Summary
The European Parliament has voted to ban words like "burger" and "steak" for plant-based foods. The proposal aims to protect livestock farmers, but it still needs approval from the European Commission and EU member countries. Some critics argue the ban could be bad for sustainability and consumer clarity.
Key Facts
- The European Parliament voted to stop using meat names for plant-based foods.
- They passed the proposal with a 355-247 majority vote.
- The proposal needs approval from the European Commission and EU countries before becoming law.
- The goal is to protect livestock farmers who say the names threaten their livelihoods.
- Critics say the ban could confuse consumers and harm environmental goals.
- Some major companies, including German supermarkets, oppose the ban.
- A similar proposal was considered in 2020 but did not pass.
