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Climate shifts European food production

Climate change is unlikely to pose a direct threat to Europe’s food supply in the coming decades. However, it is changing where food is produced. While agricultural regions in Southern Europe are increasingly facing heat..

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Less dependency requires control of the supply chain

26 February 2026

Geopolitical tensions and trade restrictions are increasing pressure on international supply chains. For the Dutch food industry, that presents a tangible risk. Many producers depend on raw materials, ingredients, and ma...

Behavior determines the success of circular packaging

25 February 2026

A circular system can be technically flawless. Yet it only works if people participate. That was the central message at PACtalk 2026, organized by Verpact at Naturalis in Leiden. Policymakers, companies, municipalities, ...

Risks of heating plastic meal packaging

24 February 2026

Ready meals stand for convenience and speed. Yet a new Greenpeace report raises questions about the safety of plastic packaging when heated. According to the analysis, heating meals in plastic trays can release micro- an...

TechniShow & ESEF: Inspiration on the main stage

24 February 2026

During TechniShow & ESEF Maakindustrie (March 10–13, 2026, Royal Jaarbeurs), the focus is not only on technological innovation and supply chain collaboration, but also on the people behind the industry. Two new main ...

Compliance with mercury advice in fish under scrutiny

23 February 2026

Compliance with dietary advice on mercury in fish is once again drawing attention. New research by EFSA maps how often Europeans consume fish with higher mercury levels and to what extent national guidance is being follo...

Antimicrobial resistance remains a concern for the food chain

23 February 2026

Antimicrobiële resistentie in voedselgerelateerde bacteriën blijft een hardnekkig probleem in Europa. Dat blijkt uit een nieuw gezamenlijk rapport van EFSA en ECDC. Vooral Salmonella en Campylobacter vertonen nog steeds ...

Odin and Vegetariërsbond launch Budget Vegan Challenge

23 February 2026

Organic and plant-based food is still often seen as expensive. Odin and the Vegetariërsbond want to challenge that perception. With the ‘Odin Budget Vegan Challenge,’ they aim to show that organic, plant-based eating doe...

New campaign aims to accelerate the protein transition

23 February 2026

Wissel ’ns Wat! launches on March 2. The new nationwide campaign takes over from the National Week Without Meat and will now be active year-round. The focus clearly shifts toward behavioral change in everyday practice. ...

Climate gains start with eating behavior

20 February 2026

The climate challenge is often framed in terms of technology and innovation. The Wetenschappelijke Klimaatraad (WKR) emphasizes something else: behavior. According to the council, the potential of behavioral change remai...

EU subsidies mainly directed to meat and dairy

20 February 2026

The distribution of European agricultural subsidies is once again under scrutiny. New figures show how strongly the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) supports meat and dairy. The debate comes at a crucial moment. Brussels...

140 years of Verkade: tradition and renewal

19 February 2026

What began in 1886 with bread and crispbread in Zaandam grew into an iconic biscuit and chocolate brand. Generations of Dutch consumers associate the brand with everyday moments. Notably, production has remained consiste...

The real impact of PFAS on the food chain

18 February 2026

The societal costs of PFAS pollution in Europe run into the billions. This is evident from the European Commission report The cost of PFAS pollution for our society. The findings are directly relevant to the Dutch food i...

1.5 million kilos of potatoes without buyers after CêlaVíta bankruptcy

18 February 2026

In Harskamp, 1.5 million kilos of firm-boiling table potatoes are sitting without a buyer. Following the bankruptcy of potato processor CêlaVíta, the volume now risks going to waste. Arable farmer Richard Hardeman lost h...

Lidl: 46% of sales within the Disc of Five

17 February 2026

Lidl is stepping up its commitment to healthier eating. The supermarket has set a new target for 2030. By then, at least 46% of food sales must fall within the Disc of Five guidelines. The ambition applies to the entire ...

Jan Zandbergen launches Redfield Meats

17 February 2026

The market for portioned beef is growing in Europe. Professional kitchens are asking for consistency and convenience. Jan Zandbergen Group is responding to that demand. The company is introducing its new brand, Redfield ...