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Top news of the week: 19.05.2021.

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@SoilAssociation shared
On May 13, 2021
Did you know you can power your home with 100% #renewable electricity via @GoodEnergy? Better yet, if you quote 'SA 2021' when you switch, you'll get £50 credit on your account AND they'll donate £50 to us, too! 💛 Join the renewable revolution: https://t.co/bQDrJt17FR https://t.co/hHeL6XHgma
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Soil Association

Soil Association

Good Energy is a natural partner for the Soil Association. Read more about our renewable and green partnership here.

@ICRAF shared
On May 13, 2021
RT @YIL_Initiative: 🦗"The future food is in insects. It’s the best we can do right now if we want to save the planet.” Experts share their thoughts on the need to resort to multiple options in order to ensure food security. Learn more: https://t.co/xvGmqDFEsZ @GlobalLF @ICRAF Via @guardian
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If we want to save the planet, the future of food is insects

If we want to save the planet, the future of food is insects

Fried crickets on the school menu, milk made from fly larvae and mealworm bolognese for dinner? These are the environmentally friendly meals we can look forward to. Bon appetit!

@foodtank shared
On May 19, 2021
RT @futureoffoodorg: For today's discussion w/ @foodtank & @IFAD, we'll be exploring Call to Action number 6 "investing in agroecology". Take a deep-dive into this discussion document to find out more: https://t.co/3meFUJGUFs
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7 CALLS TO ACTION FOR FOOD SYSTEMS TRANSFORMATION

7 CALLS TO ACTION FOR FOOD SYSTEMS TRANSFORMATION

We have developed seven bold Calls to Action that we believe are critical pathways for creating a better future of food. 

@DaniNierenberg shared
On May 17, 2021
Join our live virtual panel this Wed w/ UN Champions as we discuss "Agroecological and Regenerative Solutions for Stronger Communities.” Co-hosts: @IFAD, @futureoffoodorg, & @foodtank w/ @PrincesseDenisa, @HelenaCLeurent, & @lanaweid Join https://t.co/p7Fo3rTQjt. #FoodSystems https://t.co/2UsRxJlzxK
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A monthly panel series featuring 25+ members of the UN Food Systems Champions Network moderated by Ruth Richardson and Danielle Nierenberg.

A monthly panel series featuring 25+ members of the UN Food Systems Champions Network moderated by Ruth Richardson and Danielle Nierenberg.

A monthly panel series featuring 25+ members of the UN Food Systems Champions Network moderated by Ruth Richardson and Danielle Nierenberg.

@oxfutureoffood shared
On May 13, 2021
RT @LEAP_Oxford: We're looking forward to the online launch of our new exhibition @morethanadodo 27 May at 19.30 BST. Chair @tomheapmedia with Susan Jebb & Charles Godfray will combine health & environmental perspectives with an expert look at the future of meat eating. https://t.co/wP5g0bhbIM https://t.co/yyUO4qoOwQ
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Meat: The Future?

Meat: The Future?

Join Professor Susan Jebb and Professor Sir Charles Godfray for the exhibition launch event as they combine health and environmental perspectives for an expert look at the future of meat ...

@FERNnews shared
On May 14, 2021
Memphis Meats, a producer of cell-cultured meat, poultry, and seafood, changed its name to Upside Foods to show "our passion and potential to make our favorite foods healthier for the planet." @MeatPoultry https://t.co/ZnDCdWy4Tn
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Memphis Meats changes its name to Upside Foods

Memphis Meats changes its name to Upside Foods

The company officially announces chicken as its first consumer product.

@foodprintorg shared
On May 18, 2021
Everyone knows that #plastic fills up landfills & waterways. But here’s something less widely understood: food packaging is also bad for our health. Get the details in our report on the foodprint of packaging: https://t.co/9VhUcpiMRs #NoSingleUsePlastic
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Food Packaging Is Bad for our Health

Food Packaging Is Bad for our Health

Food packaging, from plastic to metal to cardboard, is everywhere. We use too much of it and it contains chemicals that are bad for our health. Learn more.

@SusFoodTrust shared
On May 13, 2021
How can the market help farmers in the transition to more #sustainable food systems? In our recent article, Domini Hogg explains the need for ‘dynamic procurement’, a strategy that adjusts procurement practices in order to support sustainable farming: https://t.co/wIcjsRCT9o
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Why the public sector needs more dynamic procurement

Why the public sector needs more dynamic procurement

Why the public sector needs more dynamic procurement