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Drought impacts the chain from farming to processing

The ongoing drought is affecting nearly all agricultural and horticultural sectors. LTO Nederland reports lower yields, declining quality, and growing concerns about livestock feed supplies. Logistics and agricultural ma..

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Impact of summer organic campaign remains limited

13 January 2026

Organic food is more top of mind, but does not yet end up in shopping carts more often. That is the outcome of the national Biologisch Voedsel campaign, which ran from June 2 through July 6, 2025. The campaign effect stu...

Climate change affects the food chain from farm to fork

09 January 2026

Climate change remains high on the international agenda. During COP30 in Brazil, the focus was on supporting developing countries and the transition to clean energy. At the same time, it became clear that current efforts...

New food waste monitor for dairy companies

08 January 2026

Where is value being lost in the dairy production process? And where are opportunities to manage this more effectively? To answer those questions in practical terms, a new sector-wide monitor is being launched for the da...

More tax benefits for energy-efficient investments

06 January 2026

Those planning to invest in energy-efficient technologies in 2026 will have more fiscal room to do so. The budget for the Energy Investment Allowance (EIA) will increase to €460 million. That is €29 million more than in ...

913,000 kilos of edible vegetables at risk of being lost

06 January 2026

A good growing season is usually something to celebrate. This year, however, it is playing out differently for many vegetable growers. Large harvests, a saturated market, and strict visual selection criteria are leaving ...

Pesticide Food Guide: paprika most contaminated vegetable

29 December 2026

Paprika tops the Pesticide Food Guide this year. Not because of popularity, but because this vegetable contains the highest average number of pesticide residues. This is shown by new figures based on residue measurements...

Food chain 2040: sustainability as a competitive force

24 December 2025

Anyone who wants to produce food in 2040 must operate sustainably. There is little left to negotiate on that point. Sustainability has therefore become a hard requirement within the Dutch food industry. Rabobank outlines...

Broodje gezond requires 75% less farmland

18 December 2025

The Dutch signature sandwich 'broodje gezond' (healthy sandwich) is more than just a tasty lunch option. It also shows how profoundly Dutch food production has changed. De Eerste Duurzame Generatie (the First Sustainable...

Additional costs and PlanetProof AGF compensation from 2026

17 December 2025

From 2026, farmers will receive an updated sustainability compensation for PlanetProof AGF. This compensation is based on an independent recalculation of additional costs by CLM, commissioned by SMK. The recalculation ta...

KPF FoodPlus: opportunities for sustainable innovation in agrifood

17 December 2025

The Interreg program KPF FoodPlus gives Dutch entrepreneurs a helping hand. Companies from the Netherlands and Germany collaborate to bring sustainable innovations to market faster. Oost NL coordinates this in Gelderland...

Reducing food waste by half places greater demands on companies

17 December 2025

The objective has been clear for years. By 2030, food waste in the Netherlands must be reduced by half. With its strategic plan for 2026–2030, Samen Tegen Voedselverspilling makes it clear that this goal is still far fro...

Soy sauce by-product used across food applications

15 December 2025

A by-product that usually stays out of sight turns out to be surprisingly versatile. Ten culinary makers were given three months to work with moromi. This is the fermented residue that remains after pressing soy sauce. T...

Food security depends on risks beyond national borders

12 December 2025

Food security is often seen as a national issue. What happens within a country’s own borders tends to take center stage. New research shows that this approach is no longer sufficient. International trade is playing an in...

Best read articles November 2025

11 December 2025

November provided a clear picture of the themes shaping the food industry. Questions about blood plasma in meat, stricter hygiene requirements, and recurring practical issues drew significant attention. The societal cost...

The Dutch eat more legumes, production is not keeping up

02 December 2025

Legumes are turning up in our shopping carts more often. Not only because the range is growing, but also because manufacturers are using them cleverly in snacks, meals, and plant-based alternatives. Still, one thing has ...