EU parliament approves ban on ‘veggie burger’ and other meaty labels

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. Photo: Canva and TT.
8 Oct 2025
13:21
The European Parliament has approved a proposal to limit the use of certain traditional meat terms like "burger" and "sausage" for plant-based products, in a move some critics say risks stifling the growth of the alt-protein sector.

Måns Ullerstam, CEO at foodtech investor Kale United, calls the decision “crazy.”

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