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2025 Trend Report for the Food and Beverage Industry

2025 promises to be a transformative year for the food and beverage sector. Strengthen your business strategy and gain a lasting competitive edge with this practical guide to the industry’s most significant challenges an..

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20 years of research confirms: eating plant-based is healthier

25 July 2024

Recent research shows that a plant-based diet significantly reduces the risk of various diseases. Researchers from the University of Bologna compared 48 studies conducted between 2000 and 2023, concluding that plant-base...

Dangerous bacteria in seafood due to climate change

25 July 2024

Global warming is leading to an increase in dangerous Vibrio bacteria in our seafood. These bacteria can cause severe illnesses and are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics. This is highlighted in a new report ...

Six in ten Dutch want seasonal and local food

24 July 2024

More than six in ten Dutch people believe we should strictly eat seasonally to reduce environmental impact. This desire is highlighted in the latest National Choice Stress Monitor by market research firm MSI Consultants....

Falling prices and export figures: the Dutch dairy sector in 2023

24 July 2024

Dairy prices significantly dropped in 2023 after two years of increases. Despite stable milk production, there were notable trends in the production and export of various dairy products. What were the key figures and tre...

92% of conventional strawberries contaminated with harmful pesticides

23 July 2024

A recent study by PAN-NL has found alarming results in conventional strawberries. Of the 13 sample packs tested, 92% contained PFAS pesticides or Candidates for Substitution (CfS). These substances are poorly degradable ...

First commercial seaweed farm in Hollandse Kust Zuid wind farm

23 July 2024

The fall of 2024 marks a historic milestone with the opening of the world's first commercial seaweed farm within the Hollandse Kust Zuid (HKZ) wind farm. Located approximately 18 kilometers off the coast of Scheveningen,...

UT research aims to make plastics circular

23 July 2024

University of Twente is launching a new research initiative focused on the circular application of plastics. The goal is to achieve high-quality recycling of fifty percent of the one million tons of plastic discarded ann...

From three to ten Kipster farms thanks to Lidl

22 July 2024

Lidl and Kipster have intensified their collaboration with the opening of a new Kipster farm in Barneveld and the announcement of seven additional farms. This expansion marks an important step in their joint commitment t...

Beef industry concerned about EU deforestation regulation

22 July 2024

On July 3, 2024, the COV/VNV, the Ministry of LNV, and the NVWA held an important meeting about the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR Vo 1115 – 2023) and its impact on the Dutch beef sector. The European regulation, whic...

Regulation on deforestation-free products effective end of 2024

19 July 2024

On December 30, 2024, the new EU regulation on deforestation-free products will come into effect. This regulation replaces the existing EU Timber Regulation (EUTR). The main goal is to prevent deforestation and forest de...

Million-euro grant for research on pathogens in plant-based products

19 July 2024

Researchers of Wageningen University & Research have received a grant of one million euros through the international platform Plant2Food. This funding is intended for a study on pathogens in plant-based products. The...

Supermarkets aim for sustainable cashews

19 July 2024

Dutch supermarkets, united under the Centraal Bureau Levensmiddelenhandel (CBL), have taken an ambitious step towards making their product range more sustainable. The goal is to have all private label cashew snack nuts s...

Red Band maker Cloetta waves gelatin goodbye

18 July 2024

Cloetta, known for brands like Red Band, Venco, and Sportlife, is taking steps toward vegan products to reduce its carbon footprint. This shift aligns with the growing demand for plant-based options and the company's sus...

Mars and FrieslandCampina reduce greenhouse gas emissions

18 July 2024

Mars and FrieslandCampina have initiated a new collaboration focused on accelerating the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in dairy production for Mars. This partnership offers additional rewards for member dairy far...

Nijsen and Insect Engineers join Insect Valley Europe

18 July 2024

Nijsen and Insect Engineers, leading players in insect farming and protein transition, have joined Insect Valley Europe (IVE). This initiative, supported by Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo, the Province of Limburg, an...