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The Better Food Foundation incubates novel strategies for shifting diets. Our vision is a world where plant-based food is the norm.

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DefaultVeg

Jul 31, 2024

Research on Defaults: How Can Plant-Based Nudges Be Implemented Effectively? 

DefaultVeg an effective, evidence-based intervention, and it can benefit nearly all of the groups involved: food service vendors, consumers, animals, and the climate and environment. But just because it works doesn’t mean we can’t make it better. Here are our research-backed tips on how to ensure your nudges are as effective as possible.

Press Release

Mar 14, 2024

Sodexo Launches Massive Expansion of DefaultVeg Pilot, Making Plant-Based Meal Service a Norm at Campus Eateries Across USA

DefaultVeg expansion to almost 400 campuses serving 1 million students coincides with a newly published study showing that consistently offering plant-based meals as the default option is highly effective at encouraging students to choose them, cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

DefaultVeg

Nov 3, 2023

Students Help Unis Live Their Missions By Making Campus DefaultVeg

On college campuses around the world, students are advocating for a more just food system, starting dining hall initiatives that help university administrators reimagine food norms and transform campus culture.

Press Release

Sep 6, 2023

Report: Meat-Heavy Recipes Featured in US, UK outlets Contradict Climate Commitments

A media analysis by Better Food Foundation into major US and UK news outlets uncovers discrepancy between their public pledges to responsible climate reporting and an emphasis on animal-based recipes, the biggest contributor to environmental destruction.