The National Association of Plant-Based Food Manufacturers and Distributors (NÉGYOSZ) has been operating for just over two years. During this time, we have participated in numerous projects and research initiatives, organized educational programs, and established contact with stakeholders in the food industry and the government to initiate professional dialogue. We summarized our first year of activity in this article, and…
The Plant-Based Foods and Health – Misconceptions, Exaggerations, Health Benefits and Risks of Plant-Based Foods workshop was held on 13 November 2024 at the Magnet Community Centre. The aim of our event series We want to raise awareness of plant-based foods and diets among institutional and policy actors, as well as professional organisations working in the field of nutrition and…
Our organization held a workshop with this title on October 17th at the Magnet Community House. The event emphasized that supporting plant-based foods is not just an environmental issue but a strategic step toward increasing the resilience and adaptability of the Hungarian food industry. In the face of climate challenges, developing sustainable and innovative solutions is essential for future generations….
Perhaps the biggest industry news of this summer is that the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has deemed Impossible Foods’ precision fermented heme, a ‘bleeding’ ingredient in their burgers, safe. This means that Impossible Burgers are getting closer and closer to appearing in EU shops! The soy leghemoglobin that Impossible Foods uses to increase the juiciness of their burger products…
Our long cherished dream has come true with the launch of our plant-based training for catering chefs and catering managers. The first two-day Plant-Powered Perspectives training course for catering chefs took place on 9 and 10 September 2024 at the METRO Gastronomy Academy. Participation was free of charge but on an invitation basis. Why is it important to have a…
In July, the Ministry of the Interior initiated a public consultation on the amendment of the EMMI Decree 37/2014 (IV. 30.) regulating public catering. NÉGYOSZ also submitted its comments to the Ministry of the Interior, drawing attention to the challenges of our times and the benefits of a plant-based diet. In our petition, we asked for the amendment of the…
This World Plant Milk Day was created in 2017 by Robbie Lockie, co-founder of Plant Based News, with the aim of encouraging people to consume plant-based drinks and learn more about their benefits, ingredients or nutritional value. The 8 common types of plant-based drinks are: almond, cashew, hemp, oat, soy, quinoa, flaxseed, coconut milk, and we’ve also had plant-based drinks…
According to a recent study by BE Vegan and ProVeg Belgium, Albert Heijn is the supermarket chain with the widest vegan offer in Flanders and Brussels. The analysis assessed the availability of plant-based products in 6 large supermarket chains. Remarkable growth Albert Heijn tops the rankings, Delhaize is 2nd and remarkably, Colruyt has moved up to 3rd, overtaking Carrefourt for…
More and more people are choosing to reduce or eliminate meat consumption, and even flexitarians prefer poultry or fish to red meat. While the amount spent on red meat has increased over the last few years, the amount purchased has been steadily decreasing since 2020. This is good news for those of us who believe that a switch to plant-based…
“Without a plant-based diet, we cannot talk about real nature protection”, was the declaration of the National Association of Plant-Based Food Producers and Distributors (NÉGYOSZ) and the position of MAVEG – Hungarian Vegan Association.