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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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Holie reveals hidden sugars in Sugar ABC

04 July 2024

The food industry disguises sugar in our food under names like dextrose, fructose, honey, and maple syrup. The cereal brand Holie is launching an initiative to inform consumers about these hidden sugars. Through their aw...

The 10 most-read articles of June 2024

03 July 2024

From energy-saving innovations and sustainable production methods to health warnings and groundbreaking technologies, these are the stories that captured the most attention in June 2024. 1. Schmidt Zeevis invests in t...

Lineage organizes Food Chain Innovation Challenge 2024

03 July 2024

Lineage, the largest provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions, is once again hosting the Food Chain Innovation Challenge in the Netherlands this year. On November 19, students and startups will gather in Am...

Boermarke expands plant-based range to Foodservice

03 July 2024

Boermarke, known for its dairy products, made a significant shift in mid-2023 by fully transitioning to plant-based alternatives. This decision has proven successful, with their plant-based yogurt, cheese, and ice cream ...

Crisp sets new standard with B Corp certification

03 July 2024

Crisp has reached a milestone by becoming the first supermarket in the Netherlands to achieve B Corp certification. This certification, awarded by the independent non-profit organization B Lab, confirms Crisp's commitmen...

Brabant strengthens position as leader in plant-based food

02 July 2024

Brabant is taking an ambitious step towards a sustainable future with a focus on plant-based food. The province aims to become Europe’s primary scale-up hotspot for plant-based food in the coming years. Collaboration bet...

Potato sector focuses on water reduction and sustainability

02 July 2024

Agristo, Aviko, Duynie, Lamb Weston, and Peka Kroef are joining forces in a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at sustainability. These companies are focusing on implementing techniques that reduce water consumption in t...

Insects as chicken feed: Innovation in the poultry sector

02 July 2024

Breeding insects on by-products from the food industry offers a sustainable solution for feed production in the poultry sector, concludes the InsectFeed project led by Wageningen University & Research. The research s...

Bracamonte Convenient Kitchen acquires StarCuisine

02 July 2024

Bracamonte Convenient Kitchen has become the new owner of StarCuisine, the specialist in ultra-fresh convenience meals and food service solutions. This strategic acquisition strengthens Bracamonte’s position within the r...

Groente & Fruitbrigade reaches 10 million kilo milestone

01 July 2024

Groente & Fruitbrigade has achieved a significant milestone with their donations to food banks. Since its establishment in 2018, the organization has surpassed the 10 million kilo mark for fresh fruits and vegetables...

Are meat substitutes really healthy?

01 July 2024

Plant-based burgers and sausages are increasingly being chosen as alternatives to meat, but how healthy are they really? Recent research suggests that these meat substitutes are generally healthier than traditional meat,...

Protein transition and the role of fish

01 July 2024

Fish plays a crucial role in the protein transition. This transition aims to shift towards fewer animal and more plant-based proteins. The ministry emphasizes that higher consumption of marine proteins does not impact th...

Beyond Meat launches three new products

28 June 2024

Beyond Meat is expanding its range with three new products, perfect for the summer season. The lineup includes Beyond Steak, Beyond Smash, and Beyond Burger Jalapeño, now available at various supermarkets such as Albert ...

WUR launches research into recycled food packaging film

28 June 2024

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) has embarked on a four-year project to investigate the safety of recycled PE and PP film for use in food packaging. Collaborating with eleven industrial partners, WUR is leading...

Sustainable food system: the power of unlearning

28 June 2024

Biodiversity loss and climate change are pressuring the Dutch food system to become more sustainable. Innovations and new technologies are often seen as solutions, but they do not always replace their unsustainable prede...