Advocacy
Sustainability
Today is our chance to change tomorrow!
Our OkosFehérje (SmartProtein) campaign has launched!
Our mission is:
Advocacy
To represent the interests of companies producing and marketing plant-based foods in Hungary.
Awareness
Increase the awareness and recognition of plant-based products. Promoting diets that integrate these dietary sources
Publication
Communicating the latest scientific findings to the professional and general public. To support domestic innovation efforts.
Sustainability
Active participation in social and professional debates related to livestock farming and the development of a more sustainable food supply
Our members
Team
Ervin Nagy
President
- tel:+36 30 780 8528
My main objective is to speak in social and professional debates on sustainability, ethical and animal rights issues related to livestock farming.
István Miskolczi
Managing Director
- tel:+36 20 358 4774
We are doing our very best to make more and more consumers and government in Hungary aware of the international trends, importance and benefits of plant-based food, from a health, environmental and animal welfare perspective.
Zsófia Fülöp
Secretary
Over the past eight years, I have dedicated my career to promoting plant-based lifestyles. My professional background spans executive assistance, HR, and the food industry. I was a founding member of the Hungarian Vegan Association, the Plant-Powered Perspectives conferences, and I am currently a member of the Una Terra Foundation.
Szilvia Magyarvári
Vice president
As a dietitian, I have been involved in plant-based nutrition since 2016 and I am working to promote more sustainable, healthier eating in a number of areas. My aim is to make healthier choices the easier choice.
László Bergovecz
Board member
I am the president of the Hungarian Vegan Association, and I have extensive contacts with Hungarian NGOs and the press. As a designer, I am able to use my creative skills in the field of vegan activism.
Mónika Vajda
Board member
As a family business, we have been producing Vega-Farm sausages and other plant-based foods for more than 10 years. Running the company has given me the opportunity to gain experience in this field and to learn about the opportunities and challenges of the industry.
Anna Zabezsinszkij
Project Manager
I have more than 13 years of experience leading projects and campaigns, as well as in fundraising and marketing. As the Vice President of the Hungarian Vegan Association, I actively support the development of sustainable and ethical systems that serve the well-being of animals, people, and the planet.
Latest posts
Can a reform of food VAT rates be achieved?
The affordability of sustainable and healthy food is a key social and economic issue. A recent study suggests reforming VAT rates to promote sustainable eating habits and reduce the health burden. The research suggests that maintaining the full VAT rate on meat and dairy products, while applying a 0% VAT rate to fruit and vegetables, could improve consumer choice and…
2 million Britons now claim to follow a plant-based diet
According to a survey by The Vegan Society, 3% of people in the UK claim to eat a vegan or plant-based diet, which is around 2 million people in total. What do the demographic data show? However, the survey found that there are significant differences between regions, with 4% of the population in London, the North East and South West…
What happened during the second year of NÉGYOSZ’s existence?
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…