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Compact tray sealer for Slagerij Markus

Compact tray sealer for Slagerij Markus

21 January 2025

Slagerij Markus efficiently packages its artisanal products with the compact T 255 tray sealer from MULTIVAC. This rotary table tray sealer allows meat special­ties, ready meals, and even soups to be quickly and easily pa...

Increasing demand for Dutch fish: exports grow by 5%

Increasing demand for Dutch fish: exports grow by 5%

20 January 2025

The Dutch fish and seafood trade recorded growth of over 5% in 2024 compared to the previous year. The export value reached €3 billion, with 52% originating from Dutch production. Imports increased by 3%, maintaining an ...

Dutch meat exports decline by 3% in 2024

Dutch meat exports decline by 3% in 2024

20 January 2025

The export value of Dutch meat is expected to reach €10.7 billion in 2024, a decrease of 3% compared to the previous year. Import value is also down by 3.4%, amounting to €5.1 billion. Exports to Germany show a modest in...

The 7 megatrends redefining the food industry

The 7 megatrends redefining the food industry

19 January 2025

We all know that food does far more than simply nourish us. It has a profound impact across various domains. How will the ways we produce, distribute, and consume food shape the future of our planet? You’ll find the answ...

Vegetarian smoked sausage without artificial aromas

Vegetarian smoked sausage without artificial aromas

17 January 2025

Van Gelder, known as a traditional Dutch supplier of fresh produce and a producer of plant-based meat alterna­tives, is introducing a groundbreaking product at Horecava: the first vegetarian smoked sausage that already me...

Dairy and egg exports grow in 2024, imports lag behind

Dairy and egg exports grow in 2024, imports lag behind

17 January 2025

The Dutch export of dairy and eggs continues to grow. In 2024, the export value rose to €12.3 billion, an increase of 3.8% compared to the previous year. Imports, however, lagged slightly, with a modest rise of 1.1% to €...

Broodje Nijmegen puts sustainable agriculture in the spotlight

Broodje Nijmegen puts sustain­able agricul­ture in the spotlight

16 January 2025

MVO Nederland, in collabo­ra­tion with Radboud University, Radboudumc, and HAN, has launched Broodje Nijmegen. This fully plant-based sandwich contains ingredi­ents sourced from local, nature-inclusive farmers and represent...

Stricter manure regulations impact the food industry

Stricter manure regulations impact the food industry

16 January 2025

The Netherlands has tightened its manure policy, driven by the loss of its exemption under the European Nitrates Directive. The changes to the Fertiliser Act not only bring adjustments for the agricul­tural sector but als...

Vegetable and fruit consumption drops by 3% in 2024

Vegetable and fruit consump­tion drops by 3% in 2024

15 January 2025

The consump­tion of vegetables and fruit in the Netherlands decreased again in 2024. While the average Dutch person already failed to meet the dietary guidelines of the Voedings­cen­trum, the gap widened further. Vegetable ...

Protein transition isn’t moving fast enough: action is needed

Protein transition isn’t moving fast enough: action is needed

15 January 2025

The shift towards more plant-based proteins plays a crucial role in meeting climate goals. However, with the current balance of 58% animal and 42% plant-based proteins in our diet, there’s still a long way to go. “While ...

Scherpenhuizen acquires Primeale

Scherpen­huizen acquires Primeale

15 January 2025

Scherpen­huizen is expanding its operations with the acquisi­tion of Van Oers United, known under the name Primeale. The Eindhoven-based company has reached an agreement with the French Agrial group after discussions about...

Fruit and vegetable sector shows resilience in 2024

Fruit and vegetable sector shows resilience in 2024

15 January 2025

Extreme weather and geopolit­ical tensions made 2024 a challenging year for the Dutch fruit and vegetable sector. Neverthe­less, the industry once again proved itself to be a reliable link for European retail and wholesale...

Urker fish auction: solid turnover thanks to pike-perch

Urker fish auction: solid turnover thanks to pike-perch

14 January 2025

The Urker IJsselmeer fish auction had another strong year in 2024, partly due to the supply of pike-perch. Although the turnover of €6.84 million was just below the 2023 record, the difference was minimal: only €27,000. ...

What's Cooking? completes sale of Savoury division

What's Cooking? completes sale of Savoury division

14 January 2025

The strategic shift within the European food industry takes shape with the completion of the sale of What's Cooking Group's Savoury business unit to AURELIUS. This deal, announced in October 2024, was finalized on 10 Jan...

