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COP26 must put food systems on the agenda say NGOs, industry bodies and local councils
12 March 2021
The UN COP26 climate talks held in the city later this year ‘must tackle food systems’ to get the world eating better and on track for net-zero.
Government

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Sourcing Better: 8 steps for retailers and restaurants to buy better meat and dairy.
16 February 2021
Eating Better launches an ambitious plan to help retailers and restaurants source climate and nature friendly meat.
Food Retail

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Food systems impact on biodiversity loss report by Chatham House UNEP and CIWF
15 February 2021
Agriculture is the main threat to 86% of the 28,000 species known to be at risk of extinction, according to the new report from Chatham House, supported by UNEP and Compassion in World Farming.
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Good Food Institute Europe joins Eating Better
15 February 2021
The Good Food Institute Europe is a welcome addition to the Eating Better alliance at this critical juncture, bringing its interest in alternatives such as plant-based protein and cell based meat.

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Decarbonising agriculture: more “green gas” or “less and better” meat?
8 February 2021
Anaerobic digestion plants promise to digest the huge volumes of manure and slurries produced by UK livestock farms, and produce biomethane for the gas grid as well as fertiliser for crops. However, they may actually drive more and worse meat production, says Martin Bowman of Feedback.
Producers

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Build Back Better: Our Impact report 2019-20
12 November 2020
This year, food systems suffered a massive shock. Check out what we have been doing to drive progress, and our plans to build back better.

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Growing public support for less and better meat
12 November 2020
Our latest public attitudes survey shows many of us are eating less meat and willing to cut down further. Plus, most of us would like to support farmers that have high animal welfare and environmental standards.

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BDA and Aldi launch sustainable and healthy shopping basket
5 October 2020
BDA works with Aldi to help customers understand more about healthy, sustainable and affordable shopping habits.
Food Retail

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Measuring progress towards better meat and dairy
28 September 2020
We are working to explore a common set a common vision of 'better' meat and dairy and a set of measures that can be used with food businesses.

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Reflecting on livestock controversies: perspectives from civil society and researchers
22 September 2020
New FCRN report 'Where do NGOs and researchers want to see more research on livestock and protein?'
Producers

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Ready meals - plant based progress, but not in all supermarkets
7 September 2020
Findings from our latest and largest ever survey of 2404 ready meals shows that many supermarket’s plant-based options have come a long way. But, more than 4 out of 5 ready meals still include meat, fish or cheese.
Food Retail

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Vicki Hird announced as Eating Better trustee
6 September 2020
Vicki is Head of Sustainable Farming at Eating Better alliance organisation – Sustain.

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Eating Better Alliance responds to first National Food Strategy report
30 July 2020
Eating Better Alliance organisations welcome National Food Strategy report but caution against the potential of a dual tariff system.
Government

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New research:The healthiness and sustainability of national and global food based dietary guidelines
16 July 2020
The analysis suggests that national guidelines could be both healthier and more sustainable.
Government

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Five things COVID19 has told us about food systems in the UK
28 April 2020
COVID19 has put a spotlight on many areas of life from our healthcare system to how we are governed. It has also provided us with an insight into the intricacies of our food systems in a way that wasn’t possible before this crisis. These are five things that stand out for us.

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Five reasons why now is the right time to improve chicken production
27 April 2020
Following the launch of ‘We need to talk about chicken,’ we asked ffinlo Constain to explain how broiler chicken production could be dramatically improved, and why now is the right time to do it.
Producers

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Stepping up to the challenge - COVID19
2 April 2020
In this article we share some of the action being taken by alliance organisations, farmers, restaurants and many others to step up to the challenges presented by COVID19.
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The Humane League UK joins the Eating Better Alliance
31 March 2020
The Humane League UK has joined over 60 organisations that make up the Eating Better Alliance. In this article Senior Campaigner – Cordelia Britton tells us more about the organisation and particularly their work on the Better Chicken Commitment which is central to the organisation’s corporate campaigns.

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Eating better in a public setting
31 March 2020
Major public sector catering associations have announced that they will work towards a 20% reduction in meat served.
Food Service

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We need to talk about chicken
27 February 2020
Chicken is the most popular meat in the UK and its consumption is growing. Our new report shows the true costs of production on this scale.
Food Retail

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Make Food Kinder
25 February 2020
In this article Four Paws share how they are working with local authorities through their Make Food Kinder campaign to help people to eat better in public settings.
Food Service

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Some British supermarkets still allow routine farm antibiotic use
3 February 2020
Three British supermarkets are still allowing their suppliers to use antibiotics routinely in animal feed and drinking water, according to a new report by the Alliance to Save Our Antibiotics.
Food Retail

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Transforming culinary education for the future of protein
3 February 2020
How do you increase the knowledge and skills of chefs to equip them to create tasty, nutritious dishes with less and better meat and dairy?
Food Service

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Eating Better welcomes ‘Land use: Policies for a Net Zero UK’
23 January 2020
Latest report by the Committee on Climate Change provides in-depth advice to Government on UK agricultural and land use policies.
Government