May roundup: Animal Frontiers simple resources, Eco-Labelling Update, Cultivated Meat 101 and & Research News
The GMA Insights Report for May 2023 contains:
The Big Five - our must knows for May 2023:
Cultivated Meat 101 - resource shared for key messages
Societal Role of Meat - deep dive in to the results of the Animal Frontiers papers and resources to share key positive messages
Meat Business Women - outtakes from the May UK & Ireland Conference
COP28 Update — what does the sector need to know ahead of November?
Eco-labelling Update - what does it all mean?
Sector Snapshots - best practices & shared challenges from our community including other news of interest:
Latest on the Global Burden of Disease and how the incorrect data is being addresses
How to get ahead and be involved in World Iron Awareness Week and amplify the messaging
World Butchers Challenge location and details announced!
UNFSS update on the Global Sustainable Livestock Coalition their and call to action
Latest Commentary - important and relevant news articles and opinion pieces summarised; this month including two great YouTube videos.
Opinion - column by Diana Rodgers, RD:
The NYC Mayor now tracking meat and dairy purchases and your carbon emissions
New report by FAO concludes that meat, eggs, and milk are essential sources of nutrients for human health. The report highlights the important role animal-source foods play in providing essential micronutrients and more.
Must-watch YouTube recommendation
Collaboration - The Meat Business Women Conference held on May 17 in London. The event saw industry leading keynote speakers, networking and collaborations on the most pressing issues facing the meat industry today - namely gender representation and retaining female talent in the workplace. Click here to read the results of a gender report.
Global Industry Calendar - A complete look at events and global moments throughout 2023 which affect and involve industry.
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