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2025 Trend Report for the Food and Beverage Industry

2025 promises to be a transformative year for the food and beverage sector. Strengthen your business strategy and gain a lasting competitive edge with this practical guide to the industry’s most significant challenges an..

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Van Gelder introduces plant-based foie gras

24 September 2024

Van Gelder is making waves in the market with a first: plant-based foie gras. This innovation, unveiled at Gastvrij Rotterdam, responds to the growing demand for sustainable and animal-friendly products. The Dutch suppli...

Innovative fiber technology improves plant-based schnitzel

11 September 2024

Schouten Europe is launching a new plant-based schnitzel with enhanced texture thanks to the application of innovative fiber technology. This family-owned company from Brabant, known as a pioneer in the meat substitute m...

Jaap Korteweg: "We don’t need cows for delicious cheese"

09 September 2024

Jaap Korteweg is a man with innovative ideas who never stops at just dreaming. He takes action, rolls up his sleeves, and gets things done—that’s what defines Jaap Korteweg. After founding De Vegetarische Slager and sell...

The role of ingredient suppliers during challenging times

09 September 2024

The food and beverage industry continually faces new challenges. Despite the sector's resilience, there is an urgent need for guidance to tackle these issues effectively. The COVID-19 pandemic, the Russian invasion of...

The future of texturized vegetable proteins

09 September 2024

Texturized vegetable protein (TVP) can mimic the fibrous structure of animal muscle meat. Many meat substitutes use this pre-structured form of plant protein. Although TVPs are already widely used in products like burger...

Quality and innovation: Dutch Truffle in the food industry

02 September 2024

Truffles, delicious fresh truffles for everyone. Dutch Truffle was founded in 2006 out of a passion for truffles. What started with importing fresh truffles for personal use, friends, and local restaurants has grown into...

Food100 2024: 100 Dutch Food Innovators for a Sustainable Future

02 September 2024

For the eighth consecutive year, Food100 presents the 100 most influential Dutch food innovators. This list highlights individuals making significant contributions to a sustainable food system that offers healthier, more...

PeelPioneers expands with new citrus peel factory in Spain

27 August 2024

PeelPioneers expands operations in Den Bosch and Spain to further develop circular processing of citrus peels. The Dutch company, founded by Sytze van Stempvoort, Lindy Hensen, and Bas van Wieringen, launched Europe’s la...

Circular snack brand GRO takes the next step in growth

07 August 2024

The circular snack brand GRO, known for its innovative approach and sustainable mission, is entering a new phase. Starting August 1, Edwin Hak and Jesse ’t Lam will join the company as Managing Partners. Their buy-in not...

Vion introduces VR pig glasses for better animal understanding

02 August 2024

Since 2021, Vion has been using VR goggles that simulate the vision of cattle. The company is now introducing similar technology for pigs. The new virtual reality pig goggles were developed by Peter Menzel from C.O.M. Gm...

Nutreco opens first cultured meat feed production facility

01 August 2024

On July 29, Nutreco announced the completion of the world's first production facility for cell feed in Boxmeer. This new factory is specifically designed for the production of powders that serve as nutrients for cultured...

Nijsen and Insect Engineers join Insect Valley Europe

18 July 2024

Nijsen and Insect Engineers, leading players in insect farming and protein transition, have joined Insect Valley Europe (IVE). This initiative, supported by Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo, the Province of Limburg, an...

Ancient wheat holds promise for future generations

16 July 2024

Ancient wheat varieties are essential for developing new strains that are more resilient to climate change. A century ago, British plant scientist Arthur Watkins collected wheat samples from around the world. His collect...

Strategies for scaling up alternatieve protein sector

12 July 2024

Despite growth to €10 billion by 2030, alternative protein startups face scaling issues. Foodvalley NL and Invest-NL have identified challenges and made recommendations for developing a Dutch ecosystem for alternative pr...

AI in food with Royal Smilde and Westfort

09 July 2024

AI offers unprecedented opportunities for efficiency and productivity in the food industry. By combining machine learning and advanced data analysis, companies can make more accurate decisions. This helps the food indust...