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Meat sector says 'well meaning' food report misses the mark

A new study has said the Government's failure to curb meat consumption is damaging the environment

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 3 min read
The Food Foundation report has said livestock farming is harming the planet
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The Food Foundation report has said livestock farming is harming the planet

The meat sector has hit back at claims that Government failure to curb the amount of meat people are eating is harming the environment. A new study, carried out by The Food Foundation, accused the food...

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