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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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NVWA: Ban on mixing pigs in slaughterhouses

07 August 2024

Starting August 15, the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) will strictly enforce the ban on mixing groups of pigs upon arrival at slaughterhouses. This means that pigs transported together in one com...

Circular snack brand GRO takes the next step in growth

07 August 2024

The circular snack brand GRO, known for its innovative approach and sustainable mission, is entering a new phase. Starting August 1, Edwin Hak and Jesse ’t Lam will join the company as Managing Partners. Their buy-in not...

Denmark introduces CO₂ tax on meat and dairy products

05 August 2024

Denmark is set to take a historic step by becoming the first country in the world to introduce a CO₂ tax on meat and dairy products. Starting in 2030, farmers will be required to pay for greenhouse gas emissions, with th...

Higher risk of dementia linked to processed red meat

05 August 2024

Daily consumption of processed red meat, such as bacon and boloney, can lead to an increased risk of dementia. A recent study from Harvard University, presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 202...

Vion introduces VR pig glasses for better animal understanding

02 August 2024

Since 2021, Vion has been using VR goggles that simulate the vision of cattle. The company is now introducing similar technology for pigs. The new virtual reality pig goggles were developed by Peter Menzel from C.O.M. Gm...

New insights and advice on recycling beverage cartons

02 August 2024

Kennisinstituut Duurzaam Verpakken (KIDV) has released an updated version of its factsheet on beverage cartons. These cartons, as in 2023, are classified as 'moderately recyclable.' While the paper fibers in beverage car...

Growth in the pork market, but disruptions loom

01 August 2024

The European pork market is showing slight production growth, but concerns are rising over potential disruptions. After a period of stable revenue prices, there is now downward pressure on prices. This is compounded by a...

Nutreco opens first cultured meat feed production facility

01 August 2024

On July 29, Nutreco announced the completion of the world's first production facility for cell feed in Boxmeer. This new factory is specifically designed for the production of powders that serve as nutrients for cultured...

Gluten from bread paste potentially a binder in meat substitutes

01 August 2024

Lecturer Lizette Oudhuis, affiliated with Van Hall Larenstein and Hanzehogeschool, is focused on developing gluten-free bread dough. This innovation could represent a significant advancement not only for gluten-free bake...

EU mandates origin labeling on packaging fruit and vegetables

29 July 2024

Starting January 1 2025, packaging for fruits and vegetables must clearly indicate the product's origin. This change stems from new EU trade standards outlined in Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2429 and Implementing Regu...

GoodLife Foods scquires Pure Ingredients

29 July 2024

GoodLife Foods announces the acquisition of Pure Ingredients, a key player in the halal frozen products market. This acquisition will result in a highly complementary group that produces and sells innovative frozen snack...

Stricter hygiene measures due to African swine fever

26 July 2024

African swine fever (ASF) continues to spread in Germany, prompting Dutch authorities to demand stricter hygiene measures. Both wild boars and domestic pigs in the German states of Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate have bee...

Mosa Meat conducts first tasting of cultivated beef

26 July 2024

The Dutch pioneer in cultivated meat, Mosa Meat, has organized the first official tasting of their Mosa Burger. This marks the first time a cultivated beef product has been tasted in the EU since the introduction of a ‘c...

Dangerous bacteria in seafood due to climate change

25 July 2024

Global warming is leading to an increase in dangerous Vibrio bacteria in our seafood. These bacteria can cause severe illnesses and are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics. This is highlighted in a new report ...

20 years of research confirms: eating plant-based is healthier

25 July 2024

Recent research shows that a plant-based diet significantly reduces the risk of various diseases. Researchers from the University of Bologna compared 48 studies conducted between 2000 and 2023, concluding that plant-base...