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The Cube

Has Amsterdam banned meat adverts to avoid offending Muslims?

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Earth News

Europe’s most climate-friendly supermarket revealed - see full list

Experts have urged European supermarkets to transition towards plant-rich foods to cut emissions and lower costs.

Earth News

How much would a meat tax cost the average EU household?

Scientists have put forward the “first step” in tackling meat-related emissions without sending food prices skyrocketing.

The Cube

Viral posts mislead on Italy's 'lab-grown meat' ban

Italy passed a law banning cultivated or cell-based meat years ago, but posts online suggesting that it has just happened have prompted conflicting claims related to the product.

Earth News

What is the climate impact of the 6 most popular diets?

Keto, paleo, vegan: Our diets have a wide variety of climate impacts, with one almost four times more polluting than veganism.

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Nutrition

Euroviews. Ultra-processed foods should unite the food movement — not divide us

Ultimately, we need to pull together to transform our broken food system. Across the movement, we broadly have the same goal — a food system that is healthy for people and the planet, Emily Armistead writes.

Food and Drink

Euroviews. No matter how hard you try, you just can't beat real meat

At this point it looks like most of our protein will be sourced from animals for some time to come, whether we like it or not, as it has for the past 100,000 years. Luckily, we can do this in ways that meet our climate goals and boost nutrition and animal welfare, Eurof Uppington writes.

Nature

Euroviews. Governments must back plant farming — there's no two ways about it

It’s simple: we need to be doing more to save our only home from the climate change tipping point that scientists keep reminding us we’re hurtling towards, Dr Carys Bennett writes.

Nutrition

Would you try this lab-grown pink rice made with bovine cells?

A South Korean research team has developed a new hybrid food, an affordable and eco-friendly source of protein, in a bid to develop a sustainable future option.

Food and Drink

France issues ban on 'steak' and 'ham' labels for plant-based products

The steaks are high! Violations of the new decree will result in fines ranging from €1,500 for individuals to €7,500 for companies.

Earth News

Belgium introduces animal-friendly labelling on food products

Around 60 per cent of people say they would be prepared to spend more for products from welfare-friendly farming systems.

Europe News

Euroviews. What’s the beef with alternative proteins?

As the European Green Deal enters a critical phase, a major effort is needed to help alternative proteins take off and play their part in delivering EU food and climate security, Nusa Urbancic, Pieter de Pous, Dustin Benton and Nico Muzi write.

World News

Euroviews. A small shift away from a meat diet could have a big climate impact

In addition to the significant benefits to climate, nature and water, the shift to sustainable proteins would help Europeans lead healthier lives and politicians would benefit through lower spending on healthcare, Nico Muzi writes.

Nutrition

Could cigarette-style warning labels reduce meat consumption?

Graphic images warning of the dangers of smoking had an impact on persuading smokers to quit but could the same work for meat?

Markets

There’s a wave of French plant-based startups but is it too late?

Umiami is the latest French meat alternative startup aiming at the European market, but it’s a competitive field.

Nutrition

Scientists discover being vegetarian could be written in your genes

Researchers identified genes in vegetarians that may explain why they choose plant-based diets after screening 330,00 genomes.

Nutrition

Could fat make the taste of lab-grown meat more appealing?

The cells developed at their facility were taken from a live pig because the smell and taste of fat can’t be replicated any other way.