NSRGY - EU votes on labeling plant-based meat and dairy

The EU is set to vote Tuesday on the labeling of products like "veggie burger" and "veggie sausage," as well as "yogurt-style" and "cheese-like" for plant-based alternatives to dairy products.Farming and meat lobbyists say the terms mislead people and amount to a "cultural hijacking" of the meat industry, while major food companies, including Unilever (UL) and Nestle (NSRGY), say the claims are ridiculous and contradict the bloc's drive to help consumers choose more sustainable food.Observers say the result could go either way. If passed, implementation of the proposals would then be negotiated with the member state governments in the European council, with a final decision potentially coming before the end of the year.Countries like France have already backed the proposals and implemented bans on veggie burger labeling, while others, like the government in the Netherlands, has backed the use of such terms.Related: [[BYND]], [[IMPF]] [[TSN]], [[K]], [[JEF]], [[HRL]], [[PPC]], [[FMCI]],

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EU votes on labeling plant-based meat and dairy