Developments in Europe 6 EU Grocery Chains Could Offset Emissions of Up to 25 Million Cars If They Switched Their Production to 50% Plant-Based Protein, December 5, 2023 According to a report presented by Green Queen Profundo, switching to 50% plant-based protein by six leading antioxidant and catering companies reduced their annual greenhouse gas emissions by 31.6 million tons; here is how,

Developments in Europe Too Much Meat, Not Enough Vegetables – September 21, 2023, PoliticoPro A new report by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has found that European Union policies are encouraging excessive meat consumption, which is not only driving up consumers’ grocery bills but also reducing the need for healthier and more sustainable fruit, vegetables and organic produce.

Swiss Government Urges Meat Reduction 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 calls for greenhouse gases emitted to produce food to be reduced by two-thirds per person by 2050 compared to 2020.

The French government makes a second attempt to ban the 'plant-based steak' label, September 1, Le Monde - The naming battle over plant-based steak and burger alternatives has reignited. A year ago, the Conseil d’État (French High Court) suspended the first decree issued at the end of June 2022, which prohibited the use of butcher terms to describe plant-based products...

The Decision on Naming Beef ‘Veggie Burger’ to Be Resolved by the European Union (EU) Court, August 18, 2023. According to proponents of meat alternatives, the upcoming ruling by the EU high court needs to clarify the use of animal-related names for plant-based food products. While plant-based protein food products are gaining popularity in the European Union...

Turkey's Largest and Most Comprehensive Healthcare and Health Technologies Conference, The Future Healthcare Istanbul, featured the panel “The Future Will Come from Plants: The Flexitarian Nutrition Model in the World and Turkey.” The panel included discussions with Cardiologist Prof. Dr. Sadi Güleç, EU Climate Commission Turkey Climate Ambassador Seren Anaçoğlu, Next-Generation Nutrition and Food Designer Elvan Odabaşı, and representatives from the Bitkiden Association.