Marketing and the “Green” Image – How Vegan and Vegetarian Products Sell Sustainability

In recent years, vegan and vegetarian products have become more than just food choices, but the lifestyle statements. Supermarkets are filled with “eco-friendly,” “cruelty-free,” and “plant-based” labels that promise a greener, more ethical future. But behind these feel-good slogans lies a powerful marketing strategy that often simplifies complex environmental realities. The “green” image has become…

When Food becomes Polarizing – How Diet Marketing affects Social Aspects

Over the last 20 years, veganism and vegetarianism have shifted from niche dietary choices to a whole cultural movement. What used to be a personal food preference became a guide to a lifestyle that cares about health, but also respects the environment, animal welfare and sustainability. Questions like “Are they healthier or restrictive?”, “Environmentally essential…