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Re:One-quarter of the world’s pigs died in a year due to swi... by xwowsersx on Thursday January 02, 2020 @04:43PM (#21940206)
Just habit. Beef, chicken and pork are collectively referred to as "proteins" within the investment community/people who follow Ag and Food companies.
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Re:One-quarter of the world’s pigs died in a year due to swi... by tptacek on Thursday January 02, 2020 @05:14PM (#21940526)
That's what restaurants (behind the scenes) call them, too.
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Re:One-quarter of the world’s pigs died in a year due to swi... by im3w1l on Thursday January 02, 2020 @05:21PM (#21940590)
I've seen them mentioned on menus under a "Proteins" heading in the context of a customizable meal.
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