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Plant-based brands urge EU to reject new labelling restrictions ahead of March meeting
Plant-based brands urge EU to reject new labelling restrictions ahead of March meeting

More than 20 plant-based food brands operating across the EU, UK and US have issued a joint letter calling on EU policymakers to maintain the current regulatory framework governing plant-based product labelling.

Food
EU Biotech Act’s exclusion of novel foods from regulatory sandbox is a ‘missed opportunity for food innovation,’ GFI says
EU Biotech Act’s exclusion of novel foods from regulatory sandbox is a ‘missed opportunity for food innovation,’ GFI says

The Good Food Institute Europe has welcomed the European Commission’s new Biotech Act, but said it marks a ‘missed opportunity’ for food innovation due to its exclusion of novel foods from its regulatory sandbox scheme.

Technology
EU’s meaty words ban for plant-based foods postponed further
EU’s meaty words ban for plant-based foods postponed further

The European Parliament has postponed further negotiations regarding the proposed ban on meat-like words, such as ‘burger’ and ‘steak,’ for labelling plant-based products.

Food
EU proposes ‘simplifications’ to EUDR, December 2025 deadline to go ahead for ‘large and medium’ companies
EU proposes ‘simplifications’ to EUDR, December 2025 deadline to go ahead for ‘large and medium’ companies

The European Commission has proposed ‘targeted simplifications’ that aim to ensure the smooth implementation of the upcoming EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

Ingredients
European Parliament votes to ban terms like ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ for plant-based products
European Parliament votes to ban terms like ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ for plant-based products

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have today (8 October 2025) voted to restrict the labelling of plant-based products with meaty words such as ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’.

Food
EU invests €2.2m into project to accelerate plant-based food adoption
EU invests €2.2m into project to accelerate plant-based food adoption

The European Union (EU) has invested €2.2 million into a project to encourage the growth and adoption of plant-based food across Europe.

Food
EU’s vision for sustainable agriculture falls short on plant-based advocacy, ProVeg says
EU’s vision for sustainable agriculture falls short on plant-based advocacy, ProVeg says

ProVeg described the European Commission's vision for food and agriculture as offering 'little more than a rehash of the status quo'.

Agriculture
European Patent Office reinstates Impossible Foods’ heme protein patent
European Patent Office reinstates Impossible Foods’ heme protein patent

The European Patent Office (EPO) has reinstated meat alternatives company Impossible Foods’ EU patent following a lengthy appeal process.

Plant-based meat
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