Farmers want the EU to ban ‘veggie burger’ and other terms
But plant-based food proponents, including Ikea and Unilever, as well as the European Medical Association, label the proposals ‘disproportionate and out of step with the current climate’
19 October 2020 - 16:15
Brussels — Restaurants and shops in the EU could be barred from marketing products as “veggie burgers” or “vegan sausage” if farmers get their way in a debate this week in the European parliament.
Proposed amendments to a farming bill would also prohibit describing nondairy items as being “like” or in the “style” of milk, butter or cheese...
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