Meaty names for plant-based meat: 7/10 Italians in favour
A new survey reveals that Italian consumers believe terms such as 'hamburger' and 'dairy' are appropriate for plant-based products.
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Planting the seeds of change – how Europe’s farmers can reap the benefits of plant-based foods
Elena WaldenAs the appetite for plant-based food grows across Europe, these products present new opportunities for farmers to produce the raw ingredients they need.
Meet the researcher: How researching plant-based foods changed this scientist’s perspective on processed products
As a researcher investigating the barriers stopping people from embracing more plant-based foods, Sarah Nájera Espinosa has plenty of personal experience to draw on.
New report: Alternative proteins hold key to Europe’s self-sufficiency
New report finds shift towards plant-based, cultivated and fermentation-made food could enable 21% of farmland across 10 European countries to be used to expand regenerative agriculture, restore nature and boost domestic food production.
Italian Government ‘open’ to reconsidering ban on meaty terms
Conrad AstleyItalian Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida has told Parliament the government is talking to plant-based meat companies to hear their concerns about a ban on using ‘meaty’ terms.
Labelling roundup: while French court rules ‘meaty’ names on plant-based products do not confuse consumers, new Italian restrictions threaten home-grown producers
Elena WaldenAlthough it was rejected at the EU level in 2020, attempts to restrict the language used by producers to describe their plant-based meat products have continued to rumble on in a handful of national contexts. However, recent decisions in France and Belgium are cause for optimism.
VAT disparity: levelling the playing field for plant-based milk in Europe
Amy WilliamsIn certain European countries, plant-based milk faces significantly higher value added tax (VAT) than conventional cow’s milk, but new proposals offer a chance to level the playing field.
2023 round-up: finding the levers to move alternative proteins forward
Emily JohnsonThis year has been pivotal for alternative proteins, particularly in Europe. Here is our round-up of GFI Europe's 2023 highlights.
Italy ban on cultivated meat cuts itself off from innovation and blocks sustainable development
The Italian Chamber of Deputies has passed a law banning the production and marketing of cultivated meat and the use of meat-related names, such as 'salami' or 'steak', for plant-based meat products. The bill introduces fines between €10,000 and €60,000 for each violation.
L’Italia vieta la carne coltivata: il paese rischia di essere tagliato fuori dall’innovazione e di bloccare lo sviluppo sostenibile
The Italian Chamber of Deputies has passed a law banning the production and marketing of cultivated meat and the use of meat-related names, such as 'salami' or 'steak', for plant-based meat products. The bill introduces fines between €10,000 and €60,000 for each violation.
