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Top 10 most-read stories of 2024

What a year 2024 was! The food industry was bursting with innovations, ambitious projects, and striking trends. From sustainable production facilities to groundbreaking technologies – these were the stories that caught y..

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Oat drinks and vegan cheese remain popular despite decline

29 October 2024

The Dutch plant-based food market shows mixed results, according to a new report from the Good Food Institute (GFI). While sales grew by 1.8% to 309 million euros in 2023, the number of units sold and overall volume decl...

Tailored knowledge: Understanding Sustainability

29 October 2024

You know sustainability is essential, but how can you be sure your business is making the best choices? To support this, WUR developed the ACE tool, which measures the impact of your current situation as well as potentia...

Waste-Free Week 2024: Highlights and results

28 October 2024

Waste-Free Week 2024 once again sparked a wave of awareness and action across the Netherlands to reduce food waste. With support from over 185 partners and numerous local initiatives, millions of Dutch citizens were enco...

Meat consumption in the Netherlands stable in 2023

28 October 2024

The Dutch have shown little change in their meat consumption in 2023 compared to 2022. Average per capita consumption rose slightly from 75.1 kg to 75.3 kg, according to research by Wageningen Economic Research, commissi...

Animal welfare in meat production: NVWA pinpoints key issues

28 October 2024

The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) is making an urgent call for improvements in animal welfare within the meat industry. A recent report from the Bureau for Risk Assessment & Research (...

Water scarcity demands innovation in the food industry

25 October 2024

Water is an essential resource for the industry but is becoming scarcer than ever. With mounting pressure on water supplies, it is clear that companies in the food industry must be prepared for new challenges in water ma...

Nutreco opens innovative cell feed production facility

25 October 2024

On October 23, 2024, a significant milestone in the protein transition was reached in Boxmeer. Nutreco welcomed more than fifty industry representatives for the official opening of the world’s first dedicated food-grade ...

What’s Cooking? sells SBU Savoury to AURELIUS

25 October 2024

What’s Cooking? made a significant move: on October 18, 2024, the food group announced an agreement with AURELIUS to sell its Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Savoury. This deal is part of a broader plan that began earlier ...

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...

FAVV: 50% of Belgian food labels not compliant with EU regulations

22 October 2024

During a nationwide campaign from June 11 to 17, 2024, the Belgian Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FAVV) inspected over 1,240 Belgian companies for compliance with food labeling regulations. The action r...

New Ant-nose sensor swiftly prevents food spoilage

22 October 2024

A new development in the world of sensors, the Ant-nose, offers exciting possibilities for the food industry. This electronic nose operates using a single antenna and relies on graphene oxide to detect volatile organic c...

Sugar tax slows juice sales and boosts soft drinks

22 October 2024

The increase in the consumption tax as of January 1, 2024, seems to be having an unintended effect on the drinking habits of the Dutch. While the tax was designed to reduce the consumption of sugary drinks, recent figure...

Food industry accelerates automation due to labor shortages

21 October 2024

The persistent labor shortage is pushing the Dutch food industry to accelerate investments in automation. This technological advancement is necessary to boost productivity and strengthen their competitive position. "Acce...