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The global shift towards plant-based diets could reduce global agricultural labour needs by between 5% and 27% by 2030, equating to between 18 million and 106 million full-time jobs, recent research by the University of Oxford’s Environmental Change Institute (ECI) found.

Global shift to plant-based diets could ‘reshape’ employment in farming sector

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The global shift towards plant-based diets could reduce global agricultural labour needs by between 5% and 27% by 2030, equating…

A study by the American Chemical Society has suggested that fungi grown on side streams generated by food production, such as apple pomace and whey from cheese manufacturing, could be effectively developed into plant-based food additives.

Could fungi grown on food production side streams be the next big thing in plant-based food?

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A study by the American Chemical Society has suggested that fungi grown on side streams generated by food production, such…

While 68% of global consumers express a desire to eat more plant-based foods, just 20% actually do so, a new report by EAT and GlobeScan has found.

Significant gap in terms of adoption of plant-based diets

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While 68% of global consumers express a desire to eat more plant-based foods, just 20% actually do so, a new…

Retailer Lidl has announced plans to align its product range with the Planetary Health Diet (PHD) by 2050, in an initiative developed with the support of the WWF network and coordinated by WWF Switzerland.

Retailer Lidl commits to conscious nutrition

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Retailer Lidl has announced plans to align its product range with the Planetary Health Diet (PHD) by 2050, in an…

Plant Based Treaty’s Enric Noguera on the shift from legacy food systems to plant-based solutions

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Plant Based Treaty is an initiative that seeks to put food systems at the heart of the climate transition. At…

Transition to plant-based catering in universities can bring benefits, study finds

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Transitioning to plant-based catering in universities is both climate-conscious and economically advantageous, a new report by Bryant Research has found….

Mismanagement of water resources could lead to 8% GDP loss by 2050

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An increasingly ‘out of balance’ water cycle could have a significant impact on global GDP performance as well as food…

Retailers urged to align protein sales with human and planetary health goals

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Environmental advocacy organisation Madre Brava has urged retailers to align their protein product sales with planetary health goals.

8 simple changes you can make to reduce your environmental impact

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While most of us are eager to play our part in helping to save the planet, many day-to-day activities have a notable environmental impact.

Switching to plant-based proteins could lead to significant reduction in GHG emissions, study finds

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A study by Madre Brava has indicated that significant environmental benefits can be achieved if retailers adopt plant-based proteins.