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Austria is changing its dietary recommendations

5 sierpnia 2024

At the request of the Austrian Ministry of Health, the Dietary Recommendations have been updated. The new recommendations indicate an increased intake of plant-based products and a reduced intake of animal-based products. Under the new 'plate models’, it is recommended that 50% of the diet should consist of fruit and vegetables, 25% of whole grain products and […]

Dining on despair at the Green Film Festival!

2 sierpnia 2024

On August 15 we see you at the Green Film Festival in Krakow! From August 12 to 18, four open-air cinemas will screen more than 60 films addressing environmental issues such as green city design, sustainable food production, biodiversity conservation, climate activism and energy transition. Among them is our documentary about connecting the dots on a plate, which is competing in the Best Short […]

Citizen Brainstorm. Bialystok

1 sierpnia 2024

The 1st Civic Brainstorm on Safe Food, organized by the 9twelfth Association, was held in July at the Community Garden, Bialystok. Conclusions and recommendations from those who participated, which focused on the right to know what we eat regarding challenges to a just transition included: Citizen Brainstorms on Safe Food is part of the Food Voices Coalition program, supported by Healthy Food Healthy Planet. Credit: unsplash

Support the petition – Plant Based School

31 lipca 2024

Support the petition today! Join us and act in support of the Plant Based School! Appeal to the Ministry of Health – YES to plant-based meals in every school in Poland. Petition We are calling the Ministry of Health, Izabela Leszczyny, to ensure access to plant-based meals in schools and kindergartens throughout Poland. Polish legislation does not currently provide pupils with access to plant-based, wholesome […]

Politics on a Plate. France

30 lipca 2024

In the next episode of EVS Talks, Julia Sawka and Morgan Janowicz (Green REV Institute) talk with Fanny Veillet – Rival, political advisor to the L214 organization from France. “Fanny Veillet-Rival: – In general, from the right to the far right, there is mainly the slogan: “more French meat, more industry and fewer standards.” The former centrist majority opposed […]

UN shows data on hunger and food injustice

29 lipca 2024

The latest report, “The state of food security and nutrition in the world 2024,” shows very disturbing data on hunger and malnutrition in the world. “The world has gone back 15 years, with malnutrition levels comparable to those of 2008-2009. Despite some progress in certain areas, such as stunting and exclusive breastfeeding, an alarming number of people continue to face food insecurity […]

EVS Talks: talk about food system and the French elections with L214

27 lipca 2024

The Green REV Institute, initiator and coordinator of the European Vegan Summit, invites you to listen to the latest episode of EVS Talks – „French politics and the transformation of the food system. How the elections will shape the menu’! Hear about the impact of the recent French elections on the country’s food system. The latest episode of EVS Talks is now […]

Food Waste? Let’s not waste this opportunity!

26 lipca 2024

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced the news that it plans to amend the law against food waste. “Every second food is wasted in Poland, which we can count as 184 loaves of bread. And every Pole throws away an average of about 250 kilograms of food worth about PLN 3,500 every year,” said Secretary of […]

REV joins stakeholders of European Food Safety Agency

25 lipca 2024

The Green REV Institute has been added to the list of registered stakeholders of EFSA, the European Food Safety Agency. EFSA is an agency of the European Union established in 2002 to serve as an impartial source of scientific advice to risk managers and to communicate risks associated with the food supply chain. It works with stakeholders to promote consistency in EU scientific advice. […]

Dr. Robert Maślak joins REV Expert Council

24 lipca 2024

We are very pleased to announce that Dr. Robert Maślak has joined the Green REV Institute’s Expert Council. The REV Expert Council is a group of leaders in science, law, activism, business, politics that supports our advocacy efforts at the UNEP, EU, national and local government levels. Robert Maślak, PhD, is an expert on the conservation and welfare of non-domestic animals, […]