.
Jesus Christ.....Forest for the trees...anyone?
This is just another stupid case of misplaced outrage.:t1929:
BTW, for a pretty laid back people, you Caunucks bitch about a lot of shit. Maybe you all need to go club some more seals and release some of that bad energy.:laugh3:
Creekstone Farms where they will buy their meat from is not much different than Alberta raised beef..
Alberta beef is as humane as that supplier, but that certification is an American thing..
The Alberta beef industry wanted time to get that certification..
But, our standards our actually higher than the USA with lower stress levels for animals..
Earls did not do any research on the matter.
Earls acknowledges that Alberta beef is raised ethically. This all about that American certification that does not exist in Canada. Earls did not consult with Canadian beef producers who are willing to establish a similar Canadian system and that is the real slap in the face. This is the exact opposite of what A&W Canada did. They worked with the Canadian beef industry.
Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: Renee on April 29, 2016, 12:11:08 PM
Post by: Renee on April 29, 2016, 12:11:08 PM
Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: Anonymous on April 29, 2016, 12:17:48 PM
Post by: Anonymous on April 29, 2016, 12:17:48 PM
Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: Renee on April 29, 2016, 02:25:33 PM
Post by: Renee on April 29, 2016, 02:25:33 PM
The Canadian beef industry has not kept up with American standards? That is not true.Quote from: "seoulbro"If this certification is so important to Earls than producers in Canada should implement one ASAPand Earls can start buying Canadian beef again instead of from some massive factory farm in Kansas.
Starting to get it.
BTW, I'm not certain that it's a matter of being important to Earl's as much as Earl's thinks it's important to consumers. In which case they are probably right, especially in the more socially conscious markets. Corporate image is important.
Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: Anonymous on April 29, 2016, 02:43:12 PM
Post by: Anonymous on April 29, 2016, 02:43:12 PM
The Canadian beef industry has not kept up with American standards? That is not true.Quote from: "seoulbro"If this certification is so important to Earls than producers in Canada should implement one ASAPand Earls can start buying Canadian beef again instead of from some massive factory farm in Kansas.
Starting to get it.:smiley_thumbs_up_yellow_ani:
BTW, I'm not certain that it's a matter of being important to Earl's as much as Earl's thinks it's important to consumers. In which case they are probably right, especially in the more socially conscious markets. Corporate image is important.
They should have consulted with Alberta beef producers first and given them time to develop similar certification.
Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: Renee on April 29, 2016, 03:03:46 PM
Post by: Renee on April 29, 2016, 03:03:46 PM
The Canadian beef industry has not kept up with American standards? That is not true.Quote from: "seoulbro"If this certification is so important to Earls than producers in Canada should implement one ASAPand Earls can start buying Canadian beef again instead of from some massive factory farm in Kansas.
Starting to get it.:smiley_thumbs_up_yellow_ani:
BTW, I'm not certain that it's a matter of being important to Earl's as much as Earl's thinks it's important to consumers. In which case they are probably right, especially in the more socially conscious markets. Corporate image is important.
They should have consulted with Alberta beef producers first and given them time to develop similar certification.
Yeah, in a perfect world.
Certified Humane certification has been in practice since the late 1990s in the US. The Canadian beef industry has had ample time to read the writing on the wall and follow suit.
Shoulda, woulda, coulda.....that and $10 gets you a small latte at Starbucks.
Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: Anonymous on April 29, 2016, 03:05:55 PM
Post by: Anonymous on April 29, 2016, 03:05:55 PM
The Canadian beef industry has not kept up with American standards? That is not true.Quote from: "seoulbro"If this certification is so important to Earls than producers in Canada should implement one ASAPand Earls can start buying Canadian beef again instead of from some massive factory farm in Kansas.
Starting to get it.:smiley_thumbs_up_yellow_ani:
BTW, I'm not certain that it's a matter of being important to Earl's as much as Earl's thinks it's important to consumers. In which case they are probably right, especially in the more socially conscious markets. Corporate image is important.
They should have consulted with Alberta beef producers first and given them time to develop similar certification.
