European Alliance for Plant-based Foods

With the #EUElections behind us, now it is time to focus on rebalancing and diversifying the EU’s food system. A sustainable food system, with plant-based food at its core, offers multiple benefits and opportunities to address the current challenges to Europeans’ health and the environment and ensure a thriving, sustainable EU. Join us in our mission, let's #PlantOurFuture now! #PlantBasedFood #PlantBased #SustainableDiets

A recent study by the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) outlines the main opportunities and concerns surrounding a shift towards #plant-based diets and the role of EU policy in maximising the benefits linked to this shift. It concludes that we need policy that: ➡️ Supports sustainable and agroecological #farming systems, including extensive and high nature value livestock; ➡️ Addresses unsustainable livestock systems, and provides just transition support; ➡️ Contributes to increasing demand and take up of more plant-based diets in the EU and novel sources of proteins; ➡️ Addresses the development of the most promising novel sources of proteins from an #environmental, climate, health and social perspective. Read the full study: https://lnkd.in/eFsma_CU

By implementing a plant-based food system, we can create a healthier environment and ensure a resilient #food supply that benefits consumers, farmers, businesses, and the pioneering companies driving this change. Together, we can plant our future and cultivate a thriving, #sustainable food system for the EU.   This is the call from Stella Staunstrup, Secretary General at the Danish Business Association for Plant-based foods (Plantebranchen). Join us in advocating for plant-centric food systems that support biodiversity, reduce emissions, and ensure food security for future generations. Let's work together to #PlantOurFuture.

📢We are calling on the #EU's institutions and Member States to put the transition towards a sustainable food system at the heart of the 2024-2029 mandate. Europe needs a dedicated #PlantBasedFood action plan to address our unsustainable food system. Join our mission, let's #PlantOurFuture!

EAPF is proud to be part of the GIANT LEAPS project advisory board, an EU-funded project aimed at accelerating the transition to alternative proteins for a sustainable and healthier food system. Read their latest publication on how to ensure safer alternative proteins options for consumers. It is essential that the #EU leverages the excellence of our research institutes to market and commercialise the #innovations and solutions being developed in Europe. 🌱

Great news from #Austria! The Austrian Ministry of Health has unveiled an updated version of the Austrian Nutritional Recommendations, advocating for a diet richer in plant-based foods and lower in animal products. The new “plate model” suggests that 50% of a person’s diet should be fruits 🍓 and vegetables 🥕🥦, 25% whole grains and potatoes 🥔, and the remaining 25% predominantly #plantbased proteins. For the first time, #legumes and legume-based products (like tofu and soy yogurt) have their own category in these guidelines! This is a significant step in the right direction. Rebalancing towards more plant-based foods is an opportunity to address multiple challenges faced by our current food system. Such a dietary shift positively impacts the environment, enhances citizens' health, and boosts the economy. #PlantOurFuture Read more in this story by vegconomist - the vegan business magazine:

To tackle the climate crisis, the EU needs to urgently reform its food production system. Supporting plant-based foods is crucial for reducing environmental impact, enhancing consumer health, and benefiting farmers.   It's time for a serious debate on how we can pivot towards a more sustainable future with plant-based solutions at the core. Alicja Bućko, Policy Manager of Food System Transformation in Poland, Anima International, joins our call to #PlantOurFuture.    Read our manifesto and join too👉 https://lnkd.in/dg8S77eT   #Plantbased #Sustainability #EU

As EAPF, we believe implementing a plant-based food system can deliver for everyone – consumers, farmers, investors, innovators, and businesses – and help Europe thrive. For the EU to build a more resilient and sustainable food system, EAPF envisions a plant-based food action plan encompassing some key elements. Discover them below!⬇️ #PlantOurFuture #PlantBasedFood #SustainableDiets #PlantBased 

Rebalancing our food system requires the collective support of the entire agri-food chain, including retailers. The benefits of shifting towards plant-based food are undeniable, ranging from environmental and climate improvements to enhanced public health and increased competitiveness. Major corporations are already on board. Carrefour aims to boost sales of plant-based products in Europe to €500 million by 2026, while #Lidl plans to double sales of plant-based protein products by 2030. These ambitious initiatives strive to make plant-based foods more accessible to consumers and assist companies in reducing both direct and indirect #emissions. 🤝 Join us in supporting a #plant-based food system that benefits everyone—consumers, farmers, investors, innovators, and businesses alike—and help Europe thrive.

Our partner Plant-Based Health Professionals UK is holding two one-day nutrition and lifestyle medicine conferences this year. These events are open to anyone interested in learning more about #PlantBased nutrition and lifestyle changes for optimal health and wellbeing - not just health professionals! • The first event will be held in person on Monday 9 September in #London. • The second will be a live virtual event on Saturday 9 November. • Both events will be CPD accredited. 📅 Sessions will cover hot topics such as gut health, physical activity, healthy ageing, mental health and behaviour change. Find out more information: https://lnkd.in/eKwAFsy9