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A sustainable and resilient food system

The food industry is transforming due to climate change, technology, and AI. Sustainability and innovation are essential for the industry's future. Companies must adapt to stay ahead. The food and beverage industry is..

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Vegetable and fruit consumption drops by 3% in 2024

15 January 2025

The consumption of vegetables and fruit in the Netherlands decreased again in 2024. While the average Dutch person already failed to meet the dietary guidelines of the Voedingscentrum, the gap widened further. Vegetable ...

Protein transition isn’t moving fast enough: action is needed

15 January 2025

The shift towards more plant-based proteins plays a crucial role in meeting climate goals. However, with the current balance of 58% animal and 42% plant-based proteins in our diet, there’s still a long way to go. “While ...

Scherpenhuizen acquires Primeale

15 January 2025

Scherpenhuizen is expanding its operations with the acquisition of Van Oers United, known under the name Primeale. The Eindhoven-based company has reached an agreement with the French Agrial group after discussions about...

Fruit and vegetable sector shows resilience in 2024

15 January 2025

Extreme weather and geopolitical tensions made 2024 a challenging year for the Dutch fruit and vegetable sector. Nevertheless, the industry once again proved itself to be a reliable link for European retail and wholesale...

Urker fish auction: solid turnover thanks to pike-perch

14 January 2025

The Urker IJsselmeer fish auction had another strong year in 2024, partly due to the supply of pike-perch. Although the turnover of €6.84 million was just below the 2023 record, the difference was minimal: only €27,000. ...

What's Cooking? completes sale of Savoury division

14 January 2025

The strategic shift within the European food industry takes shape with the completion of the sale of What's Cooking Group's Savoury business unit to AURELIUS. This deal, announced in October 2024, was finalized on 10 Jan...

The Netherlands advances in cellular agriculture

14 January 2025

The Netherlands is taking another significant step in cellular agriculture with the establishment of two new scale-up facilities. These facilities enable companies to scale their production processes without making subst...

Strict measures for the veal sector after FMD in Germany

13 January 2025

The Netherlands has implemented strict precautionary measures following reports of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the German state of Brandenburg. Minister Wiersma of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Nature em...

New approach to prevent drinking water shortages

13 January 2025

The Netherlands is known for its abundance of water, but a potential drinking water shortage in 2030 is prompting action from governments and water companies. On January 13, Minister Barry Madlener of Infrastructure and ...

Millennials and Gen Z make significant cuts to food spending

13 January 2025

The foodservice market faced a challenging year. In 2024, the sector struggled under a combination of rising prices, cautious consumers, and poor spring weather. According to the FoodService Instituut Nederland (FSIN), w...

8 trends shaping the protein transition

13 January 2025

The protein transition is gaining direction with eight trends that will define the future of food between 2025 and 2030. Foodvalley presents these trends as a guide for businesses to address shifting consumer demands and...

Strong growth expected for poultry sector in 2025

10 January 2025

The global poultry sector is set to experience sustained growth in 2025. According to a new report from RaboResearch, this growth will be driven by affordability, sustainability developments, and increasing demand in eme...

AI and microbiology enhance potato farming

10 January 2025

How can seed potatoes deliver their maximum potential? Researchers in the Netherlands have taken a notable step towards answering this question. By combining artificial intelligence (AI) with microbiological research, th...

Licorice as a weapon against bacteria

09 January 2025

Compounds derived from plants present interesting possibilities as natural agents for combating bacteria in food. One example is glabridin, a compound found in licorice, which is being studied for applications in the foo...

What's cooking? aims to acquire Sveltic in France

09 January 2025

What's Cooking? has announced its intention to acquire 100% of the shares of Sveltic. Sveltic, part of the Mousquetaires group (which owns retail chains Intermarché and Netto), operates a production facility near Rennes,...