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Price and provenance: Does the UK have an appetite for eco-labels on food?

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The British market for plant-based food is already one of the largest in Europe, with some estimates expecting meat-free sales to exceed £1.1bn in 2024, up from £582m in 2014. Eating sustainably needn't cost a fortune and lots of people making small changes to their diet can make a big difference for our planet.".

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SDG14: How to develop a cleaner ocean strategy

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But rather than work with scientists to restore healthy populations, in Europe, the powerful commercial fishing lobby has pushed for catch limits far beyond scientifically recommended levels - even using press passes to gain access to critical ministerial negotiations. Shift perspective on the seas. This really needs to change.".

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'Investors are watching closely': How Covid-19 is accelerating the plant based 'meat' trend

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Back in Europe, Unilever has built a $94m innovation centre in the Netherlands. In total, the research finds, seven of these 15 retailers now sell, or plan to sell, plant-based meat alternatives. Housing 500 employees, it focuses on plant-based innovations for brands like Hellman's and Knorr.

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Global briefing: Tesla suspends Fremont factory production as global pandemic escalates

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Meanwhile, a group of Senate Democrats this week set out proposals for any airline bailout package to include measures to curb emissions from the industry. The meat-free burger pioneer has now raised over $1.3bn over eight years, as it has carved out a leading position in the boomingmarket for plant-based meat alternatives.