Reading Time: 2 minutes ‘To suggest that consumers are confused by the contents of a veggie burger is clearly nonsense…consumers know exactly what they’re getting’
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EU Parliament Rejects ‘Veggie Burger Ban’ But Supports ‘Dairy Ban’ Against Vegan Producers
Reading Time: 2 minutes The vote in support of the so-called ‘dairy-ban’ has been branded a major blow to the plant-based dairy sector by food advocacy organizations
Posted inCulture, Law
EU’s Proposed Veggie Burger Ban Dismissed In The Netherlands
Reading Time: < 1 minute EU Parliament’s proposal to ban the use of traditional meat names such as ‘burger’, ‘sausage’, and ‘schnitzel’ for plant-based products has been dismissed in the Netherlands. In the Action Plan for the Labeling of Foods, the Ministry of Health, Welfare, and Sports has approved using the names of meat products, ‘provided that it is clear […]
Posted inCulture, Law
Petition To Stop EU’s Veggie ‘Burger’ Ban Exceeds 19,000 Signatures
Reading Time: < 1 minute An online petition has exceeded 19,000 signatures in three days, challenging the EU Parliament’s proposals to ban the use of traditional names such as ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ for plant-based products. The proposals – approved by the EU’s agriculture committee- are to face a vote by the full EU Parliament this month. If passed, veggie burgers […]
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Piers Morgan Blasts McDonald’s Vegan McPlant Burger As ‘Total Nonsense’
Reading Time: 2 minutes Piers Morgan’s vegan views are often aired online – this time McDonald’s new McPlant range has come under fire from the T.V presenter
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Meat Boss Accuses Vegan Producers Of ‘Deliberately’ Tricking Customers
Reading Time: 2 minutes The accusation that vegan producers are tricking consumers comes as the EU votes on proposals to ban terms like ‘veggie burger’
Posted inLaw & Politics
Australia Launches Senate Inquiry Into Potential Ban On Plant-Based ‘Meat’ Labels
Reading Time: 2 minutes Politician Susan McDonald says plant-based brands should be prohibited from using term such as ‘mince’ and ‘sausages’
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Meat Lobbyists Blasted Over Claims That Shoppers Are Confused By Vegan Meat
Reading Time: 2 minutes The EU Parliament is gearing up to vote on proposals that would see terms like veggie burgers and sausages banned to describe vegan meat
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Oatly Slams EU Over ‘Incomprehensible’ Decision To Support ‘Dairy Ban’
Reading Time: < 1 minute ‘It isn’t so surprising considering there are more milk lobbyists in Brussels than actual cows in pasture during the summer months’
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Got Vegan Beef? Study Busts Myth That Plant-Based Labels Confuse Consumers
Reading Time: 2 minutes ‘Omitting words traditionally associated with animal products from the names of plant-based products actually causes consumers to be significantly more confused’
