In this episode of the AgCulture Podcast, Daniel Carson, founder of Mīti and Alps2Ocean Foods, shares how New Zealand’s beef industry can transform dairy byproducts into sustainable, high-value protein. He explains the science behind turning non-replacement calves into nutrient-dense food while reducing carbon emissions and supporting farmers. Learn how innovation, data, and collaboration are reshaping red meat for a global market. Listen now on all ajor platforms!
Meet the guest:
Daniel Carson is the founder of Mīti and Alps2Ocean Foods in New Zealand, where he leads efforts to redesign the beef value chain through sustainability and technology. His work focuses on converting surplus dairy calves into nutrient-dense, low-carbon protein products while supporting animal welfare and farmer profitability.
What you will learn:
(00:00) Introduction
(03:44) Dairy calf challenge
(08:15) Low-carbon ingredient model
(11:25) Data and traceability
(14:35) Industry pushback
(20:31) Technology integration
(38:20) Closing thoughts
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