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2025 Trend Report for the Food and Beverage Industry

2025 promises to be a transformative year for the food and beverage sector. Strengthen your business strategy and gain a lasting competitive edge with this practical guide to the industry’s most significant challenges an..

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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...

European demand for chicken rises, supply shifts

European demand for chicken rises, supply shifts

19 December 2024

The poultry sector continues to thrive in Europe, with a steady demand for chicken. However, Dutch production is declining, while other European countries are expanding, according to Rabobank. Prices under pressure fr...

New insights into the risks of perchlorate in food

New insights into the risks of perchlo­rate in food

19 December 2024

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a draft opinion on the health risks of perchlo­rate in food. This opinion, open for public consulta­tion, responds to a request from the European Commission to reasse...

Antibiotic use in livestock farming decreases, but not everywhere

Antibiotic use in livestock farming decreases, but not everywhere

18 December 2024

The use of antibiotics in Dutch livestock farming has dropped by 70 percent since 2009. This has led to a reduction in antibiotic resistance among farm animals. However, experts warn that further steps are needed, partic...

Unilever sells Unox and Zwan to Zwanenberg

Unilever sells Unox and Zwan to Zwanenberg

18 December 2024

Unilever has received a binding offer from Zwanenberg Food Group to acquire the Unox and Zwan brands. Both brands are icons in the Netherlands and Belgium, respectively. The sale of these brands aligns with Unilever’s...

Paulig acquires Conimex brand from Unilever

Paulig acquires Conimex brand from Unilever

17 December 2024

Unilever has announced the sale of the Dutch brand Conimex to Paulig. The offer from the Finnish food producer aligns with Unilever’s strategic decision to focus on fewer, larger brands with global scalability. Conimex, ...

Healthy incentives: encouraging a healthier food environment

Healthy incentives: encouraging a healthier food environ­ment

17 December 2024

The number of overweight people in the Netherlands is rising rapidly. According to calcula­tions by the RIVM, by 2050, as many as 64% of the population will be overweight. At the same time, 79% of the current food supply ...

Ikwileerlijkezuivel.nl partners with CONO and Swager

Ikwileer­li­jkezuivel.nl partners with CONO and Swager

16 December 2024

Ikwileer­li­jkezuivel.nl is joining forces with CONO Kaasmakers and impact investor KlaasJan Swager. This collabo­ra­tion marks an important step toward a sustain­able dairy chain, with special attention to protected nature a...

Alarming rise in listeriosis and salmonellosis in the EU

Alarming rise in listeriosis and salmonel­losis in the EU

16 December 2024

Cases of listeriosis reached their highest level since 2007 in 2023. Campylobac­te­riosis and salmonel­losis remain the most frequently reported zoonotic diseases in the EU. This is evident from the annual EU One Health Zoo...

NVWA publishes handbooks on enzymes and flavourings

NVWA publishes handbooks on enzymes and flavour­ings

16 December 2024

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has published two new handbooks: one on enzymes and one on flavour­ings. In addition, the existing handbook on additives has been revised. These publica­tions pro...

European agriculture: transition in numbers

European agricul­ture: transition in numbers

16 December 2024

Climate goals, economic pressure, and changing market conditions are having a major impact on European agricul­ture. Recent data from Eurostat shows how the sector is adapting. Production, sustain­ability, and labour marke...

New insights improve the texture of plant-based meat

New insights improve the texture of plant-based meat

13 December 2024

The mouthfeel of plant-based meat alterna­tives remains a challenge for the industry. Consumers demand products with a structure closer to real meat, particu­larly for whole-cut alterna­tives. Recent research by Wageningen ...

Verpact focuses on circular packaging with new campaign

Verpact focuses on circular packaging with new campaign

13 December 2024

The design of plastic packaging plays a crucial role in the recycling chain. Smart choices in materials, color, and design can make packaging suitable for recycling and reuse as raw materials. Through the campaign I...

Robotics in agriculture essential due to labor shortages

Robotics in agricul­ture essential due to labor shortages

13 December 2024

The agricul­ture and horticul­ture sector is seeing volumes decline once again in 2024 compared to the previous year. However, the financial results of the sector remain positive, supported by stable prices and lower costs...

200th V-Label client: a milestone for the Vegetariërsbond

200th V-Label client: a milestone for the Vegetar­iërs­bond

12 December 2024

The Vegetar­iërs­bond has reached an important milestone with its 200th V-Label client. The certifi­ca­tion mark, now featured on over 5,000 products in the Netherlands, provides consumers with clear informa­tion about vegeta...

