EU agrees to chop meaty names from vegetarian and vegan food products
The Guardian World
by Jennifer Rankin in BrusselsMarch 5, 2026
Lawmakers will outlaw use of 31 meat-related names as part of efforts to help livestock farmers in food supply markets
EU lawmakers have agreed to ban meaty names such as steak and bacon for vegetarian and vegan foods, but “veggie burgers” and “meat-free sausages” will remain on the table.
Negotiators from the European parliament and EU council of ministers found a recipe for compromise on rules for food names on Thursday, although critics said they were creating needless complexity.
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Originally published on The Guardian World on 3/5/2026