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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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Albert Heijn gives food byproducts a second life

13 November 2024

Albert Heijn is expanding its range of circular products to further reduce food waste. With the motto "one person’s waste is another’s resource," the supermarket chain has launched an assortment of over 50 products made ...

Innovative steam solutions for current challenges

07 November 2024

The food industry faces significant challenges. Companies aim to enhance their production processes but are often hindered by external issues. On one hand, fully electrifying steam boilers is not always feasible due to l...

Deposit collection for bottles and cans rises in 2024

07 November 2024

The collection of plastic bottles and cans in the Netherlands keeps growing. Verpact announced that the projected collection rate for large and small plastic bottles in 2024 is expected to reach 78%. This means the Nethe...

Future land use in Europe: Five key dilemmas for agriculture

06 November 2024

On November 6, researchers from Wageningen University & Research (WUR) will present the annual Mansholt Lecture in Brussels, focusing on five critical dilemmas surrounding agriculture and food production in Europe. C...

HAK reduces prices to make legumes more popular

05 November 2024

Vegetable and legume producer HAK is taking a notable step to promote legume consumption. Starting in November, the company will reduce the recommended retail price of a large selection of its legume products by an avera...

Small portions: Balance between food and packaging waste

05 November 2024

Quantity, packaging, and portion size significantly influence our buying habits and consumption patterns. Research by Amber Werkman reveals that consumers not only eat less but also waste less when they can control porti...

Cultured meat: How to persuade the consumer

05 November 2024

Cultured meat is increasingly gaining the attention of researchers, policymakers, and the food industry. It has the potential to provide substantial protein supplies with a significantly smaller environmental footprint c...

Accelerating sustainable fisheries with MSC initiative

30 October 2024

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has launched a new initiative aimed at accelerating sustainable fishing practices worldwide. Currently, over 500 fisheries meet the MSC’s strict standard, recognized as the global ben...

Belgium and Netherlands want to strengthen alternative protein sector

30 October 2024

At an inspiration event on October 24 in Brussels, organized by the Dutch Embassy and the Flemish organization Next Food Chain, Dutch and Flemish stakeholders gathered to discuss what is needed to scale up the alternativ...

New food system aims to reduce waste

30 October 2024

In the Netherlands, approximately 2 billion kilos of food are discarded annually, with significant impacts on food supply, the economy, and the environment. To address this issue, a team at Wageningen University & Re...

Tailored knowledge: Understanding Sustainability

29 October 2024

You know sustainability is essential, but how can you be sure your business is making the best choices? To support this, WUR developed the ACE tool, which measures the impact of your current situation as well as potentia...

Waste-Free Week 2024: Highlights and results

28 October 2024

Waste-Free Week 2024 once again sparked a wave of awareness and action across the Netherlands to reduce food waste. With support from over 185 partners and numerous local initiatives, millions of Dutch citizens were enco...

Aviko and Rabobank collaborate on sustainable potato farming

24 October 2024

Aviko and Rabobank have joined forces to make Dutch potato farming more resilient for the future. On October 17, the two parties signed a four-year agreement to support farmers in sustainable practices. This initiative, ...

Decline in dairy herd pressures veal sector

23 October 2024

With the expected reduction in the dairy herd across Northwest Europe and stricter animal health regulations, securing sufficient calves is becoming increasingly challenging for the Dutch veal sector. Both calf imports a...

How sustainable is fish feed for the aquaculture industry?

22 October 2024

The aquaculture industry is growing rapidly. To feed all those fish, a lot of fish feed is required. This feed is often made from wild fish that are specifically caught to be processed into fishmeal and fish oil. But how...