Posted May 16, 2022 1:00 PM

https://hutchpost.com/posts/cbb03700-6ab5-4186-b7f1-7406accc7ca2

By DYLAN LYSEN
Kansas News Service

The power of the Kansas cattle industry means grocery shoppers in the state won’t be buying anything called sausage or burger unless it’s made of animal parts.

Gov. Laura Kelly recently signed a bill into law requiring meat substitutes to be sold with labeling that makes clear they come from plants, not livestock.

It’s part of a national effort from the meat industry to stave off competition from a range of products cutting into its market share. The Kansas Livestock Associationpushed for the law for years, arguing it will spare consumers from confusion.

“It became pretty clear they were using deceptive labels to market their products,” KLA lobbyist Aaron Popekla said…