Deforestation free soy initiative delivers 42,000 tonnes in first year

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Aerial shot of a farm in Brazil | Credit: iStock
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Aerial shot of a farm in Brazil | Credit: iStock

Responsible Commodities Facility's deforestation free soy programme delivers first wave of sustainable certified soy into supply chain from Brazilian farms

A responsible commodities programme backed by Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Waitrose which offers financial incentives to farmers who commit to embracing sustainable approaches to soy cultivation has announced...

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