Pesticides

Stop Toxic Pesticides in Beer Production

Major beer companies, including Anheuser-Busch, are using harmful pesticides like glyphosate and 2,4-D in their barley and hops. These chemicals threaten human health, devastate pollinator populations, and contaminate our water systems.

Pesticide use in agriculture is spiraling out of control. More than 800 million pounds of pesticides are used annually in U.S. agriculture, making farming 48 times more toxic to essential pollinators since the 1990s.

There have been devastating impacts on soil health, pollinators, and ecosystem health across agricultural supply chains. The effects of pesticides on human health are also alarming, linked to cancer, reproductive disorders, endocrine disruption, and neurological damage.

While sustainable alternatives sustainable alternatives leading to organic regenerative farming exist, many major beverage companies continue to rely on supply chains that use these dangerous pesticides.

Don't let Anheuser-Busch and other massive brewing companies get away with poisoning people and the planet. Demand major beer companies phase out harmful pesticides from their supply chains.

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Tell Major Beer Brands: Pesticides Don’t Belong in Beer

To the executives of Anheuser-Busch, Molson Coors, Constellation Brands, Heineken USA, Pabst Brewing Company, and Diageo:

I believe that your company values sustainable business practices and does not wish to profit from harmful environmental and health impacts. Despite existing sustainability efforts, the continued use of toxic pesticides like glyphosate and 2,4-D in your barley and hops supply chains demonstrates the need for urgent improvements to protect people, pollinators, farmers, and the planet.

Farmers and farmworkers who grow and harvest your key ingredients face daily exposure to these harmful chemicals, threatening their health and livelihoods. Supporting their transition to safer practices is essential for ensuring both their wellbeing and the long-term sustainability of your supply chain.

I respectfully urge you to take the following actions for all the beers your company sells:

1. Make a time-bound commitment to eliminate harmful pesticides from your supply chains, starting with barley and hops

2. Work with suppliers to implement integrated pest management and organic farming practices

3. Ensure complete supply chain transparency by publicly disclosing pesticide policies and progress

4. Support farmers and farmworkers in transitioning to regenerative, organic agriculture practices

5. Collaborate with environmental organizations and prioritize science-based approaches

6. Fund substantial assistance for suppliers adopting pesticide-free farming methods

7. Use third party-verified measurement and verification to demonstrate a commitment to health & quality

Addressing pesticide use requires a holistic approach. As a consumer, I expect your company to implement these recommendations comprehensively, demonstrating genuine commitment to eliminating toxic pesticides from all your operations and protecting the health of farmers, farmworkers, consumers, and ecosystems.

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