EU MEPs ban meat names

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The European Parliament voted Wednesday on a proposal to ban meat-related names for plant-based foods, prompting industry warnings of economic harm and consumer-clarity concerns.

Der Spiegel

News: Internal-combustion engine phase-out in the coalition committee, Ukrainians in the German job market, naming dispute over Veggie sausages

In the coalition, tensions could rise today. A promise that Merz would do well to break. And why banning the term Veggie sausage would hurt the industry. This is the situation on Wednesday morning.

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Der Spiegel

Meat substitutes and veggie sausage debate: Friedrich Merz underestimates the economic consequences for Germany

If the EU Parliament votes for a veggie sausage ban, it would hit a key German future industry the hardest. The chancellor wanted it that way.

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Der Standard

Wird Veggie-Burger und Tofu-Schnitzel der Garaus gemacht?

Will veggie burgers and tofu schnitzels be banned? Consumers today are turning to plant-based alternatives for steak—no meat required. Some find that confusing. EU Parliament will decide whether schnitzels and burgers may only be called that if they contain animal products.

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Handelsblatt

Vegetarian foods: Can a schnitzel be made from soy?

Veggie 'burgers' soon banned? What the EU Parliament plans and why providers such as Rügenwalder Mühle and Lidl are sounding the alarm.

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Der Standard

EU Parliament votes on "Tofu sausage" and "Soy schnitzel"

Several terms should only be used for foods of animal origin. The responsible MEP sees a real risk of confusion.

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Tages-Anzeiger

Debate over food: risk of confusion? EU Parliament votes on ban of veggie 'sausages'

Will vegetarian and vegan products soon no longer be able to call themselves 'schnitzel'? A crucial vote is coming up in the European Parliament. The sausage hasn't been eaten yet.

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Handelsblatt

EU vote: 'A steak is meat. Period': Will Europe ban veggie sausage?

On Wednesday, the EU Parliament will vote on whether plant-based products may continue to bear labels like 'sausage' or 'steak'. Consumer groups and the food industry oppose it.

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