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Report claims UK supermarkets failing in fish sustainability responsibilities
A report has suggested UK supermarkets are failing to protect our oceans, with UK shoppers unknowingly consuming 2.5 times more fish than they think.
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New UK plastic tax could be a ‘real boost’ for circular economy, says BV
Bureau Veritas (BV) has stated that it believes the packaging levy is likely to aid companies looking to incorporate the principles of circular economy into their operations by helping to create new markets for recyclable materials that have traditionally ended up in landfill.
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California’s air pollution regulations help farmers prosper, study finds
Researchers have found that reductions in ground ozone during a 35-year period in California, due to air pollution regulations, resulted in $600 million in increased agricultural production annually.
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Framework compares environmental impact of regional food systems
The research, carried out by Princeton University, aims to allow planners to estimate the impact of a city's food system and evaluate policy actions.
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New planting guidelines could boost edamame profits, says research
Lower plant densities were said to be more profitable, in part because increasing plant density led to a lower ratio of pod mass to vegetative mass.
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Study examines environmental footprint of dairy cows over 50 years
The study found that greenhouse gas emissions reduced by 50 percent over 50 years when dairy cows in California produced the same quantity of milk, which is said to be likely due to improvements in animal husbandry, feeding and housing practices, and animal genetics.
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Teesside Uni and Quorn partner to develop sustainable mycoproteins
The project team will have direct access to Teesside University’s £22.3 million National Horizons Centre, a UK centre of excellence for the biosciences based in Darlington.
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Research reveals consumer confusion about how to structure diet
Working with behavioural change experts, retail, manufacturing, catering providers, government and academia, the research is said to provide a snapshot of consumer attitudes towards the health and sustainability of their diet.
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Trawled cuttlefish added to MCS ‘Fish to Avoid’ red list
Due to a rapid growth of the number of cuttlefish caught for seafood, the Marine Conservation Society has added them, alongside the Isle of Man queen scallop, to its red list, which indicates the least sustainable fish for consumption.
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Intro of packaging tax and freeze of alcohol tax part of UK Budget announcement
Recently appointed UK Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has delivered his first Budget in the House of Commons, announcing the government’s tax and spending plans for the year ahead, including the introduction of a plastic packaging tax and the fact that tax will not be increased on alcoholic drinks.
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FoodDrinkEurope responds to European Industry Strategy and Circular Economy Plan
The main goal for the Strategy is for a competitive industry to help Europe become the first climate-neutral continent by 2050; it will include specific measures to accompany industry's green transitions.
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81 organisations sign the European Plastics Pact
Originally launched by the Netherlands and France, the Pact has seen organisations such as Nestlé and Unilever commit to reduce plastic use and increase recycling.
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An honest conversation on veganism with Heather Mills
Heather Mills, Owner of vegan brand VBites Group, discusses all things vegan with New Food’s Sam Mehmet.
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UN agencies call for action to achieve gender equality in agriculture sector
In light of International Women's Day 2020, FAO, IFAD and WFP have called for action to achieve gender equality in the agricultural and food sector, and have reiterated their commitments to the cause.
