McDonald’s USA, Syngenta and Lopez Foods Collaborate to Help Produce Beef More Sustainably in the US
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Syngenta,
McDonald’s andLopez Foods announce collaboration aimed at helping to reduce certain environmental impacts during beef production.
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Enogen® corn is an in-seed innovation available exclusively from Syngenta, that has been shown to increase feed efficiency in cattle and thereby help reduce emissions intensity compared to other corn.
“At Syngenta, we’re convinced improving the sustainability of the global food system can be accelerated through innovation and collaboration,” said
Ambitious climate commitments mean that companies like McDonald’s and
Enogen® corn, used for both grain and silage, contains a robust alpha amylase enzyme that quickly converts starch to usable sugars, delivering more available energy to cattle while being easily digestible. Increased digestibility of Enogen® corn can result in increased feed efficiency, which is widely recognized as an important approach to helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions in livestock production systems1.
University research has shown that feeding Enogen® as silage or grain can improve feed efficiency by about 5%.2 Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) shows potential for environmental savings resulting from this increased efficiency, including lower emissions of greenhouse gases and lower use of land, energy, and water per unit of production.3 Specific findings show that, per 1,000 head of beef cattle, this collaboration could potentially achieve annual savings of4:
- 196 tons (178 metric tons) CO2e in GHG reduction
- 69 acre reduction (28 hectare) in land use for growing feed
- 6 million fewer gallons (22 million liters) of water used
- 231 thousand kilowatt-hours energy savings
According to Wolfe, sustainability is fully embedded in the global business strategy of Syngenta, with clear targets and an ambition that guides the company’s innovation, including advancements in Seed technology like Enogen®. Syngenta sustainability priorities include achieving higher yields with lower impact, regenerating soil and nature, improving rural prosperity, and establishing sustainable operations. Collaborations like these will drive impact and change at scale.
1Min et al. Animals 2022, 12, 948.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12080948
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3Based on LCA conducted by the
4 The claims presented in this media release are Syngenta's and were not independently verified by
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About Syngenta
Syngenta is a global leader in agricultural innovation with a presence in more than 100 countries. Syngenta is focused on developing technologies and farming practices that empower farmers, so they can make the transformation required to feed the world’s population while preserving our planet. Its bold scientific discoveries deliver better benefits for farmers and society on a bigger scale than ever before. Guided by its Sustainability Priorities, Syngenta is developing new technologies and solutions that support farmers to grow healthier plants in healthier soil with a higher yield.
To find out more about how our innovation is empowering farmers around the world, read our articles on the Stories section of our Syngenta website.
About McDonald’s
McDonald’s is the world’s leading global foodservice retailer with over 40,000 locations in over 100 countries. Approximately 95% of McDonald’s restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business owners.
About
As one of the nation’s leading protein-processing companies, Lopez Dorada supplies beef, pork, and poultry products to some of the largest global restaurant chains and retailers. Proudly Hispanic-owned and with a rich history of excellence, we are committed to providing safe, high-quality products and doing things right the first time. We champion our diverse team and place strong emphasis on trust, workplace safety, and community outreach.
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