FREMONT, CALIF. – Atkins Ranch recently announced it is supplying Dorothy Lane Markets with Verified Regenerative lamb by Land to Market. The third-party verification ensures the Atkins’ New Zealand pasture-raised lamb are sourced from farms that practice regenerative farming of the land and make animal welfare a top priority.

Atkins Ranch and its farmer shareholder community in New Zealand established standards to meet goals specific to maintaining soil health, humane animal welfare practices and ecosystem biodiversity. The company said its commitment to sequester carbon, improve water quality and improve soil quality results in stronger ecosystems that are resilient and healthy.  

“Our farmers are committed to producing high-quality lamb while also maintaining top-notch standards of animal welfare and ecosystem health,” said Pat Maher, chief executive officer of Atkins Ranch. “They see themselves as guardians of the land for future generations. This certification serves to verify those core values to our consumers.”

Atkins Ranch’s regenerative lamb products available at Dorothy Lane Markets include ground lamb, rack of Frenched lamb, lamb shanks, bone-in and boneless leg of lamb, lamb shoulder, rib and loin chops.

“Atkins Ranch is an ideal partner for Dorthy Lane Market and is a valuable addition to product mix for our customers,” said Drew Post, executive director of Dorothy Lane Market. “Atkins Ranch’s third party-verified commitment to care for animals and the land means our customers will be able to purchase lamb that meets the high standards for quality they expect in our stores.”