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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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The Dutch eat more legumes, production is not keeping up

02 December 2025

Legumes are turning up in our shopping carts more often. Not only because the range is growing, but also because manufacturers are using them cleverly in snacks, meals, and plant-based alternatives. Still, one thing has ...

Supermarkets still fail to reduce emissions

02 December 2025

Greenhouse gas emissions from supermarkets show no signs of going down. In fact, some chains are seeing an increase. Meanwhile, climate targets are approaching fast and pressure continues to mount. Emissions remain st...

Week Without Meat becomes ‘Change Things Up A Bit’

01 December 2025

Starting in March 2026, the Dutch Vegetarian Society will roll out a new nationwide campaign: Change Things Up A Bit. The successor to Week Without Meat and Dairy comes with a much friendlier tone. Less pressure, more ro...

NEVO updates data on grain products

28 November 2025

The latest edition of the Dutch Nutrient Database is now online. It’s a significant update, especially for grain products and flour types. A few new products have also been added, giving professionals in the food industr...

Stricter import standards for hazardous pesticides

28 November 2025

The European Commission is taking another step toward tighter rules for products entering the EU. And not a minor one, as the launch of a broad impact assessment aims to bring EU production standards for the most hazardo...

Dutch consumers remain critical of meat alternatives

28 November 2025

Supermarket shelves are packed with plant-based options, yet Dutch consumers aren’t easily persuaded. That’s clear from the latest Markteffect Vleesvervangers Monitor, which examined how people make their choices and whe...

NVWA rates will decrease in 2026

27 November 2025

Starting January 1, 2026, the rates of the Nederlandse Voedsel- en Warenautoriteit (NVWA) will change. Companies that work with inspections, re-inspections, system supervision, certification, or sampling and analysis wil...

Tastings innovative fermentation permitted

27 November 2025

The Netherlands is taking another step as a frontrunner in food innovation. Tastings of products made through innovative fermentation are now permitted. This makes the Netherlands the first EU country to allow them. The ...

EUDR delayed again: new date set for late 2026

27 November 2025

In October 2025, the situation seemed clear. Large food companies were expected to comply with the EUDR by December 30, 2025, while smaller businesses had until December 30, 2026. A month later, everything shifted again....

Empack Mechelen 2025

26 November 2025

Empack Mechelen felt more vibrant than ever this year. The event brought together 2,800 professionals and added a strong burst of energy to Mechelen with the first Belgian Packaging Festival. Two days filled with meeting...

Fine looms for Vivera over the term ‘vegetarian mince’

26 November 2025

The debate surrounding plant-based product names is gaining momentum again. Vivera has received notice that the NVWA intends to issue a fine for using the term ‘vegetarian mince’. At the same time, ProVeg Nederland is ca...

Youth brings new insights to the meat discussion

26 November 2025

The room filled up quickly at the Meat Café Youth Debate organized by the Centrale Organisatie voor de Vleessector (COV). Young participants sat down with people from business, government, politics, and NGOs. The convers...

Quick insights with GenAI Query in AppCentral

25 November 2025

In modern business operations, every second can make a difference. Companies need real-time insights without being slowed down by reports or dashboards. Aptean AppCentral introduces a new way of working with GenAI Query:...

Blood plasma in meat: questions keep piling up

25 November 2025

The November 24 episode of the Keuringsdienst van Waarde caught many viewers off guard. Supermarket meat appears to contain blood plasma more often than expected. The label then lists it as “animal protein.” Legally, tha...

Online edition November 2025 | Hygiene: Cleaning and Disinfection

24 November 2025

The hygiene requirements in the food industry become stricter year after year. At the same time, companies are under pressure to save water and energy, reduce environmentally harmful substances, and dea...