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Cono Kaasmakers creates more value from cream streams

Cono Kaasmakers and butter specialist Van de Koe have joined forces. The international cheese company plans to create added value from its cream streams. For Cono, this is an important step in strengthening its position ..

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Protein transition and the role of fish

01 July 2024

Fish plays a crucial role in the protein transition. This transition aims to shift towards fewer animal and more plant-based proteins. The ministry emphasizes that higher consumption of marine proteins does not impact th...

Beyond Meat launches three new products

28 June 2024

Beyond Meat is expanding its range with three new products, perfect for the summer season. The lineup includes Beyond Steak, Beyond Smash, and Beyond Burger Jalapeño, now available at various supermarkets such as Albert ...

WUR launches research into recycled food packaging film

28 June 2024

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) has embarked on a four-year project to investigate the safety of recycled PE and PP film for use in food packaging. Collaborating with eleven industrial partners, WUR is leading...

Sustainable food system: the power of unlearning

28 June 2024

Biodiversity loss and climate change are pressuring the Dutch food system to become more sustainable. Innovations and new technologies are often seen as solutions, but they do not always replace their unsustainable prede...

Resilience in the agricultural sector despite challenges

27 June 2024

The Dutch agricultural and horticultural sector faces challenges, but the financial outlook remains positive. After a strong 2023, prices remain stable and costs are lower despite uncertainties due to wet weather. This r...

Positive outlook for the broiler sector

27 June 2024

The broiler sector in the Netherlands is experiencing a positive outlook due to strong demand and a favorable price position for chicken. This is supported by increasing exports, including outside Europe, and reduced com...

Labour shortages major challenge for Dutch food industry

27 June 2024

The Dutch food industry has weathered various crises in recent years, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the energy crisis, and high inflation. As these issues recede, structural challenges are coming back into focus. One ...

Changes to NVWA rates effective July 1, 2024

26 June 2024

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) will adjust its rates effective July 1, 2024. These changes impact the costs for inspections, re-inspections, system supervision, certification, and sampling an...

Sustainable food system: more chicken and legumes

26 June 2024

By restructuring the European food system, 44% less agricultural land could be required and greenhouse gas emissions could be reduced by 70%. These findings come from model calculations by PhD candidate Wolfram Simon fro...

Ban on electric prods in livestock farming from 2025

25 June 2024

The Dutch government aims to improve animal welfare standards in livestock farming. Minister Piet Adema of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LNV) wants to ban the use of electric prods on animals. This ban is set to ...

Solution for safer recycling of food packaging closer

25 June 2024

Recycling food packaging to the same quality level is complex. New packaging must meet strict food safety standards. Recyclate, the material created after recycling, often contains unwanted substances. This makes it diff...

France launches new logo for ingredient origins

25 June 2024

Starting summer 2024, French packaging will feature a new look with the Origin'Info logo. This initiative follows Nutri-Score and aims to provide consumers with more transparency about the origins of ingredients in food ...

The future of the food industry: Sustainable steam solutions

25 June 2024

Steam is essential in the food industry, used for cooking, sterilizing products, and cleaning equipment. Traditionally, steam is generated using fossil fuels such as gas. With the implementation of the Corporate Sustaina...

UPCycled4Food: upcycled food as the new normal

19 June 2024

On June 18, Foodvalley launched the Upcycled4Food initiative during the international conference "Towards Halving Food Waste in Europe". Alongside a group of frontrunners from the agrifood sector, the ambition was expres...

Companies provide clarity on expiration dates

19 June 2024

In a joint effort, leading manufacturers and supermarkets, including Unilever, FrieslandCampina, Albert Heijn, Lidl, Jumbo, and other prominent companies, have decided to clarify the labeling of expiration dates on food ...