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More companies and revenue growth in the food industry

23 January 2025

The Dutch food industry experienced a modest revenue increase of nearly 2 percent in 2024, despite fluctuations in selling prices and a challenging first half of the year. The number of companies in the sector also grew,...

PPWR: What’s changing for the food sector?

23 January 2025

The new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which was officially published on January 22, sets strict requirements for packaging and packaging waste. The aim is to achieve a more sustainable economy. For the...

New opportunities for duckweed as a protein source

23 January 2025

The research project ‘Duurzame eiwitten: Eendje meer’ is exploring the potential of duckweed as a protein source. Five Dutch universities of applied sciences are collaborating with companies and experts to optimize the c...

PAN launches Pesticide Consumption Guide

23 January 2025

The new Pesticide Consumption Guide by PAN-NL reveals which fruits and vegetables contain the highest levels of pesticides. An analysis of thousands of measurements conducted by the NVWA shows that citrus fruit is the mo...

V-Label launches C-Label for cultivated meat

22 January 2025

V-Label GmbH, known for its V-Label certification for vegan and vegetarian products, is introducing a new certification system for cultivated meat products: C-Label (with the C standing for ‘cultivated’). With this initi...

Mosa Meat submits EU approval request for cultivated fat

22 January 2025

Mosa Meat has reached a significant milestone by submitting its first application for market approval under the European Novel Foods regulation. With this application, the company focuses on cultivated beef fat, which ca...

Compact tray sealer for Slagerij Markus

21 January 2025

Slagerij Markus efficiently packages its artisanal products with the compact T 255 tray sealer from MULTIVAC. This rotary table tray sealer allows meat specialties, ready meals, and even soups to be quickly and easily pa...

Increasing demand for Dutch fish: exports grow by 5%

20 January 2025

The Dutch fish and seafood trade recorded growth of over 5% in 2024 compared to the previous year. The export value reached €3 billion, with 52% originating from Dutch production. Imports increased by 3%, maintaining an ...

Dutch meat exports decline by 3% in 2024

20 January 2025

The export value of Dutch meat is expected to reach €10.7 billion in 2024, a decrease of 3% compared to the previous year. Import value is also down by 3.4%, amounting to €5.1 billion. Exports to Germany show a modest in...

The 7 megatrends redefining the food industry

19 January 2025

We all know that food does far more than simply nourish us. It has a profound impact across various domains. How will the ways we produce, distribute, and consume food shape the future of our planet? You’ll find the answ...

Vegetarian smoked sausage without artificial aromas

17 January 2025

Van Gelder, known as a traditional Dutch supplier of fresh produce and a producer of plant-based meat alternatives, is introducing a groundbreaking product at Horecava: the first vegetarian smoked sausage that already me...

Dairy and egg exports grow in 2024, imports lag behind

17 January 2025

The Dutch export of dairy and eggs continues to grow. In 2024, the export value rose to €12.3 billion, an increase of 3.8% compared to the previous year. Imports, however, lagged slightly, with a modest rise of 1.1% to €...

Broodje Nijmegen puts sustainable agriculture in the spotlight

16 January 2025

MVO Nederland, in collaboration with Radboud University, Radboudumc, and HAN, has launched Broodje Nijmegen. This fully plant-based sandwich contains ingredients sourced from local, nature-inclusive farmers and represent...

Mandatory blending pushes up costs food industry

16 January 2025

The mandatory blending of green gas, currently being prepared by the government, aims to boost the production and use of green gas. This measure plays a crucial role in the energy transition but also leads to higher cost...

Stricter manure regulations impact the food industry

16 January 2025

The Netherlands has tightened its manure policy, driven by the loss of its exemption under the European Nitrates Directive. The changes to the Fertiliser Act not only bring adjustments for the agricultural sector but als...