UK: Supermarkets Warned over Animal Feed Products from Deforested Land
UK supermarkets are being urged to ensure that their supply chains do not include animal feed products sourced from deforested land.
British pork, chicken and salmon sold in stores often comes from animals fed with products containing soy which has been imported from countries such as Brazil and Argentina.
Soy production remains a major driver of deforestation and habitat loss in South America, while scientists recently warned that the Amazon rainforest is nearing a critical climate tipping point.
Some UK supermarkets have been recognised
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