Partner Spot Light: Chatel Farms

Beef: The Right Way

At Poppo's, we work to craft nourishing food that achieves robust and satisfying flavor profiles through the careful preparation of thoughtfully chosen ingredients. We try to make it easy to make good choices for you and your family when eating out.

We have always sourced animal proteins raised without the use of antibiotics and growth hormones. This approach promotes the overall health of humans, and also helps to ensure that the livestock we use are being treated responsibly as well. We are always looking for ways to continue maximizing on our mission, and are so pleased to have found Châtel Farms, which is now our primary beef provider.

Sustainable and Ethical Sourcing:

Châtel Farms raise their cattle on a natural diet of forages and locally sourced grains, promoting stress-free, pasture-raised farming. This method not only benefits the animals but also enhances the quality of the meat. By engaging in sustainable practices like composting and on-site feed production, pastures are regenerated in a virtuous cycle. Chatel maintains a zero-tolerance policy on growth-promoting drugs and unnecessary antibiotics, ensuring that the beef we serve is pure and free from artificial additives.

Benefits of Choosing Pasture Raised over Conventional Beef:

Nutritional Differences

1. Higher Omega-3 Fatty Acids

   • Pasture-raised beef has higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids.
   • Benefits: Improved heart health, reduced inflammation.

2. Better Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio

   • More balanced ratio in pasture-raised beef.
   • Benefits: Reduced risk of chronic diseases, better overall health.

3. Higher Levels of Vitamins and Antioxidants

   • Increased levels of vitamins A, E, and antioxidants like glutathione and superoxide dismutase.
   • Benefits: Enhanced immune function, reduced oxidative stress.

4. Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)

   • Higher levels of CLA in pasture-raised beef.
   • Benefits: Potential anti-cancer properties, improved metabolism.

Health Impacts

1. Reduced Exposure to Antibiotics and Hormones

   • Pasture-raised beef typically free from antibiotics and growth hormones.
   • Benefits: Lower risk of antibiotic resistance, fewer hormone-related health issues.   

2. Lower Saturated Fat and Caloric Content

   • Generally leaner meat in pasture-raised beef.
   • Benefits: Better for weight management, reduced risk of heart disease.

3. Lower Risk of Contaminants

   • Reduced exposure to harmful chemicals and pesticides in pasture-raised environments.
   • Benefits: Lower risk of ingesting harmful substances.

Ethical and Environmental Considerations

1. Animal Welfare

   • Higher welfare standards in pasture-raised systems.
   • Benefits: Ethical treatment of animals, reduced stress and better quality of life.

2. Environmental Impact

   • Lower environmental footprint of pasture-raised beef.
   • Benefits: More sustainable practices, reduced pollution and soil degradation.