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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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Environment

Climate Change

The global food system is a significant driver of climate change. Animal agriculture contributes…

9 May 2024
Aerial view of a large cattle feedlot, with cattle grouped in separate pens and dirt roads dividing the enclosures.
Environment

Land use

Agriculture is the biggest driver of deforestation and biodiversity loss. Most agricultural…

9 May 2024
Deforestation
Environment

Deforestation

Forests are vital for global biodiversity and play a crucial role in climate-change mitigation…

8 May 2024
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Environment

Resource use

A third of all food is lost or wasted along the supply chain. The production of animal-based…

8 May 2024

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.