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Value loss remains a blind spot in the meat supply chain

Food loss in the meat supply chain is not just about waste. Products that remain safe and suitable for consumption can also lose value. That is one of the findings of the European Breadcrumb project. In the project, meat..

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Private-label meat substitutes gain ground on health

22 September 2025

Meat substitutes are getting healthier, and that’s good news. Supermarket private labels are showing it can be done: less salt, better nutrition. New data from ProVeg confirm the trend. Private labels perform remarkab...

Stronger earnings through supply chain cooperation

16 September 2025

Collaboration within the food supply chain provides clear benefits for farmers pursuing sustainability. The main advantages are cost savings and security of product sales. This is the outcome of research by the Netherlan...

Online edition september 2025 | (New) Proteins

15 September 2025

The demand for alternative proteins is high—and still growing. They're sought after as substitutes for costly animal proteins and as key ingredients in high-protein products. Protei...

Van Koolen is GEA’s partner in plant-based production

15 September 2025

The transition toward alternative proteins is irreversible. GEA understands this, and as of 2025, offers fully integrated production lines for vegan, vegetarian, and fermented food products. Clients across the food indus...

Lokus and Bugman: from locust to inspiration

15 September 2025

In South Holland, Eysbrand Rozendaal and Peter Stam – founders of Lokus – work among the fluttering wings of migratory locusts. Their focus is the European migratory locust, a species that’s difficult to breed but unique...

HVO Meat improves efficiency with new packaging machine

15 September 2025

Matthijs de Jong, owner of HVO Meat, was looking for a way to speed up and simplify the packaging process on the production line. The installation of a Flowvac packaging machine has led to a significant increase in effic...

De Koningh sees labelling as a strategic link

11 September 2025

Labelling is no longer just an operational step at the end of the packaging line. With tightening regulations, growing sustainability demands and increasing digitalisation, it’s becoming a strategic part of the productio...

Moving towards a more resilient European food system

10 September 2025

The European Union aims to reduce its reliance on food imports. The pandemic, climate-related crop failures, and the war in Ukraine have exposed the vulnerability of the current food supply system. Europe remains depende...

Considering outsourcing microalgae production?

10 September 2025

Morocco offers excellent natural conditions for microalgae cultivation, with over 280 days of sunlight per year. This stable solar availability allows for energy-efficient, high-quality biomass production. Combined with ...

First Dutch regenerative herb chain

10 September 2025

Verstegen Spices & Sauces, Schevichoven Droogt and three farmers are working together on the Netherlands’ first regenerative herb supply chain. On 4 September 2025, Michel Driessen (Verstegen), Mark Schraauwen (Verst...

Dutch consumers increase spending on sustainable food

09 September 2025

In 2024, Dutch consumers once again spent more on sustainable food. Total spending increased by around 4% compared to the previous year. As a result, the share of sustainable food remained stable at 21% of all food purch...

QR code GS1 supports reducing food waste

08 September 2025

The message during the ‘Waste-Free Week’ is clear: stop throwing food away. Reducing waste for just one week in the Netherlands could save 23 million meals. Standards like the QR Code powered by GS1 can help make this po...

Food waste drops by 17%, more action needed toward 2030

05 September 2025

Between 2015 and 2023, food waste in the Netherlands decreased by 17%, according to the latest Monitor Voedselverspilling. Minister Wiersma (Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature in The Netherlands) shared the...

More efficient steam systems in the food industry

04 September 2025

In the food industry, steam is essential. Whether you're baking, sterilising, cleaning or heating, your production depends on a reliable steam system. And yet, the installation behind that steam is often overlooked. That...

Vertical farming regains footing with practical innovation

04 September 2025

Vertical farming took a serious hit during the energy crisis, but signs of recovery are emerging. In Amsterdam, Growy demonstrates a more resilient model. Using self-developed technology and strict cost control, the comp...