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Yeo Valley Creates a Giant Organic Bee on London's South Bank, to Shine a Light on the Benefits and Importance of Organic Farming
Recent research by WWF and Buglife has revealed that insect pollinators such as bees are under threat. The study found that in the east of England alone, 17 species are now extinct in the area, 25 are threatened and a further 31 are of conservation concern. Bees provide vital pollination to some of the most important ingredients in our favourite foods. Nearly 75% of the world's crops producing the fruit and seeds that we eat depend on pollinators such as bees .
Created and developed in collaboration with Food Artist , Yeo Valley's Organic Bee was showcased on London's South Bank to hero these vital pollinators and aims to educate people on the value of choosing organic produce.
With nine out of ten UK adults feeling concerned about increasing threats to the natural environment, and nearly two-thirds specifically worried about biodiversity loss, it's a topic that is high on everyone's agenda . However, choosing organic means fewer pesticides, no artificial colours, preservatives, GM ingredients as well as being always free range.
Organic September is an annual campaign led by the Soil Association to inspire conscious citizens to join a movement to make a difference, including farm tours, social media competitions aiming to awareness of the benefits of genuine organic products.
1. https://www.wwf.org.uk/updates/how-bee-friendly
2. https://www.buglife.org.uk/news-and-events/news/pollinators-in-peril-climate-change-threat-to-uk-bees
3. http://www.fao.org/3/i9527en/i9527en.pdf
4. Natural England's 'Monitor of Engagement with the Natural Environment' (MENE)
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