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Just habit. Beef, chicken and pork are collectively referred to as "proteins" within the investment community/people who follow Ag and Food companies.

• tptacek 7y ago
  That's what restaurants (behind the scenes) call them, too.
  • im3w1l 7y ago
    I've seen them mentioned on menus under a "Proteins" heading in the context of a customizable meal.