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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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Ugly fruits and vegetables sell just fine

16 February 2026

Ugly fruits and vegetables too often disappear from view. Not because consumers refuse them, but because they are barely available on the shelf. When the supply is large enough, shoppers simply take them home. That is th...

New sugar tax hits 20% of supermarket assortment

13 February 2026

A new sugar tax is putting supermarkets on edge. The government intends to introduce a levy from 2030 on pre-packaged foods containing more than 6% sugar. That currently affects nearly one in five supermarket products. T...

ACM acts on vague sustainability claims coffee and cocoa

13 February 2026

Sustainability claims on coffee and cocoa are under close scrutiny. The Autoriteit Consument & Markt (ACM) has reached agreements with Nestlé, Mondelez and JDE Peet’s. The three international sellers will revise uncl...

ING: Food inflation eases in 2026

12 February 2026

Consumers remain concerned about their grocery bills. Still, new projections point to easing price pressure in 2026. This offers food companies and retailers some cautious relief, although demand remains fragile. Infl...

EU takes action against unfair trading practices

12 February 2026

The European Parliament has adopted new measures to combat unfair trading practices in the agricultural supply chain. The rules are intended to provide stronger protection for farmers, particularly in cross-border trade....

These 33 crops are resilient, healthy and future-proof

12 February 2026

Dutch agriculture relies heavily on a limited number of dominant crops. WWF-NL and the Louis Bolk Instituut aim to change that. They present a list of 33 food crops that, according to their research, make the strongest c...

Shorter waiting time for electricity connection

11 February 2026

The queue for an electricity connection has been a persistent headache for years. Food companies sometimes wait a long time for a new or upgraded connection. As a result, expansion plans and sustainability projects are d...

Better for Nature & Farmers wins Agribusiness Award 2026

11 February 2026

Better for Nature & Farmers has won the Agribusiness Award 2026. The award was presented on Tuesday 10 February at Ahoy Rotterdam during the ABN AMRO Open. The jury praised the program’s professional and transparent ...

A smart sugar tax requires tailored measures

11 February 2026

The incoming coalition plans to introduce a sugar tax on pre-packaged products containing more than 6 percent sugar. This brings a long-standing policy issue back firmly to the table. According to Ceel Elemans, Expert at...

Italy and Germany strengthen algae sector

10 February 2026

Algae are gaining a firmer position on the European agenda. Germany and Italy signed a joint declaration of intent in Rome on strategic cooperation in the algae sector. The focus is on sustainable development, research, ...

Compaxo takes over Van Iersel production

10 February 2026

As of February 2, 2026, Compaxo Groep has taken over the production of Van Iersel Vleeswaren from Cooymans Vlees BV. The acquisition covers the product category of head cheese products and regional specialties. With this...

Online edition February 2026 | Process innovation & Product innovation

09 February 2026

They want to be surprised time and again, those demanding consumers: with new flavours, textures, products and packaging. At the same time, labour, certain raw materials and energy are becoming scarcer—...

Column Judith Witte: Innovating

09 February 2026

At the beginning of the year, I am always bursting with good intentions. This year, I had come up with a few more. Eat less candy and snacks, go to bed on time, and don't buy any new clothes for the first few months. Not...

Wyno Zwanenburg: ‘Innovations need to be embraced'

09 February 2026

For years, Wyno Zwanenburg barely left his pig farm in Odiliapeel; today, his work takes him all over the world. His farming background proves invaluable when dealing with the complex issues that come his way. How does h...

'Innovation is not a question, it’s a necessity'

09 February 2026

They want to be surprised time and again, those demanding consumers: with new flavors, textures, products and packaging. At the same time, labor, certain raw materials and energy are becoming scarcer—and therefore more e...