FOOD SYSTEM DATA


Food System Data is designed to deliver the most credible figures around the food system, food system change, and the transition towards plant-rich diets. We compiled data sheets based on the latest evidence to showcase the impacts of diets on the environment, animals, and health and to give insights in current developments and emerging opportunities.

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Nutritional assessment of plant-based meat alternatives

Nutritionists and climate experts are warning of the consequences of high levels of animal-based…

EU food system

Food system and dietary emissions

Food production accounts for a significant share of total and of national greenhouse gas emissions…

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Environmental impacts of meat alternatives

The food we choose can have a significant impact on the environment. Numerous studies have…

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Biodiversity

The current rate of extinction is tens to hundreds of times higher than the average over the…

Frequently asked questions

What topics does ProVeg’s Food System Data cover?

Food System Data covers the environmental, health, animal and social impacts of our food system and diets — including emissions, methane, water use, land use, deforestation, food security, nutrition, ultra-processed foods and alternative proteins.

Is ProVeg’s food-system data based on peer-reviewed scientific evidence?

Yes. ProVeg compiles its Food System Data sheets from the latest scientific evidence to provide the most credible available figures on the food system and the transition to plant-rich diets.