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Local food? A great idea (on paper)

Getting your groceries straight from a nearby farm, who wouldn’t want that? Less transport, fairer prices for farmers, shorter supply chains. Governments have been trying to promote it for years. Still, making local food..

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Striking turnaround in food sector price increases

19 September 2023

July 2023 stands out as a pivotal month for the food industry. While the sector started the year with a staggering 18.3% price hike, that trend has since tapered off, settling at a modest 1.8% compared to the previous Ju...

Boermarke fully transitions to plant-based

19 September 2023

The Enschede-based company, Boermarke, is transitioning step by step to plant-based dairy alternatives. They are handing over their traditional dairy operations to competitor, Zuivelhoeve. Reynier and Alexander Varvik...

Carrefour pressures suppliers with price tags

19 September 2023

Carrefour, the French supermarket chain, has affixed price warnings on certain products, pressuring major suppliers such as Nestle, PepsiCo, and Unilever to combat inflation. This move comes ahead of crucial contract neg...

The risks of BPA: a silent crisis in Europe?

18 September 2023

New research uncovers alarming data: the majority of Europeans are exposed to Bisphenol A (BPA) levels that could be detrimental to health. Found in many everyday items – from food packaging to drinking water pipes – BPA...

Generation Z: An opportunity for the Dutch food industry

18 September 2023

Many Dutch food companies are witnessing a decline in demand for their products, primarily due to decreasing supermarket sales. Despite higher prices leading to increased revenue, volume sales remain stagnant. However, G...

How packaging can prevent food waste

18 September 2023

The Dutch food industry plays a pivotal role in the pursuit of sustainability and innovation. Food waste has been a long-standing concern, with confusion surrounding expiration labels such as 'to be used by' (TGT) and 'b...

ProVeg: Dutch Voter ready for protein transition

18 September 2023

Recent research conducted by Kieskompas, commissioned by ProVeg, reveals that a significant portion of Dutch voters strongly favor reducing livestock numbers and promoting plant-based alternatives. This shift towards mor...

Collaboration boosts tempeh production in India

14 September 2023

In a landmark move for food production in India, CFSS B.V. and Marel India Pvt. Ltd. are joining forces. Together, they will upscale the production of tempeh, a protein-rich vegan product, to address the protein deficien...

Dutch opt for healthier beverages en masse

14 September 2023

The Netherlands appears to be shifting towards healthier beverage choices. According to recent research, there's a widespread preference for water and zero-calorie drinks. The sugar content in top-brand sodas and waters ...

Over a third of Dutch adults want to eat healthier

14 September 2023

A recent survey conducted by the CBS reveals that 36% of adult Dutch citizens have the ambition to eat healthier. Despite this intention, many find it challenging to resist the allure of unhealthy food, especially in the...

Increase in sustainable food expenditure

13 September 2023

According to the Sustainable Food Monitor 2022, compiled by Wageningen Economic Research, expenditures on sustainable food increased by 13% in 2022, reaching €10.8 billion. This is notable given the shift in consumer pur...

Reduced food waste in Dutch hospitality sector

12 September 2023

A recent report reveals that the hospitality sector in the Netherlands has wasted 9.2% less food compared to 2019. Despite this reduction, the wasted quantity still represents a staggering €647 million, an increase from ...

Falling dairy prices and their impact on the European market

12 September 2023

As the global dairy industry experiences fluctuations, the European dairy market faces unique challenges. Falling prices, inconsistencies in milk production due to variable weather conditions, and the shadow of global ma...

Column Judith Witte: Changing (food) patterns

11 September 2023

Is it due to climate change? Was the wind a tad different this year? Or is it just sheer coincidence? This late summer, there’s an unusual number of grasshoppers in our garden. And it’s not just there; they’re just as co...

Online edition September 2023: New proteins

11 September 2023

'The hype of meat substitutes seems to be over,' Rabobank reported in a June 2023 report. 'Get ready for boredom,' the bank warned further on in the report. Is that true? What does the actual market thi...