The project managers from our eight partner organisations of the project convened in Cantabria, Spain for the final personal meeting. Drawing near the end of the partnership project the objectives were to finalize project results, evaluate the project, as well as explore future collaboration opportunities. During the three days of the meeting we were focusing […]
The recent European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling is a major win for plant-based food labelling, striking down France’s attempt to ban “meaty” terms like “burger” and “sausage” for plant-based products. The ECJ confirmed that EU law already provides adequate consumer protection, making additional national regulations unnecessary. The one caveat: governments could still find a […]
This Earth Overshoot Day is the same old story… August 1st marks the point that humanity has exhausted the planet’s natural resources available for the year. By the time we reach the end of 2024, the average person will have used up the natural resources of around 1.7 Earths. 🌍🌎 Until we can get a […]
The third and final LTTA (Learning, Teaching, Training Activity) of the Rural Entrepreneurship for You(th) project took place at Goloka Ecofarm community in Pontinvrea, Italy from the 4th to 10th July, 2024, gathering youth from partner organizations. The venue of the activity was changed compared to the original plan to have it organised in Ukraine, […]
Prospective parents, nursing mothers urged to mitigate use of plastics to protect their babies. Microplastics – where do they come from? Microplastics are small particles of plastic, less than 5 mm (0.2 inch) in length, from the size of a grain of rice to particles that have to be viewed under a microscope, explain Yale Sustainability experts Leigh Shemitz […]
Have you heard the latest buzz surrounding the Olympics? It’s not just about the athletes and the competitions anymore. This time, it’s about food – specifically, plant-based food. Yes, you read that right. The Paris Olympics are gearing up to serve a whopping 13 million meals, and the menu is taking a groundbreaking turn towards […]
Last year, in collaboration with the Universities of Ghent and Copenhagen, we released our highly acclaimed report Evolving Appetites as part of the Smart Protein project. This comprehensive study delved into the acceptance of plant-based diets among consumers. Now, we are eager to hear from you! How did you perceive the relevance of our report, and how did it […]
The European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change’s (ESABCC) recent report assesses more than 80 indicators to gauge progress towards EU climate neutrality. After last year’s SAPEA report, this is the second call from EU science advisors that the EU’s food policy is not aligned with climate and environmental goals. The Advisory Board’s findings are stark: efforts […]
On October 25th, Srí Prahláda School in Somogyvámos, Hungary, became a hub of inspiration and innovation as it hosted the much-anticipated Impact Entrepreneurship multiplier event. This event, facilitated by Zoltan Hosszu, one of the experts behind the program, marked a significant milestone in the journey of the Impact Entrepreneurship project. A Day of Learning and […]
From the 12th to 16th October, 2023 the project managers of each 8 partner organizations (with the exception of the Ukrainian representative who was with us online) all met up in France, Lucay-le-male, which is actually the residence of ARGM organization, one of the partners of this project. This organization is located in the heart […]