Author: Bitkiden | Bitki Bazlı Gıdalar
Common misconceptions and food safety, what STT-TETT is, unknown facts about packaged foods, milk, herbal teas, and tea bags, safe plastic use, and a variety of other food-related topics were discussed live on air.
The Plant-Based Foods Association (BİTKİDEN), which brings together stakeholders contributing to a plant-based nutrition system for a more sustainable world, has commenced its activities. Aiming to develop projects in collaboration with its international partners, the association seeks to place plant-based foods at the centre of the transformation in the food system through a sustainable and scientific approach. For the future of our planet and humanity, a scientific, collaborative, sustainable, holistic, and systematic approach to transforming the food system is needed. The path to this approach lies in increasing awareness and innovation regarding plant-based foods. As demand for and production of…
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 the 28 targets it set for itself under the 8th Environment Action Program are “very likely” to be achieved, while three others are “likely” to be achieved. The report emphasizes that the remaining 15 targets are “unlikely” and five are “very unlikely” to be met. EEA Executive Director Leena Ylä-Mononen…
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 a rate of 50%, they could reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions by 31.6 million tons; this is equivalent to removing 25 million cars from the EU. The report also states that supermarket and food service operators around the world are seeing a 10% increase in sales of plant-based products. By…
Developments in Europe German Government to boost alternative proteins with €38 million investment, November 20, 2023, Food Navigator The German Government has allocated €38 million in its 2024 budget to promote sensitive fermented, plant-based, and processed meat and dairy alternatives. Farmers Present New Government with 100 Demands, November 23, 2023, PoliticoPro The umbrella organization of Spanish farmers (COAG) has sent a document containing 100 demands for the new term to the newly appointed—but not so new—Minister of Agriculture, Luis Planas. Uberization: COAG Secretary General Miguel Padilla called on the ministry to protect small farmers from “agriculture and livestock farming based…
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 organic foods. Giulia Riedo, Head of Agriculture and Sustainable Food Policy at WWF Europe Policy Office, said, “Food security has been at the center of EU discussions in recent years, but the report shows that decision-makers are clearly neglecting policies that could provide better access to healthy and sustainable food.”…