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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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Successful second edition of Empack Ghent 2024

03 October 2024

On September 17 and 18, Flanders Expo welcomed nearly 6,000 professionals for the second edition of Empack Ghent. The event, focused on logistics and packaging solutions, attracted companies, sector organizations, and sp...

Supermarkets unfair about price reductions

02 October 2024

Supermarkets in the Netherlands are promising lower prices, but these often turn out to be misleading. A study by the Consumentenbond reveals that major chains like Aldi, Dirk, and Jumbo advertise price reductions that a...

Growth in the organic sector continues

02 October 2024

The Dutch organic sector experienced significant growth in 2023, despite a year marked by economic challenges such as inflation and energy crises. This is highlighted in the Bionext Trend Report 2023, which provides a de...

Jumbo sees the need for joint investment in sustainability data

02 October 2024

Starting in 2025, the food and drugstore sectors will exclusively use the GS1 datapool for sharing packaging data. This industry-wide agreement has been made by retailers and suppliers within the strategic council of GS1...

Fresh herbs reduce methane emissions in dairy cows

02 October 2024

Research conducted within the BioDiverseMelk project has shown that specific grassland herbs in the diet of dairy cows can lead to a 30% reduction in methane emissions. In addition, these herbs positively affect the fatt...

Food Matters Live expands to Rotterdam

02 October 2024

Food Matters Live is preparing for its first event on the European mainland, and Rotterdam has been chosen as the host city. With over ten years of experience in organising events focused on food ingredient innovation an...

Novel Foods: Are you ready for the new rules?

01 October 2024

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has recently updated its guidelines for novel food applications. This revision, set to take effect in February 2025, marks a significant step for companies aiming to introduce ne...

Plant-based market under pressure, but potential remains high

01 October 2024

In recent years, the plant-based product market has seen remarkable growth. What once began as a niche has evolved into a fully-fledged sector. However, recent figures indicate that sales are starting to slow down. Risin...

Major food companies turn their backs on Nutri-Score

30 September 2024

The introduction of Nutri-Score in the Netherlands is facing significant resistance. Several major food producers are refusing to place the label on their packaging. As a result, the system, which was intended to help co...

Inex to acquire Veco Zuivel from Farmel

30 September 2024

Belgian dairy producer Inex has announced its intention to acquire Veco Zuivel from the Dutch dairy company Farmel. With this strategic acquisition, both companies aim to strengthen their partnership and add value to the...

FruitMasters introduces new apple taste guide

30 September 2024

FruitMasters, the largest fruit cooperative in the Netherlands, has partnered with Essensor and Wageningen University & Research to establish a new standard in the apple category. Following a large-scale taste survey...

Vertical farming efficient with dynamic environmental control

30 September 2024

Vertical farming, where crops are grown in layers, offers opportunities to produce food closer to consumers. With controlled environments, crops can even grow in extreme locations, such as deserts. However, this techniqu...

Ikwileerlijkezuivel acquires Ausnutria's production facility in Ommen

26 September 2024

On September 24, 2024, Ausnutria and Ikwileerlijkezuivel.nl signed an agreement for the acquisition of Ausnutria’s production facility in Ommen. As part of this deal, 24 Ausnutria employees will transition to the new own...

'Consumers prioritize price over sustainability in food choices'

26 September 2024

In 2023, consumer purchasing power improved slightly due to rising wages and falling inflation, but price awareness remains a key factor in supermarkets. “Consumers are primarily guided by their wallets unless there is n...

First seaweed farm in wind park officially opened

25 September 2024

On September 24, 2024, the first commercial seaweed farm within an offshore wind park was officially opened. North Sea Farm #1, located off the Dutch coast, spans five hectares and is part of the 'Hollandse Kust Zuid' wi...