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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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HAS students innovate with food packaging

10 March 2025

During the annual HAS Food Experience, more than 150 students from HAS green academy presented their innovative concepts, each addressing key challenges in the food industry. This year’s theme, ‘Next Food Waves’, focused...

Column Saskia Stender: A box full of air

10 March 2025

I ordered a small jar of spices. Online, because convenience is key. Two days later, the package arrived—a sizable cardboard box, neatly sealed with paper tape. Inside, a layer of protective paper, and somewhere deep wit...

Sustainable farming: how does PlanetProof perform?

10 March 2025

The On the way to PlanetProof label has published its first impact reports on the performance of certified producers in both the plant-based and dairy sectors. The reports provide insight into where both sectors stand on...

Redefine Meat lowers prices and introduces new steak

07 March 2025

Redefine Meat is launching the Redefine Beef Filet during the National Week Without Meat & Dairy. The Netherlands will be the first country in the world to offer this plant-based steak. Starting in April, it will be ...

Science-Based Targets for Food Suppliers (CO₂)

06 March 2025

Do you need to set Science-Based Targets (CO₂ reduction goals) for retail clients like Albert Heijn, Lidl, Aldi, or Jumbo? Then you’re bound to have questions: How long does the SBTi process take? What data do you need? ...

Nutri-Score and swaps at Albert Heijn

05 March 2025

Albert Heijn aims to help customers make healthier food choices and makes it easier to select products that align with the Schijf van Vijf. Vegetables play a key role in this, both at dinner and throughout the day. That’...

Fieldlab to Prevent Food Waste set to launch

04 March 2025

On March 1, 2025, Greenport West-Holland will launch the Fieldlab to Prevent Food Waste. As part of this initiative, students from MBO and HBO institutions will collaborate with entrepreneurs to analyze food waste within...

More households buy organic, revenue grows by 7%

03 March 2025

New figures from YouGov show that Dutch households purchased organic products more frequently in 2024. The number of households buying organic at least once a month increased by 7.5%. In total, 44% of households bought o...

Week Without Meat & Dairy 2025 takes a regional approach

03 March 2025

On March 3, 2025, the eighth edition of the National Week Without Meat & Dairy will begin. This year, the campaign is taking a regional approach, based on research conducted by Norstat on behalf of Stichting Week Zon...

Crisp focuses on regeneratively grown ‘No Shit’ vegetables

27 February 2025

Online supermarket Crisp launches ready-made meals featuring regeneratively grown vegetables. The first dishes, including Thai pumpkin soup and a crunchy beetroot salad, are made with fresh produce from family farm Zonne...

EU eases sustainability reporting rules

26 February 2025

The European Commission is taking a major step in reducing the administrative burden on businesses. A new package of proposals will simplify regulations on sustainability reporting and international trade. This could lea...

Greenfluencers and food: do they influence sustainable choices?

26 February 2025

Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in consumer behavior, yet social media remains heavily focused on consumption habits. Greenfluencers aim to raise awareness about sustainable choices, including those rel...

Verpact calls for clear direction in the Circular Materials Plan

25 February 2025

Stichting Verpact has submitted its position on the draft Circular Materials Plan (CMP), which will replace the current Landelijk Afvalbeheerplan (LAP3) in 2025. This plan plays a key role in the transition to a circular...

Food waste down by 20% in 2024

24 February 2025

Food waste in the Netherlands dropped by nearly 20% in 2024. This is highlighted in the impact report by Stichting Samen Tegen Voedselverspilling. Yet, according to director Toine Timmermans, more effort is needed to rea...

'Circular opportunities go untapped in the food sector'

21 February 2025

The Netherlands is struggling to meet its circular economy goals. In 2022, the use of minerals, metals, and fossil resources even increased compared to 2020. As a result, the goal of halving resource consumption by 2030 ...