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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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Beyond plant-based: trends reshaping alternative milk

13 November 2024

The demand for alternative milk beverages has surged in recent years, with plant-based options leading the way. However, times seem to be changing as consumers reassess their choices under various influences. Price press...

Albert Heijn gives food byproducts a second life

13 November 2024

Albert Heijn is expanding its range of circular products to further reduce food waste. With the motto "one person’s waste is another’s resource," the supermarket chain has launched an assortment of over 50 products made ...

FAO report exposes hidden costs in our food system

13 November 2024

The hidden costs of our food are rising rapidly, impacting everything from our health to the environment. The FAO's latest report, "State of Food and Agriculture 2024," indicates that now is the time for a value-driven t...

Spoiled food due to long wait times at the port

13 November 2024

Business owners at the Port of Rotterdam are increasingly concerned about rising delays and costs associated with inspections by the NVWA. In a letter to the Dutch House of Representatives, the Agrarisch Import Platform ...

Nutri-Score under scrutiny amid criticism of scoring system

12 November 2024

The hope for a unified European food choice logo seems distant. Nutri-Score, long the leading candidate, has faced opposition from Mediterranean countries due to unfavorable ratings for traditional products like olive oi...

Protein transition in supermarkets progressing too slowly

12 November 2024

Dutch supermarkets are clearly shifting towards more plant-based products, but the pace remains a concern when it comes to meeting 2030 targets. Despite initiatives to reduce meat portions and increase the visibility of ...

European cream price reaches historic high

11 November 2024

As the holiday season approaches, prices on the European dairy market continue to climb, with cream standing out as a significant increase. The DCA dairy index for cream in Northwest Europe hit a record level of over €10...

Global food prices reach 18-month high

11 November 2024

Global food prices rose to their highest level in 18 months in October. According to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), this increase is primarily driven by rising prices for vegetable oils. The...

Innovative steam solutions for current challenges

07 November 2024

The food industry faces significant challenges. Companies aim to enhance their production processes but are often hindered by external issues. On one hand, fully electrifying steam boilers is not always feasible due to l...

Tönnies to become Premium Food Group

07 November 2024

As of January 1, 2025, the Tönnies Group will make a significant transition: changing its name from Tönnies Holding to Premium Food Group (PFG). This decision reflects the evolution of Tönnies, a family-owned business ba...

Inflation remains high despite lower oil prices

07 November 2024

In October, inflation in the Netherlands remained high, with the HICP inflation rate at 3.3%, according to Rabobank’s latest inflation monitor. Although oil prices have slightly declined, purchasing power remains under p...

Deposit collection for bottles and cans rises in 2024

07 November 2024

The collection of plastic bottles and cans in the Netherlands keeps growing. Verpact announced that the projected collection rate for large and small plastic bottles in 2024 is expected to reach 78%. This means the Nethe...

Wouter Waayer wins Vegan Award for inspiration

06 November 2024

Wouter Waayer, who grew up on a farm in Twente, has been named ‘Most Inspiring Person’ by the public at the annual Vegan Awards, hosted by the Nederlandse Vereniging voor Veganisme (NVV). On November 1, he accepted the a...

NVWA: Stricter transport hygiene against avian flu & ASF

06 November 2024

The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has issued a warning regarding the risks posed by the current outbreaks of avian influenza and African Swine Fever (ASF) across Europe. As wild bird migra...

Concerns on high mercury levels in tuna products

06 November 2024

A recent report from the French organizations BLOOM and Foodwatch reveals that 100% of the 150 tested tuna products across Europe contain mercury. Alarmingly, 10% of these samples exceed the legally permitted mercury lev...