Yeah, in a perfect world.
Certified Humane certification has been in practice since the late 1990s in the US. Canada has had ample time to read the writing on the wall and follow suite.
Shoulda, woulda, coulda.....that and $10 gets you a small latte at Starbucks.:laugh3:
But, we essentially do have it because customers demanded it.
Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: Renee on April 29, 2016, 03:13:09 PM
Post by: Renee on April 29, 2016, 03:13:09 PM
The Canadian beef industry has not kept up with American standards? That is not true.Quote from: "seoulbro"If this certification is so important to Earls than producers in Canada should implement one ASAPand Earls can start buying Canadian beef again instead of from some massive factory farm in Kansas.
Starting to get it.:smiley_thumbs_up_yellow_ani:
BTW, I'm not certain that it's a matter of being important to Earl's as much as Earl's thinks it's important to consumers. In which case they are probably right, especially in the more socially conscious markets. Corporate image is important.
They should have consulted with Alberta beef producers first and given them time to develop similar certification.
Yeah, in a perfect world.
Certified Humane certification has been in practice since the late 1990s in the US. Canada has had ample time to read the writing on the wall and follow suite.
Shoulda, woulda, coulda.....that and $10 gets you a small latte at Starbucks.:laugh3:
But, we essentially do have it because customers demanded it.
"Essentially"?????
Do they have certification OR don't they?
Unfortunately Fash, just saying that you follow humane practices without have a 3rd party certification doesn't mean shit in the world of corporate governance or in a court of law.
It's all about marketing and covering your ass.
Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: Anonymous on April 29, 2016, 03:16:33 PM
Post by: Anonymous on April 29, 2016, 03:16:33 PM
The Canadian beef industry has not kept up with American standards? That is not true.Quote from: "seoulbro"If this certification is so important to Earls than producers in Canada should implement one ASAPand Earls can start buying Canadian beef again instead of from some massive factory farm in Kansas.
Starting to get it.:smiley_thumbs_up_yellow_ani:
BTW, I'm not certain that it's a matter of being important to Earl's as much as Earl's thinks it's important to consumers. In which case they are probably right, especially in the more socially conscious markets. Corporate image is important.
They should have consulted with Alberta beef producers first and given them time to develop similar certification.
Yeah, in a perfect world.
Certified Humane certification has been in practice since the late 1990s in the US. Canada has had ample time to read the writing on the wall and follow suite.
Shoulda, woulda, coulda.....that and $10 gets you a small latte at Starbucks.:laugh3:
But, we essentially do have it because customers demanded it.
"Essentially"?????
Do they have certification OR don't they?
Unfortunately Fash, just saying that you follow humane practices without have a 3rd party certification doesn't mean shit in the world of corporate governance or in a court of law.
It's all about marketing and covering your ass.
We have third party Animal Welfare Approved Seal.
Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: Anonymous on April 29, 2016, 03:21:47 PM
Post by: Anonymous on April 29, 2016, 03:21:47 PM
Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: Renee on April 29, 2016, 03:27:27 PM
Post by: Renee on April 29, 2016, 03:27:27 PM
The Canadian beef industry has not kept up with American standards? That is not true.Quote from: "seoulbro"If this certification is so important to Earls than producers in Canada should implement one ASAPand Earls can start buying Canadian beef again instead of from some massive factory farm in Kansas.
Starting to get it.:smiley_thumbs_up_yellow_ani:
BTW, I'm not certain that it's a matter of being important to Earl's as much as Earl's thinks it's important to consumers. In which case they are probably right, especially in the more socially conscious markets. Corporate image is important.
They should have consulted with Alberta beef producers first and given them time to develop similar certification.
Yeah, in a perfect world.
Certified Humane certification has been in practice since the late 1990s in the US. Canada has had ample time to read the writing on the wall and follow suite.
Shoulda, woulda, coulda.....that and $10 gets you a small latte at Starbucks.:laugh3:
But, we essentially do have it because customers demanded it.
"Essentially"?????
Do they have certification OR don't they?