The Netherlands advances in cellular agriculture

The Netherlands advances in cellular agricul­ture

14 January 2025

The Netherlands is taking another signifi­cant step in cellular agricul­ture with the establish­ment of two new scale-up facilities. These facilities enable companies to scale their production processes without making subst...

Strict measures for the veal sector after FMD in Germany

Strict measures for the veal sector after FMD in Germany

13 January 2025

The Netherlands has implemented strict precautionary measures following reports of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the German state of Branden­burg. Minister Wiersma of Agricul­ture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Nature em...

New approach to prevent drinking water shortages

New approach to prevent drinking water shortages

13 January 2025

The Netherlands is known for its abundance of water, but a potential drinking water shortage in 2030 is prompting action from governments and water companies. On January 13, Minister Barry Madlener of Infrastruc­ture and ...

Millennials and Gen Z make significant cuts to food spending

Millennials and Gen Z make signifi­cant cuts to food spending

13 January 2025

The foodser­vice market faced a challenging year. In 2024, the sector struggled under a combina­tion of rising prices, cautious consumers, and poor spring weather. According to the FoodSer­vice Instituut Nederland (FSIN), w...

8 trends shaping the protein transition

8 trends shaping the protein transition

13 January 2025

The protein transition is gaining direction with eight trends that will define the future of food between 2025 and 2030. Foodvalley presents these trends as a guide for businesses to address shifting consumer demands and...

Strong growth expected for poultry sector in 2025

Strong growth expected for poultry sector in 2025

10 January 2025

The global poultry sector is set to experience sustained growth in 2025. According to a new report from RaboResearch, this growth will be driven by affordability, sustain­ability develop­ments, and increasing demand in eme...

AI and microbiology enhance potato farming

AI and microbi­ology enhance potato farming

10 January 2025

How can seed potatoes deliver their maximum potential? Researchers in the Netherlands have taken a notable step towards answering this question. By combining artificial intelli­gence (AI) with microbi­o­log­ical research, th...

Licorice as a weapon against bacteria

Licorice as a weapon against bacteria

09 January 2025

Compounds derived from plants present interesting possibil­i­ties as natural agents for combating bacteria in food. One example is glabridin, a compound found in licorice, which is being studied for applica­tions in the foo...

What's cooking? aims to acquire Sveltic in France

What's cooking? aims to acquire Sveltic in France

09 January 2025

What's Cooking? has announced its intention to acquire 100% of the shares of Sveltic. Sveltic, part of the Mousque­taires group (which owns retail chains Intermarché and Netto), operates a production facility near Rennes,...

CBL and Rabobank Pilot Boosts Food Innovation Success

CBL and Rabobank Pilot Boosts Food Innovation Success

09 January 2025

Five start-ups and scale-ups special­izing in healthy and sustain­able food innovations partici­pated in a consumer research program called "Ontdek Onderzoek." Conducted by the Consumer Behaviour Lab (CBL) and Rabobank befo...

Danish Crown ends fresh meat production in Germany

Danish Crown ends fresh meat production in Germany

08 January 2025

Following Vion Food Group’s earlier announce­ment of its departure from the German market, Danish Crown has now made a similar decision. The Danish meat producer will cease production of fresh packaged meat for the German...

Managing labor migration: challenges for food companies

Managing labor migration: challenges for food companies

08 January 2025

After extreme price increases, calm seems to have returned to the food sector, but growth remains elusive. The sector is grappling with reduced demand, erratic raw material supplies, and labor shortages. These structural...

Redefine Meat encourages eating more meat

Redefine Meat encourages eating more meat

07 January 2025

Tens of thousands of people in the Netherlands, along with 25 million partici­pants worldwide, are taking part in Veganuary this month. During this campaign, partici­pants aim to minimize their consump­tion of animal produc...

Westfalia Fruit strengthens position with Syros acquisition

Westfalia Fruit strengthens position with Syros acquisi­tion

07 January 2025

Westfalia Fruit, a global leader in the avocado industry, has completed the acquisi­tion of Syros, a Belgian-based manufac­turer of avocado products serving the European food and service industry as well as retail sectors....

Government accelerates transition to biobased economy

Government accelerates transition to biobased economy

06 January 2025

Biobased materials play a crucial role in the transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy. The Dutch government has therefore set a course to phase out low-value applica­tions of biobased materials and promote hi...

Top 10 most-read stories of 2024

Top 10 most-read stories of 2024

06 January 2025

What a year 2024 was! The food industry was bursting with innovations, ambitious projects, and striking trends. From sustain­able production facilities to groundbreaking technolo­gies – these were the stories that caught y...

