TOPIC: ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS Date: 03/17/2025 Issue No.: 2025-01 Food processing is the process of transforming fresh foods and raw materials into safe, nutritious, and edible food and beverage products. This process involves a series of methods such as heating, smoking, curing, ripening, drying, and packaging. Today, obesity and malnutrition continue

Developments from Europe EU likely to miss most of its 2030 green targets, PoliticoPro The European Environment Agency (EEA) stated that the European Union is not on track to meet most of its green targets. Only five of the 28 targets set for itself under the 8th Only five of

Developments in Europe If 6 EU Supermarket Chains Switch 50% of Their Production to Plant-Based Protein, They Could Offset Emissions Equivalent to 25 Million Cars, December 5, 2023, Green Queen According to a report prepared by Profundo, if the six leading retailers and catering companies switch to plant-based proteins at

Developments in Europe Too Much Meat, Not Enough Vegetables! – September 21, 2023, PoliticoPro A new report published by WWF (World Wildlife Fund) reveals that European Union policies encourage excessive meat consumption, which not only increases consumers’ grocery bills but also discriminates against healthier and more sustainable fruits, vegetables, and

Swiss Government Encourages Reduced Meat Consumption in Climate Strategy, Plant Based News, September 14, 2023 The Swiss government has launched a new Agriculture and Food Climate Strategy outlining the benefits of reducing meat consumption in the country. The strategy states that greenhouse gas emissions from food production must be reduced

French government makes second attempt to ban ‘plant-based steak’ claim, September 1, LeMonde The naming battle over plant-based steak and meatball alternatives has reignited. A year ago, the Conseil d’État (French Supreme Court) suspended the first decree published at the end of June 2022, which prohibited the use of butchery

Decision on ‘Veggie Burger’ Name for Beef to Be Resolved by European Union (EU) Court, August 18, 2023 According to supporters of meat alternatives, the upcoming ruling by the EU’s highest court needs to clarify the use of names associated with animal-based food products for plant-based food products. Although plant-based

Turkey’s Largest and Most Comprehensive Healthcare and Health Technologies Conference The Future Healthcare in Istanbul “The Future from Plants: The Flexitarian Diet Model in the World and Turkey” took place with the participation of Cardiologist Prof. Dr. Sadi Güleç, European Union Climate Commission Turkey Climate Ambassador Seren Anaçoğlu, New Generation