Unfortunately Fash, just saying that you follow humane practices without have a 3rd party certification doesn't mean shit in the world of corporate governance or in a court of law.
It's all about marketing and covering your ass.
We have third party Animal Welfare Approved Seal.
Really, from where?
The cited article in the OP says you are in the "process" of developing the standards to meet Earl's needs.
Maybe the certifications currently available don't meet the needs of Earl's corporate requirements....In that case it is Earl's right to go out and seek beef that has a certification that meets their standards.
Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: Anonymous on April 29, 2016, 03:31:37 PM
Post by: Anonymous on April 29, 2016, 03:31:37 PM
Their ranch has earned the Animal Welfare Approved seal indicating it produces ethical meat. It is regularly audited to make sure it meets AWA's standards, such as how many animals are permitted on a piece of pasture and how they are treated at the slaughterhouse.
TK Ranch would appear to sell the type of beef that Earls Restaurants Ltd. wants to serve. But Earls, a proudly Canadian chain of upscale casual eateries, will not serve steaks or burgers cut from cattle raised on TK Ranch and others like it in the Prairies. Earls has aligned itself with a competing program for certifying ethical meat – the Humane Farm Animal Care's Certified Humane program.
This week's decision to serve only Certified Humane beef sparked backlash in Canada, with some calling for a boycott of the chain. But Earls' strategy doesn't necessarily reflect the quality of TK Ranch's beef and processing practices. It reflects the lack of a uniform system for awarding ethical certificates.
There are many certification programs out there but in the end there are not major differences between them. Brandy Street, the manager of the British Columbia SPCA's certification program, said the ethical labelling business is getting crowded. But, at the same time, standards overlap.
"I definitely think the programs are similar," Ms. Street said about the SPCA and Certified Humane's guidelines.
"There are some competing certifications out there and it is making it so that no one certification comes out as more dominant."
Ms. Biggs says "there are lot of cattle producers in Alberta that would meet the Certified Humane standard. It is just that they haven't gone through the process of the certification system."
She believes AWA's requirements exceed Certified Humane's guidelines, both of which cover slaughter facilities. Earls, however, believes Certified Humane is the best out there for its 59 Canadian outlets and seven American joints.
Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: The Donald on May 03, 2016, 12:59:58 PM
Post by: The Donald on May 03, 2016, 12:59:58 PM
Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: Anonymous on May 04, 2016, 11:11:20 AM
Post by: Anonymous on May 04, 2016, 11:11:20 AM
Earls reverses it's decision.
On Wednesday, the Vancouver-based company said it will continue to buy beef from Alberta farmers after all.
"We made a mistake when we moved away from Canadian beef," said Earls Restaurants president Mo Jessa in a statement. "We want to make this right. We want Canadian beef back on our menus so we are going to work with local ranchers to build our supply of Alberta beef that meets our criteria."
Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: Anonymous on May 05, 2016, 12:03:17 AM
Post by: Anonymous on May 05, 2016, 12:03:17 AM
Good news for Alberta producers of beef..Quote from: "Fashionista"
Earls reverses it's decision.http://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/other/%e2%80%98we-made-a-mistake%e2%80%99-earls-reverses-ban-on-canadian-beef/ar-BBsDyTU Earls, the restaurant chain that announced last week that its move to Certified Humane meat meant it would no longer source beef from Canadian farmers, has reversed its position, calling the original decision "a mistake."
On Wednesday, the Vancouver-based company said it will continue to buy beef from Alberta farmers after all.
"We made a mistake when we moved away from Canadian beef," said Earls Restaurants president Mo Jessa in a statement. "We want to make this right. We want Canadian beef back on our menus so we are going to work with local ranchers to build our supply of Alberta beef that meets our criteria."
I knew they would come to their senses.
Title: Re: Boycott Earls Restaurants Because they won't buy Canadian Beef
Post by: Anonymous on May 21, 2016, 12:57:31 PM
Post by: Anonymous on May 21, 2016, 12:57:31 PM
I hope they request Canadian beef.