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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
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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.
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We've been nominated!
T3V, the creators of ActiVeg, has been nominated in the Bristol Vegan Fayre's Vegan Environmental Awards under the Best Vegan Local Campaigning /Social Groups. T3V's Stephen Fenwick-Paul is the creator and coder of LVW that supports over 50 vegan and veggie websites for free. You can vote for nominees on line.
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Veganism – the new front in the battle to cut carbon?
Photo: Martin Heigen
We all know the health benefits of a vegan lifestyle but now vegan businesses are arguing that eating less meat can significantly help reduce our carbon footprin
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EU considering use of meat and bone meal in poultry rations
The EU is considering plans to allow the use of meat and bone meal in poultry rations, to help producers overcome soaring feed costs.
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Is in vitro meat the future?
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Waste not, want not: Vegetarian Britain Guide