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Mustard plants as a sustainable source for nickel extraction

An international research team, including scientists from Wageningen University & Research (WUR), is exploring the potential of extracting nickel from plants. This unique project, funded by a grant of 1.35 million eu..

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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...

Tetra Pak, Recon Polymers, and AVK Plastics strengthen collaboration

21 October 2024

Tetra Pak, Recon Polymers, and AVK Plastics have joined forces to take beverage carton recycling to the next level. By expanding their partnership, the three companies are strengthening the circular economy in the packag...

Bakery sector reduces bread waste by 40% in 2023

18 October 2024

The Dutch Bakery Association (NVB), together with Wageningen University & Research, has presented the results of the 2023 monitor on bread and pastry waste. The report reveals a significant decrease in the return flo...

Foodvalley: €2 million in subsidies for SMEs in agrifood

17 October 2024

SMEs in the agrifood sector can now benefit from a new voucher program offered by Foodvalley, running until 2026. This program provides financial support to businesses aiming to develop and scale up innovative products a...

Bakery chain works on strategic vision for 2040

17 October 2024

The Dutch bakery sector is on the brink of significant changes. According to Frank Janssen, interim director of the Nederlands Bakkerij Centrum (NBC), the industry will face major challenges by 2040, including environmen...

Many Dutch people continue to eat meat

16 October 2024

The National Meat Survey 2024, conducted by Zest Marketing on behalf of Nederland Vleesland, provides insights into the opinions and perceptions of the Dutch population regarding the meat sector, meat consumption, sustai...

Albron expands in foodservice by acquiring Hutten

15 October 2024

Albron aims to further strengthen its position in the food service industry through the acquisition of Hutten B.V.. For owner Bob Hutten, Albron was a natural choice: “I was looking for an organization that could meaning...

New efficient production facility for Piet de Wit

14 October 2024

How do you help a production company that has outgrown its current space? A company whose customer base keeps expanding and where production efficiency needs to improve, but for whom this is no longer possible in the exi...

6 tips for a pragmatic CSRD report

14 October 2024

With the introduction of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) in 2024, many companies face the challenge of including sustainability information in their annual reports. Here are the 5 phases you need ...

FNLI: Scarcity and climate put pressure on the food industry

09 October 2024

The Dutch food industry is facing significant pressure due to increasing scarcity of raw materials and the impact of climate change. Despite a production value of €114.4 billion in 2023, the latest figures from the Monit...

Nature’s Pride focuses on CO2 reduction and improved hygiene

09 October 2024

Nature’s Pride and Berries Pride, together with their growers ACP from Peru and ZZ2 from South Africa, have launched an ambitious project to reduce CO2 emissions and improve access to water and hygiene (WASH). This colla...

Implementation of EU deforestation regulation delayed by 12 months

08 October 2024

The European Commission has decided to postpone the implementation date of the EU deforestation regulation by one year. This decision follows feedback from international partners and stakeholders who indicated they neede...

Bonduelle Netherlands achieves B Corp™ certification

07 October 2024

Bonduelle, the world’s leading vegetable brand, has earned B Corp™ certification in the Netherlands. This prestigious recognition highlights the company’s commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. It reflec...