Belgium: Over 100 stakeholders call for a National Protein Plan in Joint Call
Last week, a coalition of over 100 Belgian stakeholders presented their position paper, ‘Towards a Secure and Sustainable Belgian Protein System’, to the Federal Parliament. Representing universities, civil society groups, retailers, and agricultural organisations from across the country, the coalition called for an ambitious protein action plan. At the Federal Parliament, the coalition emphasised that […]
Why the EU is failing its farmers and how protein diversification could fix everything
Protein diversification offers a promising way forward for strengthening Europe’s strategic autonomy, reducing climate-harming emissions, providing sustainable pathways for farmers and increasing competitiveness. However, progress is slow, and the current policy approach does not offer the necessary support to encourage diversification on a broader scale. With this in mind, the report ‘Protein Production in the […]
EU Protein Strategy
As the urgency to adapt our food systems grows, protein diversification becomes an increasingly important lever for meaningful food system change. Leguminous crops offer environmental benefits, support soil health, and provide new market opportunities for producers, providing a planet friendly source of protein. Yet, despite increasing political attention to sustainability and resilience, CAP financing remains […]
EU agrees on ban for plant-based food names: Veggie “Burger” and “Sausage” saved
PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brussels, March 5, 2026 EU agrees on ban for plant-based food names: Veggie “Burger” and “Sausage” saved The European Union has agreed on a list of words to ban for plant-based alternatives. During Thursday afternoon, the negotiators of the European Parliament, Council and Commission reached an agreement that will […]
New Study: EU to Massively Benefit from Protein Diversification
The study ‘Seizing the economic opportunity of alternative proteins in Europe: Delivering Prosperity from Farm to Factory’ conducted by Systemiq and commissioned by the Good Food Institute Europe, explores the economic opportunities that could arise from protein diversification in the EU, providing concrete figures that policymakers cannot ignore. Global food production is undergoing rapid change, […]
The European Court of Auditors signals room for improvement in the CAP proposals
On 9 January, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) issued its opinion on the Commission’s proposals for the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), for the period 2028-2034. The auditors commented on the design of the future CAP, with the purpose of ensuring sound financial management, accountability, and EU added value. They highlighted several risks arising […]
Protein diversification: how the next CAP can support farmers
The European Vegetarian Union (EVU) has published a new analysis of the European Commission’s proposals for the 2028–2034 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), with a particular focus on opportunities to strengthen agricultural diversification and plant and protein crop production across the EU. Titled “Opportunities for Diversification and More Plant Production in the Next CAP: Analysis of […]
What Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council means for plant-based foods
The Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union began in January and will run until the end of June 2026, marking Cyprus’s return to the role 14 years after its first Presidency in 2012. During this six-month mandate, the Cypriot Presidency is placing strong emphasis on strengthening the EU’s autonomy in its cooperation […]
Danish EU Presidency: advancing plant-based foods in Europe’s food policy agenda
Denmark held the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union until the end of 2025, under the slogan “A strong Europe in a changing world.” Its priority themes included regulatory simplification, competitiveness, the green transition, innovation, and creating a more enabling environment for farmers and food producers across the EU. In the official […]
Poland Moves to Introduce Plant-Based Meals in Schools and Hospitals
Poland is experiencing a major shift in national food policy. In November and December 2025, the Ministry of Health announced groundbreaking commitments to guarantee access to plant-based meals in two critical public sectors including educational institutions and healthcare facilities. Schools and nurseries – years of groundwork pay off For years, Polish children following plant-based diets […]