Global food prices drop by 2.1 percent in 2024

Global food prices drop by 2.1 percent in 2024

06 January 2025

Global food prices were, on average, 2.1 percent lower in 2024 compared to 2023. This is evident from the FAO Food Price Index, which closed the year with an average of 122.0 points. It marks the second consecu­tive year ...

The new partner for procurement in FMCG

The new partner for procure­ment in FMCG

06 January 2025

Katakle special­izes in seconding procure­ment trainees and experienced professionals for the food and manufac­turing industries. Our experts, trained through the Katakle Academy, provide flexible support and make an impact...

De Heus acquires Van der Linden

De Heus acquires Van der Linden

03 January 2025

With the acquisi­tion of Kessels Holding BV, De Heus Voeders is taking an important strategic step in the Dutch and Belgian broiler sector. Kessels Holding BV includes companies such as Van der Linden & Co BV, Van der...

Ruys Group unites forces for comprehensive flooring solutions

Ruys Group unites forces for comprehen­sive flooring solutions

03 January 2025

As of January 1, 2025, Ruys Vloeren, SR Vloeren, De Bedrijfsvloer, and MR Vloeren have been operating under one name: Ruys Group. After years of intensive collabo­ra­tion and alignment among various teams, the step toward ...

Ending tail docking: change in the pig farming industry

Ending tail docking: change in the pig farming industry

02 January 2025

The routine docking of pig tails is about to disappear in Dutch pig farming. Due to stricter legisla­tion coming into effect in 2030 and increased attention to animal welfare, the sector is working towards structural chan...

Tradefairs in food

Tradefairs in food

01 January 2025

The food industry is bustling with activity once again, as numerous trade shows and events are scheduled to take place. Among the recent trends, a subtle shift has been noticed: some annual trade shows are transitioning ...

EU bans Bisphenol A in food contact materials

EU bans Bisphenol A in food contact materials

29 December 2024

The European Commission has adopted a ban on Bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials. This decision follows concerns about potential health risks associated with the chemical, which is used in plastics and resins. ...

China examines impact of rising beef imports

China examines impact of rising beef imports

29 December 2024

China is investi­gating the effects of increasing beef imports on its domestic market. Local farmers are raising concerns, as the higher supply drives down prices and forces them to sell their meat for less. Over the comi...

Sustainability a top priority for 75% of food producers

Sustainability a top priority for 75% of food producers

29 December 2024

The food industry is undergoing a signifi­cant transfor­ma­tion. Sustain­ability is no longer optional but has become the main focus within supply chains, according to the report The Future of Sustain­able Food Supply Chains:...

CBL: Packaging materials decrease, recycling increases

CBL: Packaging materials decrease, recycling increases

24 December 2024

Supermar­kets are making signifi­cant strides toward more sustain­able packaging. The 2023 Packaging Report shows that CBL members are on track to meet their 2025 goals. Reducing packaging materials and increasing recyclabi...

Strong price increases drive EU food exports

Strong price increases drive EU food exports

24 December 2024

The EU's agricul­tural and food trade saw a remarkable rise in September 2024. The trade surplus grew by 15% compared to August, reaching €6 billion. Despite this growth, it remains 10% lower than in September 2023. The t...

Illegal pesticides remain a persistent issue on our plates

Illegal pesticides remain a persistent issue on our plates

23 December 2024

Pesticides banned in European agricul­ture continue to appear on our food. Recent research by Foodwatch reveals that bananas, raisins, and rice ranked as the top three most contami­nated products with illegal pesticide res...

Vegamonitor: beans bring balance to the table

Vegamonitor: beans bring balance to the table

23 December 2024

The debate around meat and plant-based alterna­tives continues to stir emotions, especially during festive seasons. The Vegamon­itor 2024 by the Vegetar­iërs­bond highlights striking differences in eating habits and preferen...

MAAZ Cheese expansion: 25% increased capacity

MAAZ Cheese expansion: 25% increased capacity

20 December 2024

The cheese distribu­tion center of MAAZ Cheese in Bodegraven is being expanded to support its growth in recent years. On December 13, the first foundation pile was driven into the ground for an expansion of 3,600 square m...

FrieslandCampina and Milcobel plan to merge

Friesland­Campina and Milcobel plan to merge

19 December 2024

Friesland­Campina and Milcobel, two major players in the dairy sector, have announced their intention to merge. This move aims to create an interna­tional organisa­tion better equipped to navigate a dynamic global market. T...