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More health risks in plant-based substitutes than expected

The vegan section in supermarkets continues to grow rapidly. But eating plant-based doesn't automatically mean fewer health risks. Research from the University of Antwerp shows that meat and cheese substitutes can someti..

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New approach to prevent drinking water shortages

13 January 2025

The Netherlands is known for its abundance of water, but a potential drinking water shortage in 2030 is prompting action from governments and water companies. On January 13, Minister Barry Madlener of Infrastructure and ...

Millennials and Gen Z make significant cuts to food spending

13 January 2025

The foodservice market faced a challenging year. In 2024, the sector struggled under a combination of rising prices, cautious consumers, and poor spring weather. According to the FoodService Instituut Nederland (FSIN), w...

8 trends shaping the protein transition

13 January 2025

The protein transition is gaining direction with eight trends that will define the future of food between 2025 and 2030. Foodvalley presents these trends as a guide for businesses to address shifting consumer demands and...

Strong growth expected for poultry sector in 2025

10 January 2025

The global poultry sector is set to experience sustained growth in 2025. According to a new report from RaboResearch, this growth will be driven by affordability, sustainability developments, and increasing demand in eme...

AI and microbiology enhance potato farming

10 January 2025

How can seed potatoes deliver their maximum potential? Researchers in the Netherlands have taken a notable step towards answering this question. By combining artificial intelligence (AI) with microbiological research, th...

Licorice as a weapon against bacteria

09 January 2025

Compounds derived from plants present interesting possibilities as natural agents for combating bacteria in food. One example is glabridin, a compound found in licorice, which is being studied for applications in the foo...

What's cooking? aims to acquire Sveltic in France

09 January 2025

What's Cooking? has announced its intention to acquire 100% of the shares of Sveltic. Sveltic, part of the Mousquetaires group (which owns retail chains Intermarché and Netto), operates a production facility near Rennes,...

CBL and Rabobank Pilot Boosts Food Innovation Success

09 January 2025

Five start-ups and scale-ups specializing in healthy and sustainable food innovations participated in a consumer research program called "Ontdek Onderzoek." Conducted by the Consumer Behaviour Lab (CBL) and Rabobank befo...

Danish Crown ends fresh meat production in Germany

08 January 2025

Following Vion Food Group’s earlier announcement of its departure from the German market, Danish Crown has now made a similar decision. The Danish meat producer will cease production of fresh packaged meat for the German...

Managing labor migration: challenges for food companies

08 January 2025

After extreme price increases, calm seems to have returned to the food sector, but growth remains elusive. The sector is grappling with reduced demand, erratic raw material supplies, and labor shortages. These structural...

Redefine Meat encourages eating more meat

07 January 2025

Tens of thousands of people in the Netherlands, along with 25 million participants worldwide, are taking part in Veganuary this month. During this campaign, participants aim to minimize their consumption of animal produc...

Westfalia Fruit strengthens position with Syros acquisition

07 January 2025

Westfalia Fruit, a global leader in the avocado industry, has completed the acquisition of Syros, a Belgian-based manufacturer of avocado products serving the European food and service industry as well as retail sectors....

JBT and Marel merge to form JBT Marel Corporation

06 January 2025

JBT Marel Corporation has completed the acquisition of Marel hf. The acquisition was formally finalized following the closure of the voluntary offer period on December 20, 2024. This marks an important step for the compa...

Government accelerates transition to biobased economy

06 January 2025

Biobased materials play a crucial role in the transition to a climate-neutral and circular economy. The Dutch government has therefore set a course to phase out low-value applications of biobased materials and promote hi...

Top 10 most-read stories of 2024

06 January 2025

What a year 2024 was! The food industry was bursting with innovations, ambitious projects, and striking trends. From sustainable production facilities to groundbreaking technologies – these were the stories that caught y...