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Food miles don't feed climate change - meat does

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An analysis of the environmental toll of food production concludes that transportation is a mere drop in the carbon bucket. Foods such as beef and dairy make a far deeper impression on a consumer's carbon footprint.

Check out this story on environment.newscientist.com.

TV star Martin Shaw becomes patron of veggie group Viva!

Prime time drama favourite Martin Shaw has become patron of Europe's largest campaigning vegetarian organisation Viva!.

Redwood's dairy-free cheezly picks up top award down under

Mung Bean Balls, by bricolage.108 of flickr.com Photo: bricolage108

A popular dairy-free ‘cheese’ produced in the UK by the Redwood Wholefood Company has just picked up a top award in Australia.

Check out this story on www.responsesource.com.

Cauldron overhauls its meat-free product range

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Cauldron, the vegetarian and organic foods brand, is relaunching its range of meat-free products with an overhaul of its logo and packaging.

Check out this story on www.marketingweek.co.uk.