The global food system generates $42 billion *per day* in costs - more than it contributes to the economy. ​ Transforming the system costs $200-500B/year - less than 3% of the damage. Dietary change in HICs (reducing ultra-processed & animal-sourced foods) delivers most of the benefit.

Thousands of studies examine how pharma funding biases drug research. How many examine food industry funding of nutrition research? As of 2018, eleven (Nestle, 2019). A comprehensive review since found industry-sponsored studies are 30x more likely to report results favoring the sponsor (NAS, 2023).

Key takeaways from our second monthly digest, featuring some of February's most impactful and interesting studies, reports and news. February's evidence hits hardest on land and money. iffs.earth/wp-content/u...

Key takeaways from our new “Studies & Reports of the Month” digest, featuring some of the most impactful and interesting studies, reports and news of the month. February's digest coming soon. iffs.earth/wp-content/u...

📈Oil prices are spiking after escalation around Iran. 🥣 Food prices likely next. 1/2 the world’s calories depend on synthetic fertilizer made from fossil #gas – 1/4 of that trade passes through the Strait of Hormuz. This is a food access issue. 👉 #FuelToFork ipes-food.org/report/fuel-...

Out now, our launch report! At COP30 next week dozens of panels will discuss regenerative grazing. We've compiled the best science on the topic and compared grazing vs. plant-based with rewilding.

Big news! Plant Based Data is now the Institute for Future Food Systems, at IFFS.Earth Same roots, stronger mission. We still use science to drive action, and now we focus even more on amplifying solutions & countering disinformation.