Sustainability Declaration

Sustainability Declaration: Black Angus Farm – Măgherani

Definition of Sustainability

In this context, sustainability is no longer just an abstract concept, but a complex circular system that integrates multiple interdependent components: ecological, economic, social, and nutritional. Thus::

1. Ecological Dimension

The basis of sustainability is the high biodiversity of the mountain pastures, characterized by:

• Over 100 plant species per square metert
• Genetically unmodified natural ecosystem
• Natural feeding of Angus cattle
• Maintaining the regional ecological balance

Ecological benefits:

• Carbon sequestration in the soil
• Continuous regeneration of pastures
• Biodiversity conservation
• Reduction of carbon footprint

2. Economic Dimension

The short production chain eliminates intermediaries through:

• Own Angus farm
• Integrated butcher shop
• Direct local store
• Own gastronomic point

Economic advantages:

• Reduced transportation costs
• Increased added value
• Total control over the process
• Direct income for the producer
• Total cost transparency

3. Social Dimension

The system generates social impact through:

• Maintaining mountain agricultural traditions
• Creating local jobs
• Educating consumers
• Food security
• Direct producer-consumer connection

4. Nutritional Dimension

Superior nutritional characteristics:

• Meat from naturally-fed animals
• Minimum processing
• Complete traceability
• Optimized nutritional content
• Absence of additives and preservatives

Operational Principles of Sustainability that We Apply

1. Circularity

• The waste of one process becomes resources for another
• Waste minimization
• Continuous regeneration

2. Ethics

• Animal welfare
• Respect for the ecosystem
• Total transparency
• Environmentally friendly practices

3. Efficiency

• Resource optimization
• Minimum energy consumption
• Full use of raw materials

Monitored Indicators

• Carbon sequestration
• Biodiversity
• Energy consumption
• Recycling rate
• Consumer satisfaction
• Producer income
• Local social impact

Complex Benefits

This sustainability model offers:

• Environmental protection
• Food security
• Local economic development
• Nutritional education
• Authentic gastronomic experience

Thus, sustainability becomes a dynamic concept, a living system that organically connects the environment, economy, society, and nutrition into a coherent and regenerative flow.

Its essence is no longer just reducing the negative impact but creating a multifaceted positive impact, transforming every link of the food chain into a source of value and regeneration.

Conclusion

Our activities, initiatives, and intentions reflect a committed dedication to sustainability and positive impact on the environment and consumer. Implementing the operational principles of sustainability – circularity, ethics, and efficiency – allows us to transform waste into resources, protect animal welfare, and optimize resource utilization. Monitoring critical indicators, such as carbon sequestration and biodiversity, demonstrates our commitment to the environment.

Through these practices, we not only reduce the negative impact on the environment but also create a multifaceted positive impact, providing environmental protection, food security, local economic development, and nutritional education. Ultimately, these efforts contribute to an authentic gastronomic experience for our consumers, reinforcing their trust and satisfaction. Thus, sustainability becomes a dynamic concept that organically connects the environment, economy, society, and nutrition into a coherent and regenerative flow, transforming every link of the food chain into a source of value and regeneration.

ISO 22000 – The International Standard by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), which specifies the requirements for a food safety management system

At Black Angus Farm, we are committed to ensuring the highest standards of food safety by rigorously implementing and adhering to the requirements of ISO 22000. ISO 22000 certification demonstrates our commitment to providing safe and high-quality food products, protecting the health of our consumers.

The process of implementing the ISO 22000 standard at Black Angus Farm included the following steps:

1. Risk Analysis: Identifying and evaluating potential food safety risks within our production chain.
2. Critical Control: Establishing critical control points (CCP) to prevent, eliminate, or reduce risks to an acceptable level.
3. Operational Procedures: Developing and documenting standardized operational procedures for all activities that may affect food safety.
4. Staff Training: Training our employees on the requirements of ISO 22000 and internal procedures to ensure compliance.
5. Monitoring and Verification: Implementing a system of continuous monitoring and verification of compliance with ISO 22000, including internal and external audits.

Adhering to ISO 22000

Adhering to the requirements of ISO 22000 is a daily priority at Black Angus Farm. Our commitment is reflected in the following actions:

• Complete Traceability: Ensuring complete traceability of our products, from raw materials to finished products, to guarantee food safety and respond quickly in the event of any incidents.
• Quality Control: Implementing rigorous quality control procedures throughout the entire production process, including laboratory tests to verify our products’ compliance with food safety standards.
• Continuous Improvement: We are dedicated to continuously improving our food safety management system by periodically analyzing performance and adopting best practices in the industry.
• Collaboration with Partners: Working closely with our suppliers and partners to ensure they also comply with the requirements of ISO 22000 and contribute to our safe supply chain.

Conclusion

By implementing and adhering to the ISO 22000 standard, Black Angus Farm reaffirms its commitment to food safety and protecting the health of our consumers. We strive to provide high-quality products, adhering to the strictest international standards, and ensuring transparency and trust at every stage of our production process.