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Inclusion on Our Plates: A World Vegetarian Day for Everyone
October 1, World Vegetarian Day, can easily become just another commemorative occasion: a social media post, a symbolic menu, a few kind words. This year, we want to approach it ...
The veggiemap.gr in Kypseli: when the map meets the community
On the weekend of September 26 and 27, 2026, the Kypseli Municipal Market became a meeting, celebration, and information hub for everyone interested in vegetarianism and veganism. HellasVeg was there ...
HellasVeg at the 4th meeting of the National Dialogue for the new CAP (2028-2034)
American Agricultural School, September 4, 2026 The 4th meeting of the National Dialogue on the new CAP 2028–2034 took place on Friday, September 4, 2026, in the green surroundings of the ...
2nd Year of Collaboration between HellasVeg & WPI: VeggieMap Development
The Hellenic Vegetarian Association, HellasVeg, is delighted to announce the renewal of its collaboration with the leading American university Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) for the second consecutive year. Our shared ...
Vegan Life Festival 2025: The Largest Vegan Event in the Heart of Athens
With thousands of visitors and strong interest, the Vegan Life Festival 2025 has returned to Athens, confirming its status as the largest vegan event in Greece. The event, held since ...
HellasVeg & Vegan Life Festival 2025: A Celebration of Inclusion and Expression of the Vegetarian Community in Greece
The Hellenic Vegetarian Association, HellasVeg, actively participated in the Vegan Life Festival 2025, showcasing initiatives that highlight both the development and promotion of vegetarian nutrition in Greece. The festival took ...
Press Release: More than 200 organizations are calling on the EU to stop the restrictions on labeling plant-based foods.
European Alliance Calls on Parliament to Reject Commission's Proposal to Ban Terms like "Burger" and "Sausage" from Plant-Based ProductsA broad coalition of NGOs, consumer organizations, environmental groups, and food companies ...
Press Release: HellasVeg against amendment 645 of the EU, which prohibits the use of certain terms in plant-based foods and causes confusion among consumers.
The Hellenic Vegetarian Association (HellasVeg) is closely monitoring the recent developments in Brussels and expresses its disappointment regarding the recent decision of the European Parliament (08/09/2025), which voted for a ...
Press Release: Opportunities and Obstacles in the Vegan Cosmetics Market. Focus on Thessaloniki – NEW RESEARCH
The Hellenic Vegetarian Association, HellasVeg, presents the results of a recent groundbreaking study it conducted on identifying consumer behaviors and market trends in Thessaloniki regarding vegan cosmetics. This is a ...
Sports & Quality Nutrition: HellasVeg supports the children of Panorama Tennis Academy (P.T.A.) as part of the Summer Tennis Camp 2025
HellasVeg and Panorama Tennis Academy (P.T.A.) continue their strong partnership in 2025, offering the children of the Summer Tennis Camp healthy and delicious vegetarian snacks. Following the successful initiative of ...
European Commission to forbid the use of 29 words for plant-based alternatives
The European Commission unveiled a proposal to restrict the use of certain names by plant-based alternatives, stating it will enhance transparency to consumers and protect historical and cultural significance of ...
Press Release: Greece to Say “Yes” to Plant Proteins, Requests the Association of Greek Vegetarians
In a letter sent today to the Minister of Rural Development and Food, Mr. Konstantinos Tsiaras, the Association of Greek Vegetarians (HellasVeg) is requesting the official support of Greece for ...
Press Release: The message to the EU is loud: “No to restrictions on plant-based food names – Yes to informed consumer choice and European innovation.”
The Hellenic Vegetarian Association (HellasVeg), prompted by the reintroduction of the proposal to ban terms such as “veggie burger,” “plant-based sausage,” and “plant-based steak” for plant-based products, called on the ...
Press Release: The Impact of “Veg.contest Thessaloniki 2024” on the Public – Findings of Nationwide Research
The Hellenic Vegetarian Association (HellasVeg), following the successful completion of the veggie competition "Veg.Contest Thessaloniki 2024 – The Gastronomy of the City is Changing," presents the impact that the competition ...
Press Release: New Survey on Vegetarianism in Greece – Consumers demand healthy and sustainable options
The Hellenic Vegetarian Association – HellasVeg presents the results of a recent survey it conducted on dietary trends in Greece for 2024, with a general emphasis on plant-based nutrition and specifically on ...
