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Sustainability / Environment

Plant Based Food Groups Call for Clear Food System Transition Targets at COP27

The International Plant Based Foods Working Group (IPBFWG) has called on world leaders at COP27 to set clear, measurable targets for food system transition. The aim is to reduce the environmental impact of animal agriculture by shifting towards plant-based diets. The group also recommends that nations should: Support farmers in transitioning to more sustainable methods, including moving from animal agriculture to crop production. Educate the public about plant-based diets. Label plant-based foods appropriately to encourage sustainable choices. Make plant-based foods available in institutions such as schools and hospitals, along with recommending them as part of dietary guidelines. Ensure sustainable foods are affordable. Fund research into plant-based foods and climate-friendly crops. Present plant-based foods as the sustainable choice in environments such as retail stores. IPBFWG is …

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Society

Seven Countries Join Forces to Push Development of Plant-Based Sector Around the Planet

The newly launched International Plant-Based Foods Working Group reports to vegconomist that it is gaining momentum, with seven international plant-based food associations joining forces with a shared vision of supporting the development of the plant-based sector around the world. The group was formed to support the growth of the growing sector and is comprised of like-minded associations representing companies and other organizations involved in producing plant-based foods in their respective countries and region. Worldwide mission The IPBFWG ‘s executive leadership is presently composed of: PBFC – Plant-Based Foods Canada; PBFA – Plant Based Foods Association (US); EAPF – European Alliance for Plant Based Foods; ENSA – European Plant-based Foods Association; Plant-Based Food Alliance UK; China Plant Based Foods Association; and Plant Based Foods Industry Association …

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