Plant-based options standards for social care, care homes & NHS settings

Plant-based dietary patterns have been shown to reduce environmental impacts such as greenhouse gas emissions and land use, while also supporting health outcomes, as evidenced by systematic reviews linking these diets to lower risks of chronic diseases. Integrating plant-based standards in care and health settings can help address the current gap in institutional food systems, which often fail to align with both sustainability and health goals, thereby contributing to a more resilient and equitable food system transition.