European farmers lose attempt to ban terms such as veggie burger

Meat-related words can be used to describe plant-based foods, decides European parliament

Plant-based products that do not contain meat can continue to be labelled sausages" or burgers", European politicians have said, after they rejected a proposal backed by the meat industry to ban the terms.

In votes on issues relating to agricultural products, the European parliament said that so-called veggie burgers, soy steaks and vegan sausages can continue to be sold as such in restaurants and shops across the union.