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Book presentation The Future of FOOD

In a setting that breathes innovation and future thinking, we proudly presented our book The Future of FOOD. Hosted by Koppert Cress, we gathered with our OSV network to not only hand over the first copy of the book, but..

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Vion eliminates 165 jobs in the Netherlands due to reorganization

26 August 2024

Vion, the international meat processor, will cut 165 jobs in the Netherlands. This was communicated to part of the staff on Wednesday, August 21. Around 45 employees will face forced layoffs, while other positio...

Lidl introduces new minced meat mix with pea protein

22 August 2024

Lidl is taking an innovative step in the Dutch food industry by introducing a partially plant-based minced meat mix. This product, consisting of 60% beef and 40% pea protein, offers a sustainable option for ground meat e...

China launches investigation into European dairy imports

22 August 2024

China initiated an anti-subsidy investigation into dairy imports from the European Union on August 21st, 2024. This move escalates tensions with the EU, just a day after Brussels announced revised tariffs on electric veh...

‘Meat consumption increases the risk of diabetes’

22 August 2024

Recent research on meat consumption and type 2 diabetes highlights concerns about the link between meat intake and the development of this disease. The study, conducted by the InterConnect project, analyzed data from nea...

Netherlands divided over meat tax

21 August 2024

Recent research by Wageningen University (WUR) sheds light on public opinion regarding a potential meat tax in the Netherlands. The study, conducted among more than 1,200 Dutch citizens, focused on consumer preferences c...

Bananapocalypse looms: the future of bananas at risk

21 August 2024

The banana, a globally beloved fruit, has been facing serious threats for years. Climate change, pests, and a devastating fungal disease are putting the future of the banana at risk. Scientists are even warning of a pote...

Grant for research on bioactive compounds in fruits and vegetables

21 August 2024

Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo is leading the collaborative initiative Success4BioActives, which has secured a €700,000 grant from the North Limburg regional deal. The project aims to develop in-depth knowledge of bi...

Slight decline in EU ice cream production in 2023

21 August 2024

In 2023, the European Union produced approximately 3.2 billion liters of ice cream, a 1.4% decrease compared to the previous year. In 2022, production stood at 3.3 billion liters. This decline indicates a slight shift in...

Vion sells German slaughterhouses to EG Südbayern

20 August 2024

Vion Food Group has announced the sale of its shares in the German facilities Vilshofen and Landshut to Erzeugergemeinschaft Südbayern (EG Südbayern). This agreement represents a significant step for Vion in restructurin...

Gilles acquires La Cordobesa

20 August 2024

Effective September 1, 2024, Gilles will acquire La Cordobesa, a well-established name in Spanish and Italian deli meats. This acquisition represents a significant step for Gilles, expanding its product range to include ...

Closure of PALI Meat’s Oss facility

20 August 2024

PALI Meat has announced the closure of its Oss facility, effective September 1, 2024. This decision follows the sale of the property, marking the end of meat processing activities at this location. Relocation of activ...

Slight decline in food industry revenue continues

20 August 2024

In the second quarter of 2024, the Dutch food industry experienced a slight decline in revenue, dropping by 0.6 percent compared to the same period last year. This followed a more significant decrease of nearly 10 percen...

Dutch men reach annual salt limit by August

19 August 2024

On August 16, 2024, Dutch men aged 18 to 50 had already consumed their maximum recommended salt intake for the entire year. This "Zoutmaxdag" (maximum salt day) highlights the alarming overconsumption of salt in the Neth...

Albert Heijn launches lifestyle check for healthier choices

19 August 2024

Next week, Albert Heijn will introduce the AH Leefstijlcheck, a new tool designed to help customers improve their lifestyle. After completing a short questionnaire, users receive a personalized lifestyle score, offering ...

European apple production to drop by 11% in 2024

19 August 2024

European apple production is expected to decline by 11% in 2024 compared to last year. This announcement was made during the Prognosfruit Conference in Budapest, where experts from the European fruit sector gathered to d...