Quorn working with NHS providers to reduce meat intake

Marco Bertacca, Quorn's chief executive, said he had not been happy with current meat intake reduction to have a 'meaningful impact' to society in reducing carbon emissions and combatting climate change

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Marco Bertacca said Quorn had helped the NHS to produce products in its menu which contained a mixture of blended meat and Quorn. The company has worked with some of the world's 'biggest companies', to provide Quorn and red meat products including sausages and burgers.
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Marco Bertacca said Quorn had helped the NHS to produce products in its menu which contained a mixture of blended meat and Quorn. The company has worked with some of the world's 'biggest companies', to provide Quorn and red meat products including sausages and burgers.

A meat substitute brand has confirmed attempts to cut 100% red meat menus from healthcare settings in Britain. Quorn, which wants people to eat less meat, said it has worked with a food service partners...

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