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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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HAK reduces prices to make legumes more popular

05 November 2024

Vegetable and legume producer HAK is taking a notable step to promote legume consumption. Starting in November, the company will reduce the recommended retail price of a large selection of its legume products by an avera...

Top 10 most-read articles of October 2024

05 November 2024

The Dutch food industry is in constant motion, as shown by our top 10 most-read articles from October. From Piet de Wit’s impressive new production facility and the acceleration of robotics driven by labor shortages, to ...

Small portions: Balance between food and packaging waste

05 November 2024

Quantity, packaging, and portion size significantly influence our buying habits and consumption patterns. Research by Amber Werkman reveals that consumers not only eat less but also waste less when they can control porti...

Cultured meat: How to persuade the consumer

05 November 2024

Cultured meat is increasingly gaining the attention of researchers, policymakers, and the food industry. It has the potential to provide substantial protein supplies with a significantly smaller environmental footprint c...

Vegetable and fruit harvest fair despite extremely wet spring

04 November 2024

It has been a challenging year for the Dutch vegetable and fruit sector. Despite an exceptionally wet spring, the harvests of many crops have turned out reasonably well. Yields for potatoes and onions were even higher th...

Top ten food and beverage trends for 2025

04 November 2024

Significant changes are anticipated for the food and beverage industry in 2025. According to recent research by Innova Market Insights, 58% of consumers worldwide actively prioritize high-quality ingredients. The demand ...

Roadmap meat sector: emphasis on fair work and oversight

04 November 2024

The Centrale Organisatie voor de Vleessector (COV), alongside Nepluvi, ABU, and NBBU, has reached new agreements with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment to address issues involving employment agencies in the m...

Global salmon production set for 27% growth

04 November 2024

After years of stagnation and slight decline, the global salmon industry is preparing for solid growth. According to research by Kontali, production is expected to increase by 27% by 2030. This growth is primarily driven...

Best Star Meat closes Roosendaal production site

31 October 2024

Best Star Meat, a key player in the Dutch pork industry and part of Van Loon Group, has announced the closure of its Roosendaal production site as of March 31, 2025. This decision follows a thorough assessment of market ...

Accelerating sustainable fisheries with MSC initiative

30 October 2024

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has launched a new initiative aimed at accelerating sustainable fishing practices worldwide. Currently, over 500 fisheries meet the MSC’s strict standard, recognized as the global ben...

Belgium and Netherlands want to strengthen alternative protein sector

30 October 2024

At an inspiration event on October 24 in Brussels, organized by the Dutch Embassy and the Flemish organization Next Food Chain, Dutch and Flemish stakeholders gathered to discuss what is needed to scale up the alternativ...

New food system aims to reduce waste

30 October 2024

In the Netherlands, approximately 2 billion kilos of food are discarded annually, with significant impacts on food supply, the economy, and the environment. To address this issue, a team at Wageningen University & Re...

Pork production in Europe steady, Dutch output declines

29 October 2024

In the first half of 2024, pork production within the European Union remained stable, despite a slight decrease in sow numbers. The Netherlands, however, experienced a significant drop in production, partly due to buyout...

Oat drinks and vegan cheese remain popular despite decline

29 October 2024

The Dutch plant-based food market shows mixed results, according to a new report from the Good Food Institute (GFI). While sales grew by 1.8% to 309 million euros in 2023, the number of units sold and overall volume decl...

Tailored knowledge: Understanding Sustainability

29 October 2024

You know sustainability is essential, but how can you be sure your business is making the best choices? To support this, WUR developed the ACE tool, which measures the impact of your current situation as well as potentia...