Guardian Australia
Governments spending $2.13bn annually on low quality food in public settings, report says Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Reptile remains, believed to be from a crocodile, have been found dumped on the side of the road in Adelaide. A spokesperson for the state’s environment and water department confirmed in a statement that department staff had “collected the remains of a reptile at Waterloo Corner.” They said: The remains, which were dumped on the side of the road at Coleman Road, will be analysed in an effort to confirm the species and any other information. “It is not currently known how the remains came to be located at the site. A different approach can increase the use of fresh, local produce, redirect spending to Australian farmers and producers, support the people working in public food service kitchens, and generate real benefits for Australia. Better public food procurement is not about spending more, it’s about spending smarter. The evidence is clear, public support is strong, and the solutions exist. Given the threat to our food system caused by the global fuel and fertiliser crisis, now is the moment for leadership. Continue reading...
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