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- ↑ Schnitzler, Nicole (2019-05-28). "Rare and Well-Done: How Anya Fernald Is Revolutionizing the Way We Eat Meat". Robb Report.
- ↑ Kadvany, Elena (2021-11-15). "How Belcampo's sudden downfall rippled through the sustainable meat industry". San Francisco Chronicle.
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