It may be hard to believe, but we are already closing our third year. We feel it is worth taking a look back at previous years, but especially at this year’s events. Our first year was about developing NÉGYOSZ’s strategy and work processes and introducing our organization to Hungarian industry players, whether they be government agencies or domestic plant-based food…
The NÉGYOSZ policy conference held on November 26 proved to be a milestone in domestic sustainable food efforts. The aim of the all-day event, organized at Európa Pont, was to bring together all those responsible for the future of the food system: decision-makers, researchers, industry players, civil society organizations, and agricultural experts. The focus was on the role of plant-based…
The Plant Food Summit 2025, held in Copenhagen, demonstrated once again this year that the plant-based food industry has long since outgrown trends: it has now become one of Europe’s most important areas of innovation and sustainability. Eight to nine participants from Hungary attended the two-day professional program to return home with knowledge, connections, and inspiration that can be utilized…
Since its establishment, NÉGYOSZ has considered it a priority to make plant-based foods available in public catering, including hospitals and prisons. In recent years, numerous professional consultations, training courses, and legislative preparatory work have taken place in this area. This persistent work has now yielded tangible results: plant-based meals can now be requested and obtained in inpatient care. However, it…
Plant-based and mixed diets are not as far apart as many people think, according to the third and final episode of the Zöld Válasz podcast series. In a discussion co-organized by NÉGYOSZ and Una Terra and led by Gergely Litkai, dietitian Szilvia Magyarvári and sports dietitian Dr. Zoltán Szabó talk about how to eat healthily and sustainably. In addition to…
The three-day “Vegan Weekend” in August, organized in collaboration between NÉGYOSZ and Gergely Litkai, took place at the picturesque Mátra Hiking Center. The event created a unique opportunity to deepen knowledge of sustainability, plant-based nutrition, and personal connections. Culinary Experiences Participants enjoyed an extraordinary variety of high-quality plant-based dishes throughout the weekend. Dietitian and chef Szilvia Magyarvári ensured that guests…
The Netherlands’ largest food retailer, Albert Heijn, has become the first in the world to publicly disclose its methane emissions. This step marks an important milestone in food retail, but the real breakthrough could come from increasing the share of plant-based products, Vegconomist reports. In its 2024 sustainability report, Albert Heijn revealed for the first time that methane accounts for…
Denmark took over the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union on 1 July 2025. Launched under the motto “A strong Europe in a changing world”, the main theme of the semester is “Building a secure, competitive and green Europe”. We are particularly pleased that plant-based foods will also be highlighted in this programme. Green transition in agriculture…
Report from the EU Action Plan for Plant-based Foods conference in Brussels On 11 June, Brussels hosted the EU Action Plan for Plant-based Foods, which sent a clear signal that the advance of plant-based foods is now an inescapable issue in the shaping of European food policy. The event was sold out and the high level of interest showed the…
The plant-based food market is no longer just for innovators and start-ups. As consumer demands change and the push for sustainability grows, the biggest meat and dairy companies are entering the market – sometimes quietly, sometimes spectacularly. ProVeg International’s latest analysis highlights 5 companies that have successfully entered the plant protein market, all of which have traditionally produced animal-based products….