While the ECJ’s verdict is still pending, France resolutely enforces labelling ban for plant-based food
The European Vegetarian Union (EVU) is closely monitoring the latest developments in France regarding the decree banning the use of meat-related terms to describe plant-based products. The French government’s decision to publish this new decree while the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has not yet provided its ruling on the matter raises serious questions about […]
SOTEU 2023: A dish served lukewarm and missing key ingredients
In response to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the European Union (SOTEU) speech, the European Vegetarian Union (EVU) has reacted with significant concern. While we welcome the mention of a ”Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture in the EU”, we were left troubled by the lackluster support for the European […]
NGOs call on Von der Leyen to uphold green farming ambition in State of the Union speech
The European Vegetarian Union (EVU), representing 46 organisations across Europe dedicated to environmental sustainability, human health, and animal welfare, has sent a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen ahead of her forthcoming and annual State of the Union speech (SOTEU) on 13 September. The letter calls for urgent action to address climate […]
How Big Meat’s grip shapes EU farm policy and what we eat
The pervasive influence of the meat and dairy lobby on government policies and regulations within the European Union has been brought to light in a recent study conducted by Stanford University. The study shines a spotlight on how lobbying efforts have curbed the growth of plant-based alternatives with lighter climate and environmental footprints. As the […]
Beyond Meat’s sales reflect larger economic woes with our food system
Recent reports of a 30 percent drop in sales for Beyond Meat’s plant-based products have raised concerns and prompted speculation in the media about the future of vegan alternatives to meats. However, a closer analysis reveals that these adverse results are not indicative of a fading ‘’fad’’ but rather closely tied to the prevailing cost […]
Veggie Burger Debate Makes It To European Court Of Justice
Press Release: Veggie Burger Debate Makes It To European Court Of Justice [Brussels, 31 July 2023] – In a landmark development, the French Conseil d’Etat has taken a significant step in addressing the crucial issue of food labelling for plant-based products. The Conseil d’Etat has decided to transfer parts of the court case brought forward […]
EU Parliament Advances Nature Restoration Law But Setbacks Remain
The European Vegetarian Union (EVU) welcomes the recent passing of the Nature Restoration Law in the European Parliament (EP) on 12 July, which sets the stage for enhanced biodiversity and climate action across the European Union. While applauding this significant step towards environmental preservation (even if some of the amendments voted through are disappointing), the […]
EU Science Advisors call on Commission to promote plant-based diets
The European Vegetarian Union (EVU) applauds the recently published report by the Scientific Advice for Policy by European Academies (SAPEA), titled “Towards Sustainable Food Consumption.”
EU Experts Call for More CAP Funding on Plant-Based Products: European Green Deal Barometer 2023
The European Vegetarian Union (EVU) welcomes the recent publication of the European Green Deal Barometer 2023, which sheds light on the progress and challenges faced by the European Green Deal. The comprehensive survey, conducted by the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP), gathered the views of over 600 sustainability experts, including that of the EVU […]
EVU Engages in High-Profile Event on EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy and Sustainable Food Systems Framework
The European Vegetarian Union (EVU) attended on 20 June a high-profile event organised by Euractiv and the European Alliance for Plant-based Foods (EAPF) – the latter of which the EVU is a member – to discuss the European Union’s Farm to Fork Strategy and the proposed legislative framework for sustainable food systems (FSFS). The event […]
