The European Union’s top court has ruled that vegan sausages and burgers are entitled to use traditional meat names, giving a win to plant-based food producers. The ruling allows for the use of terms like ‘steak’ and ‘sausage’ for vegan alternatives, as long as they are not already legally protected.
While grocery stores are a convenient and affordable option for meat, butchers recommend avoiding certain cuts and meat-related items to ensure higher quality, freshness, and safety. These include ground beef and poultry, “fresh” fish and seafood, aged beef, bone-in meat cuts, and pâté, terrine, and organ meats.
Food prices have been on the rise in Chicago, but there are still ways to save money on groceries. Here are some tips from Tribune food writers and editors on finding the best deals on meat, bread, produce, and more.
Miss World 2017 and actress Manushi Chhillar recently shared that she became a meat-eater for her role in ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.’ Having been a lifelong vegetarian, she was encouraged by her doctor father to consume meat to maintain her weight during the shoot. The lack of vegetarian options in Scotland, where much of the filming took place, also factored into her decision. Meanwhile, trade experts have analyzed the film’s shortcomings, citing insufficient content and an overemphasis on the India-Pakistan conflict.
