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'A Victory of Common Sense': France Will No Longer Ban 'Meat' Words for Plant-Based Products

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‘A Victory of Common Sense’: France Will No Longer Ban ‘Meat’ Words for Plant-Based Products

In January 2025, France’s Council of State put a stop to any bans on “meat” language on plant-based labels in France.

by Charlotte Pointing

The FDA’s New ‘Best By’ Food Label Strategy Will Save Americans Millions and Reduce Waste The FDA’s New ‘Best By’ Food Label Strategy Will Save Americans Millions and Reduce Waste

by VegNews Editors

Milk Labeling Debate Intensifies as New Dietary Guidelines Favor Increasing Plant-Based Options Milk Labeling Debate Intensifies as New Dietary Guidelines Favor Increasing Plant-Based Options

by VegNews Editors

Documentary Spotlights Impossible Foods’ Rise As Europe Finally Green Lights Its Burgers: “An Important Step” Documentary Spotlights Impossible Foods’ Rise As Europe Finally Green Lights Its Burgers: “An Important Step”

by VegNews Editors

New Platform “Kamala’s Recipes” Supports the Kamala Harris Campaign Through Cooking New Platform “Kamala’s Recipes” Supports the Kamala Harris Campaign Through Cooking

by Charlotte Pointing

Food News of the Week: Zombie Takis, Election Day Bagels, and Domino’s Dairy-Free Mozzarella Food News of the Week: Zombie Takis, Election Day Bagels, and Domino’s Dairy-Free Mozzarella

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Beyond Methane: 6 Environmental Challenges of Animal Agriculture Beyond Methane: 6 Environmental Challenges of Animal Agriculture

by Charlotte Pointing

Child Labor in the Meat Industry: “Conditions Are Dickensian” Child Labor in the Meat Industry: “Conditions Are Dickensian”

by Charlotte Pointing

Can We Trust Fast-Food Mascots? Unsurprisingly, It’s a No Can We Trust Fast-Food Mascots? Unsurprisingly, It’s a No

by Charlotte Pointing

RNC Attendees Loved This Vegan Jackfruit “Brisket” Almost as Much as They Love Trump RNC Attendees Loved This Vegan Jackfruit “Brisket” Almost as Much as They Love Trump

by Anna Starostinetskaya

The Billionaire Paradox: Will Bezos, Branson, and Gates Save or Destroy the Food System?

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The Billionaire Paradox: Will Bezos, Branson, and Gates Save or Destroy the Food System?

They have a phenomenal amount of income at their disposal, but are billionaires really best placed to help us tackle the climate crisis?

by Charlotte Pointing

As France Reverses Course on Vegan Labeling Ban, 3 Meaty French Meat Companies to Watch As France Reverses Course on Vegan Labeling Ban, 3 Meaty French Meat Companies to Watch

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Beware of “Grass-Fed” and “Free Range” Labels—Why Sustainable, Ethical Meat Doesn’t Exist Beware of “Grass-Fed” and “Free Range” Labels—Why Sustainable, Ethical Meat Doesn’t Exist

by Charlotte Pointing

2 Wins for Octopus Lovers: Mycelium-Based Tentacles and a Historic Farm Ban 2 Wins for Octopus Lovers: Mycelium-Based Tentacles and a Historic Farm Ban

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Why Big Meat Has an Ugly Human Rights Problem Why Big Meat Has an Ugly Human Rights Problem

by Charlotte Pointing

Vegan Food Brands Are Channeling Banksy With Radical, Political Marketing. Can It Change Our Food System? Vegan Food Brands Are Channeling Banksy With Radical, Political Marketing. Can It Change Our Food System?

by Charlotte Pointing

Will France’s Ban on “Meat” Terms on Plant-Based Products Hurt the Industry? Here’s What 3 Experts Have to Say Will France’s Ban on “Meat” Terms on Plant-Based Products Hurt the Industry? Here’s What 3 Experts Have to Say

by Charlotte Pointing

Amsterdam Is Vying With 24 Other Cities for the Title of “Plant-Based Capital” Amsterdam Is Vying With 24 Other Cities for the Title of “Plant-Based Capital”

by Anna Starostinetskaya

There’s a Bonkers Debate About Potatoes Not Being Vegetables. Countless Health Studies Say Otherwise. There’s a Bonkers Debate About Potatoes Not Being Vegetables. Countless Health Studies Say Otherwise.

by Nicole Axworthy

Baltimore Makes History as First US City to Declare January “Veganuary” Month Baltimore Makes History as First US City to Declare January “Veganuary” Month

by Nicole Axworthy

California’s Prop 12 Is Now in Effect. Here’s What It Means for Your Food, Whether You Live In the State or Not. California’s Prop 12 Is Now in Effect. Here’s What It Means for Your Food, Whether You Live In the State or Not.

by Charlotte Pointing

This Former Clinton Health Advisor Says Eating Vegetables Is Like Taking Viagra This Former Clinton Health Advisor Says Eating Vegetables Is Like Taking Viagra

by Nicole Axworthy

Could This Lawsuit Against Dunkin’ Finally End Vegan Milk Surcharges? Experts Weigh In Could This Lawsuit Against Dunkin’ Finally End Vegan Milk Surcharges? Experts Weigh In

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Move Over, Los Angeles and NYC: These 3 City Council Votes Could Make Pittsburgh the New Vegan Capital Move Over, Los Angeles and NYC: These 3 City Council Votes Could Make Pittsburgh the New Vegan Capital

by VegNews Editors

Uh-Oh, the World’s Biggest Climate Conference Just Became a Platform for Big Meat and Dairy Uh-Oh, the World’s Biggest Climate Conference Just Became a Platform for Big Meat and Dairy

by VegNews Editors

Why Joaquin Phoenix Wants You To Talk About This Movie With Everyone You Know Why Joaquin Phoenix Wants You To Talk About This Movie With Everyone You Know

by Charlotte Pointing

Animal Law With Animal Outlook: What Is Animal Law? Animal Law With Animal Outlook: What Is Animal Law?

