meat

This means reducing the use of ultra-processed foods, sourcing higher welfare and organic meat and dairy, and Fairtrade coffee and cocoa.

But others argue the US government could lower beef prices if it focused on the way a handful of companies dominate the market for meat processing.

We begin with a gilda, a tiny skewer of anchovy, olive, pickled pepper and a platter of cured meats and cheeses.

Business has been challenging for the companies responsible for slaughtering cattle and processing the meat into the steaks, ground beef, and roasts that line supermarket shelves and are sold at restaurants.

The president's call came as the price of ground beef topped $6 per pound for the first time in recent months, with meat costs surging in part due to a tighter supply of cattle.