Single-use plastics in Germany: fee obligation from 2025

Single-use plastics in Germany: fee obligation from 2025

12 December 2024

As of January 1, 2025, Germany will require producers of single-use plastic to pay a mandatory fee. This new system is an extension of the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive, which has imposed obligations on member states ...

Food industry under pressure due to law on labor migration

Food industry under pressure due to law on labor migration

12 December 2024

After a period of rising prices, some stability seems to have returned to the food sector. However, growth remains stagnant due to structural challenges such as shortages of raw materials, declining exports, and a labor ...

Circular food production crucial for biodiversity

Circular food production crucial for biodiver­sity

11 December 2024

Circular food production and a shift towards more plant-based proteins offer signifi­cant opportu­ni­ties to combat biodiver­sity loss and climate change. This approach could reduce land use and greenhouse gas emissions in E...

CSDDD poses major challenges for the agro-food sector

CSDDD poses major challenges for the agro-food sector

11 December 2024

The new EU Corporate Sustain­ability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) requires companies to thoroughly examine their impact on people, the environ­ment, and society. For the Dutch agro-food sector, this represents a signifi...

The food industry is missing opportunities to tackle obesity

The food industry is missing opportu­ni­ties to tackle obesity

10 December 2024

Obesity remains a growing problem in the Netherlands. The RIVM predicts an increase in the percentage of Dutch people with obesity from 50% in 2022 to 64% by 2050. These alarming figures are highlighted in the report Kie...

24/7 Control over your production process with myMULTIVAC

24/7 Control over your production process with myMULTIVAC

10 December 2024

With myMULTIVAC, you gain access to your entire production line anytime, anywhere, through a single login. This platform provides insights, management tools, ordering options, and real-time order tracking. Smart Servi...

Bracamonte Convenient Kitchen acquires Henri B.V.

Bracamonte Convenient Kitchen acquires Henri B.V.

06 December 2024

Bracamonte Convenient Kitchen has taken a new step in its growth strategy by acquiring Henri, a well-known producer of ready-made soups, sauces, and meal components. This acquisi­tion strengthens the company’s position in...

Sabor Verde launches sustainable avocado alternative

Sabor Verde launches sustain­able avocado alterna­tive

05 December 2024

The avocado is more popular than ever, but its cultiva­tion is far from sustain­able. Sabor Verde, an initiative by three Dutch entrepreneurs, aims to change that. As the first European brand, it offers avocados grown enti...

Biogas plant Aviko cuts CO₂ emissions by 70%

Biogas plant Aviko cuts CO₂ emissions by 70%

05 December 2024

Aviko, one of Europe’s largest potato processors, has commissioned an innovative biogas boiler at its production facility in Rain, Germany. This installa­tion achieves a CO₂ reduction of an impressive 70% of the factory’s...

China relaxes import regulations for Dutch food products

China relaxes import regulations for Dutch food products

04 December 2024

China has recently implemented signifi­cant changes to its import regulations for food products, which are directly relevant for Dutch exporters. The General Adminis­tra­tion of Customs of China (GACC) has relaxed quarantin...

Production facility with office for sale in Enschede

Production facility with office for sale in Enschede

04 December 2024

Now available: Commercial building in Enschede with office and recently renovated production facility meeting IFS standards. Located in the "Marssteden" business park, close to the A1. Ideal for growing businesses. ...

British consumers boycott Arla over methane reducer Bovaer

British consumers boycott Arla over methane reducer Bovaer

04 December 2024

DSM’s methane reducer Bovaer, developed to lower the carbon footprint of milk production, is facing heavy criticism. In both the United Kingdom and the United States, consumers are spreading rumors on social media about ...

Two-thirds of Dutch want to eat less meat

Two-thirds of Dutch want to eat less meat

04 December 2024

The Netherlands appears ready for a protein transition. Research by ProVeg shows that two-thirds of Dutch people want to eat more plant-based and less animal-based food. This support spans various demographic groups, fro...

The 7 megatrends redefining the food industry

The 7 megatrends redefining the food industry

03 December 2024

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...

Belgian food sector under pressure

Belgian food sector under pressure

03 December 2024

The Belgian food industry, an economic cornerstone employing over 100,000 people, is facing signifi­cant challenges. Fevia, the federation of Belgian food companies, has raised the alarm: declining production, histori­call...

