Major UK food companies and retailers commit to ending deforestation in soy supply chain

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The UK Soy Manifesto commits signatories to ensuring no soy arrives in the UK has contributed to habitat destruction
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The UK Soy Manifesto commits signatories to ensuring no soy arrives in the UK has contributed to habitat destruction

But environmental organisations give pledge sceptical welcome, accusing signatories of “greenwashing”

Nearly 30 major businesses have committed to cutting deforestation and habitat destruction from UK soy supply chains by 2025. This week, 27 major food retailers and companies, including the biggest...

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