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2025 Trend Report for the Food and Beverage Industry

2025 promises to be a transformative year for the food and beverage sector. Strengthen your business strategy and gain a lasting competitive edge with this practical guide to the industry’s most significant challenges an..

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Innovation Grant for Gasification of Residual Streams

08 January 2024

Entrepreneurs can apply for DEI+ subsidy starting from February 15, 2024, for demonstration projects focused on the gasification of residual streams, such as organic waste. This innovative approach, where a production fa...

No New Guidelines for Vegetarian Labels in Belgium

08 January 2024

Belgium will not be introducing any new guidelines regarding the labeling of vegetarian products. This decision stems from a lack of consensus among stakeholders and political figures, as indicated by Federal Minister of...

Food labels change snacking behavior

05 January 2024

A recent study by the University of Antwerp investigates the practical impact of nutritional labeling on adult snack choices, particularly in a professional setting. Snacking contributes significantly to excessive calori...

RIVM: The Netherlands is adopting a healthier diet

05 January 2024

The Food Consumption Survey (VCP) 2019-2021 reveals positive changes in the eating habits of the Dutch. There is an increase in the consumption of plant-based products such as vegetables, fruits, unsalted nuts, and legum...

PACE as an alternative labeling system? Think in active time!

05 January 2024

Weight loss is a common New Year's resolution for many individuals. While traditional calorie counting seems like an effective strategy, researchers from the University of Antwerp propose an alternative approach. Instead...

The 10 Most Read Articles of 2023

04 January 2024

While we are in the midst of preparing for the first edition of Vakblad Voedingsindustrie 2024, we would like to take a moment to look back at the most read articles from last year. The following articles were the most r...

Deceptive Claims in Protein-Rich Products

04 January 2024

Protein-rich foods are gaining popularity, but recent research by the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) reveals a frequent lack of accurate information on packaging. Nearly half of the 54 examined p...

Mandatory Inspection for High-Risk Product Imports

27 December 2023

In compliance with the Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848, Skal Biocontrol is obligated to conduct laboratory examinations for organic products or products in transition upon import, exhibiting an elevated risk of non-comp...

Nutri-Score: Official Food Choice Logo Starting January 1st

27 December 2023

As of January 1st, Nutri-Score becomes the official food choice logo of the Netherlands. This tool, a combination of a letter (A to E) and a color (dark green to dark orange), provides consumers with a straightforward wa...

Dutch Companies collaborate on new meat substitutes

27 December 2023

With the growing global population, the demand for protein-rich food is on the rise, turning food security into an urgent issue. However, the traditional approach with animal products contributes to negative effects on t...

Verpact: Future-Proof Alliance for Packaging

27 December 2023

In an ambitious move toward a more sustainable future, Waste Packaging Fund and execution organizations Nedvang, KIDV, and Nederland Schoon unite their forces under the name 'Verpact,' effective January 1, 2024. This mer...

New Dutch Allergen Policy

27 December 2023

As of January 1, 2024, a new Dutch allergen policy, established by the Ministry of Health, Welfare, and Sport (VWS), will come into effect. This policy, slated to be enforceable by January 1, 2026 at the latest, is the o...

Happy holidays and a happy 2024!

22 December 2023

2023 has swiftly passed by, and we can proudly reflect on the dynamism that characterized the food sector. It's been a year of tremendous innovations and developments that have further shaped the food industry. Thanks...

€35 Million for Technological Innovation

21 December 2023

In a bold move towards sustainable advancement, the Netherlands has allocated a substantial €35 million to seven research consortia under the Perspective Program. This initiative, funded by the Ministry of Economic Affai...

Key tax changes as of January 1, 2024

21 December 2023

On Wednesday, December 19, the Dutch Parliament approved the Tax Plan 2024. This plan encompasses various measures aimed at supporting purchasing power and simplifying the tax system. Below is an overview of the main cha...