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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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Stress, simplicity and me-time shape food trends in 2026

17 November 2025

Consumers are dealing with stress, financial pressure and uncertainty. This directly affects the way they eat. Innova Market Insights outlines five clear consumer trends for 2026. For the Dutch food industry, these trend...

Millennials shape new food choices

17 November 2025

The Millennial generation is putting a clear mark on the food market. Raised in a period of rapid digital growth and global influence, they view food differently from previous generations. Food needs to serve a purpose. ...

Seaweed popular, but food safety remains a concern

14 November 2025

Seaweed is appearing on more and more menus. In salads, wraps, chips, and noodles. This trend is driven not only by the rise of sushi but also by the search for alternative proteins. As a result, interest within the food...

EU eases rules on sustainability reporting

14 November 2025

On 13 November 2025, the European Parliament adopted a package that significantly reduces the reporting burden for a large part of European industry. Only the largest companies will remain subject to the strictest sustai...

ProVeg provides insight into the protein transition of 190 companies

13 November 2025

The shift from animal-based to plant-based foods is steadily taking shape. With the launch of the new platform Eiwitstand.nl, ProVeg Netherlands shows which goals 190 Dutch organisations have set and how far they have pr...

The Netherlands leads the global fight against food waste

13 November 2025

Food waste. We all know it’s a problem, yet the scale remains staggering. Every year, more than a billion tonnes of food are lost worldwide — accounting for 8 to 10 percent of total CO₂ emissions. That’s why ten countrie...

More efficient and cleaner production with smart steam solutions

13 November 2025

The food industry is facing major changes. Producers want to make their processes more sustainable and efficient but are running into practical limitations. Full electrification of steam systems isn’t always possible due...

New law aims to better protect labor migrants

12 November 2025

The Dutch government has approved the Admission of Labor Provision Act. Under this new law, employment agencies and other companies that supply workers may only do so if they are officially registered. Companies hiring s...

Albert Heijn moves toward transparent soy supply chain

11 November 2025

Albert Heijn wants to know exactly where its soy comes from – and that goal is getting closer. Together with partners in the Beter voor Natuur & Boer chain, the supermarket is taking a significant step towards a more...

The hidden cost of our food

11 November 2025

Food has become considerably more expensive in recent years. Yet the price at the checkout still doesn’t reflect what our food truly costs. According to Deloitte’s report The Hidden Bill, the social and environmental dam...

New ISO standard for bacteria, yeasts and molds

10 November 2025

An international standard for microbial cultures and probiotics is on the way. Within ISO, work is underway on ISO 27205 — a standard designed to provide global clarity on the composition, safety and application of live ...

Microbial fibres open new opportunities for food

07 November 2025

The search for sustainable fibre sources is taking an unexpected turn. In the Edible Microbes Consortium, companies and research institutes are working together on something that until recently seemed unlikely: using mic...

Portable testing device speeds up food safety checks

07 November 2025

Checking food safety without sending samples to a lab — it would save a lot of time. Chemist Gert Salentijn believes it’s possible. With a Vidi grant in hand, he is developing a portable testing device that allows produc...

Best read articles of October 2025

07 November 2025

From ambitious construction projects to smart automation: October was all about growth and optimization in the food industry. While companies like Pally Biscuits and VSS Meat invest in the future, others are searching fo...

Gen Z chooses convenience over healthy meals

06 November 2025

They want to eat healthily, but time gets in the way. Young people aged 16 to 27 say that a busy schedule often pushes them toward convenience. Research commissioned by HAK shows that, despite good intentions, they rarel...