Group of Butchers up for sale at €1 billion

Group of Butchers up for sale at €1 billion

03 December 2024

The Tilburg-based processed meats manufac­turer Group of Butchers is up for sale with a striking price tag of over €1 billion. The current owner, Parcom, has enlisted the American investment bank JP Morgan to oversee the ...

Top 10 most-read articles of November 2024

Top 10 most-read articles of November 2024

03 December 2024

What captured the food industry's attention in November? The latest trends, innovative production processes, and challenges in food safety were high on the agenda. Discover which articles drew the most interest in the to...

Sweetener saccharin can now be used more widely

Sweetener saccharin can now be used more widely

02 December 2024

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has re-evaluated the sweetener saccharin. This has resulted in an increase in the acceptable daily intake (ADI) from 5 to 9 milligrams per kilogram of body weight per day. The su...

Optimism in the dairy sector despite challenges

Optimism in the dairy sector despite challenges

02 December 2024

The dairy industry presents a mixed picture worldwide, with rising milk prices and better availability of feed. According to RaboResearch, milk production in 2025 is expected to grow by 0.5% in the key export regions, ma...

Farmers want to go green, but support is lacking

Farmers want to go green, but support is lacking

02 December 2024

Dutch farmers and horticul­tur­al­ists are fully committed to building a sustain­able food system and a healthy living environ­ment. Cleaner air, improved water quality, and nature conserva­tion are high on their agenda. Howev...

True Cost Accounting: a key to a sustainable food system

True Cost Accounting: a key to a sustain­able food system

02 December 2024

True Cost Accounting (TCA) offers an innovative approach to making the hidden costs of food production visible. This method analyses the impact on the environ­ment, people, and animals and translates these into financial ...

Posters Meat, Fish, Fruit and Vegetables and Dairy

Posters Meat, Fish, Fruit and Vegetables and Dairy

01 December 2024

Through the trade magazine Voedingsin­dus­trie we distribute the poster VLEES, VIS, FRUIT & VEGETABLES and DAIRY. On the posters you will find the structure of the various processing industries. Because of the great de...

Cherry growers lax on pesticide regulations

Cherry growers lax on pesticide regulations

29 November 2024

Inspections by the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) revealed that less than half of cherry growers comply with regulations for the use of exempted pesticides. Of the 30 inspected businesses applyin...

7th Meat Café: Collaborating on food strategy is crucial

7th Meat Café: Collabo­rating on food strategy is crucial

28 November 2024

Should the government allow the meat sector more room, or should the EU's climate policy line take precedence? Is agricul­ture a strategic geopolit­ical asset for the Netherlands and the EU? For which market does the Dutch...

Dutch plant-based products ranked the healthiest worldwide

Dutch plant-based products ranked the healthiest worldwide

28 November 2024

The Netherlands has once again established itself as a leader in healthy food. Research by ProVeg Interna­tional reveals that Dutch meat substitutes and plant-based milk have the healthiest composi­tion globally. These pro...

JBT receives international clearance for Marel acquisition

JBT receives interna­tional clearance for Marel acquisi­tion

28 November 2024

JBT has officially announced that it has received all necessary regulatory clearances worldwide to complete its proposal to acquire Marel hf. This milestone paves the way for finalizing the transac­tion, marking a signifi...

NVWA tariffs set to rise in 2025: what’s changing?

NVWA tariffs set to rise in 2025: what’s changing?

27 November 2024

From January 1, 2025, businesses and entrepreneurs will face new tariffs from the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). These tariffs apply to services such as inspections, certifi­ca­tion, sampling, and...

Farmers increasingly opt for direct sales

Farmers increas­ingly opt for direct sales

27 November 2024

More and more farmers are turning to short supply chains, where they sell their products directly to consumers or with just one interme­diary. The Monitor Korte Ketens 2023 by Wageningen Economic Research shows that the n...

European Court of Auditors: EU food labeling falls short

European Court of Auditors: EU food labeling falls short

26 November 2024

Consumers in the European Union risk getting lost in a maze of food labels. A recent report from the European Court of Auditors highlights the confusion caused by the array of claims, logos, labels, and scores, which see...

Supermarkets continue to promote unhealthy behaviour

Supermar­kets continue to promote unhealthy behaviour

26 November 2024

Supermar­kets still encourage consumers to make unhealthy food choices, despite agreements made in the National Prevention Agreement. This is evident from the latest findings of the Superlijst Gezondheid, a study conducte...