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Supermarkets Pressed to Purge Deforestation-Linked Animal Feed

Summary

  • UK supermarkets urged to remove soy from deforested land in supply chains
  • Amazon rainforest nearing critical climate tipping point
  • Sainsbury's and Waitrose lead in efforts, Asda and Iceland lag behind
Supermarkets Pressed to Purge Deforestation-Linked Animal Feed

As of October 16th, 2025, UK supermarkets are under increasing scrutiny to address the issue of deforestation-linked animal feed in their supply chains. The article highlights that much of the pork, chicken, and salmon sold in British stores often comes from animals fed with soy products imported from countries like Brazil and Argentina, where soy production remains a major driver of habitat loss.

Concerningly, scientists have recently warned that the Amazon rainforest is nearing a critical climate tipping point. In response, some UK supermarkets have been recognized for their work to remove deforestation and land conversion from their soy supply chains, with Sainsbury's and Waitrose scoring the highest marks. However, others like Asda and Iceland have been criticized for lacking transparency and full engagement in industry-wide initiatives to address this problem.

The UK government had pledged to introduce rules that would ban businesses from using or selling goods containing soy linked to illegal deforestation, but the legislation is yet to be published or implemented. In the meantime, the wildlife charity WWF is urging supermarkets to voluntarily ensure they are carrying out due diligence to remove soy sourced from deforested land from their supply chain.

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Supermarkets like Sainsbury's and Waitrose have been recognized for their efforts to remove deforestation and land conversion from their soy supply chains, while others like Asda and Iceland have been criticized for lacking transparency and engagement in industry-wide initiatives.
Scientists have recently warned that the Amazon rainforest is nearing a critical climate tipping point, and soy production remains a major driver of deforestation and habitat loss in South America, which is a source of animal feed for UK supermarkets.
The UK government had pledged to introduce rules that would ban businesses from using or selling goods containing soy linked to illegal deforestation, but the legislation is yet to be published or implemented as of October 2025.

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