by Jareb Gleckel, Piper Hoffman, Cheryl Leahy & Animal Outlook

Can the 2023 Farm Bill Help Vegan Food Gain More Momentum? Can the 2023 Farm Bill Help Vegan Food Gain More Momentum?

by Anna Starostinetskaya

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Oatly and Beyond Meat Take On Big Ag in 2 New Must-Watch Campaigns Oatly and Beyond Meat Take On Big Ag in 2 New Must-Watch Campaigns

by Anna Starostinetskaya

US Government Promotes ‘Unfree Market,’ Invests in Animal Products 800 Times More Than Plants US Government Promotes ‘Unfree Market,’ Invests in Animal Products 800 Times More Than Plants

by Anna Starostinetskaya

How Ukraine’s Lviv Vegan Kitchen Feeds Up to 500 War Refugees Every Day How Ukraine’s Lviv Vegan Kitchen Feeds Up to 500 War Refugees Every Day

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Why Netflix’s New Food Documentary ‘Poisoned’ Is More Like a Horror Film Why Netflix’s New Food Documentary ‘Poisoned’ Is More Like a Horror Film

by Charlotte Pointing

1,400 US Mayors Join New York Mayor Eric Adams in Promoting Plant-Based Food 1,400 US Mayors Join New York Mayor Eric Adams in Promoting Plant-Based Food

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Government Funding for Alternative Protein Doubles to $635 Million. Is That Enough? Government Funding for Alternative Protein Doubles to $635 Million. Is That Enough?

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Are ‘Humane’ and ‘Grass-Fed’ Meat Labels Confusing Consumers? Experts Say Yes Are ‘Humane’ and ‘Grass-Fed’ Meat Labels Confusing Consumers? Experts Say Yes

by Nicole Axworthy

Is Meat Really Crucial for Health? Here’s Why Many Medical and Nutritional Professionals Say It Isn’t Is Meat Really Crucial for Health? Here’s Why Many Medical and Nutritional Professionals Say It Isn’t

by Charlotte Pointing

How Beans, Lentils, and Veggie Burgers Keep Arnold Schwarzenegger Strong at 75 How Beans, Lentils, and Veggie Burgers Keep Arnold Schwarzenegger Strong at 75

by Charlotte Pointing

Texas Governor Signs New Plant-Based Meat Labeling Law. Is It Constitutional? Texas Governor Signs New Plant-Based Meat Labeling Law. Is It Constitutional?

by Anna Starostinetskaya

What the Supreme Court’s Ruling on California’s Prop 12 Means for Animals Everywhere What the Supreme Court’s Ruling on California’s Prop 12 Means for Animals Everywhere

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Mayor’s New Campaign Challenges 8.8 Million New Yorkers to ‘Eat a Whole Lot More Plants’ Mayor’s New Campaign Challenges 8.8 Million New Yorkers to ‘Eat a Whole Lot More Plants’

by Anna Starostinetskaya

1 Million People a Year Die From Antibiotic Resistance. The Culprit? Factory Farms. 1 Million People a Year Die From Antibiotic Resistance. The Culprit? Factory Farms.

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Does a Vegan Diet Deserve Religion-Style Protection? Reddit Thread Makes the Case Does a Vegan Diet Deserve Religion-Style Protection? Reddit Thread Makes the Case

by Nicole Axworthy

Scientists Create ‘Mini’ Organs That Could Bring an End to Animal Testing Scientists Create ‘Mini’ Organs That Could Bring an End to Animal Testing

by Nicole Axworthy

Eat Just Changed Eggs. Now, It’s Coming for Tennessee’s Proposed Drag Brunch Ban. Eat Just Changed Eggs. Now, It’s Coming for Tennessee’s Proposed Drag Brunch Ban.

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Cory Booker: Empathy Is Necessary to Change Our Food System Cory Booker: Empathy Is Necessary to Change Our Food System

by Nicole Axworthy

Is It Possible to Sell Animals on Craigslist? Here’s What You Need to Know Is It Possible to Sell Animals on Craigslist? Here’s What You Need to Know

by Tanya Flink

FDA Says Dairy-Free Milk Can Be Labeled “Milk.” There’s Just One Catch. FDA Says Dairy-Free Milk Can Be Labeled “Milk.” There’s Just One Catch.

by Anna Starostinetskaya

Nearly 300 Groups Call Upon EU for Sustainable Food Plan Nearly 300 Groups Call Upon EU for Sustainable Food Plan

by Anna Starostinetskaya

How This Dutch Town Is Helping People Choose Plant-Based Foods How This Dutch Town Is Helping People Choose Plant-Based Foods

by Nicole Axworthy

World’s First Sanctuary for Spanish Bulls Rescued From Bullfighting Opens in Colombia World’s First Sanctuary for Spanish Bulls Rescued From Bullfighting Opens in Colombia

by Nicole Axworthy

New Brexit Rules Add Hefty Taxes to Animal Products. One Candy Company’s Solution: Go Vegan. New Brexit Rules Add Hefty Taxes to Animal Products. One Candy Company’s Solution: Go Vegan.

by Nicole Axworthy

Edinburgh Is First Capital City to Sign Plant Based Treaty. Will Others Follow? Edinburgh Is First Capital City to Sign Plant Based Treaty. Will Others Follow?

by Anna Starostinetskaya