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Is a Global Bacon Shortage in the Future?
Is a Global Bacon Shortage in the Future?
Is a Global Bacon Shortage in the Future?
So far we've learned that the worst US drought in 50 years will cause meat prices to rise and has even forced some ranchers to feed candy to their cattle. But now comes truly disturbing news from the UK's National Pig Association (who knew there was such a thing?): a worldwide bacon and sausage shortage may also be in the future.
McDonald’s Wants A Friendlier McRib, Asks Pork Producers To Change Their Ways
McDonald’s Wants A Friendlier McRib, Asks Pork Producers To Change Their Ways
McDonald’s Wants A Friendlier McRib, Asks Pork Producers To Change Their Ways
McDonald's has really been working on their image lately and trying to improve it.  They've come under fire because the pork they get from their McRib sandwiches is from what some people call cruel practices. You see, in the pork business, the most cost effective way to make money is to raise pigs in a tiny cage