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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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Pork in Europe: Trends, prices and visions for the future

25 October 2023

While pork production has shown a decline, prices remain surprisingly robust. In the first seven months of 2023, production in the EU27 and the UK dropped by 8.6%. At the same time, prices for slaughter pigs and piglets ...

De Korrel Beheer Becomes DKB Partner in Foodsolutions

24 October 2023

De Korrel Beheer, the esteemed holding company that encompasses both ECS Paneermeel Industrie and MasterMix, is proud to announce a name change. As of November 1, 2023, the company will operate under the name 'DKB Partne...

First Dutch circular meat substitute in the making

24 October 2023

Consumers are on the hunt for healthy and sustainable products, which is why they're increasingly opting for plant-based choices over meat. That's precisely where four Dutch companies aim to make a splash. PeelPioneers, ...

The resilience of the Dutch food sector: Reflecting on 2022

24 October 2023

As global crises challenged economies everywhere, the Dutch food industry proved its resilience, stability, and essential economic role in 2022. The 'Food Industry Monitor 2023', compiled for FNLI, scrutinizes these achi...

Kidney Foundation: ‘Food industry sabotages healthy choices’

24 October 2023

Our pursuit of health is evident. Yet, why do we find it continually challenging to consistently make healthy food choices? According to recent data, 50% of the Dutch population is overweight or obese, escalating the ris...

Europe witnesses a historic surge in packaging waste

24 October 2023

In a world driven by the convenience of online shopping and our love for coffee on-the-go, we're drowning in packaging more than ever. 2021 saw the EU produce a staggering 188.7 kg of packaging waste for every resident, ...

Consumer votes against 'lemonade tax' on plant-based milk

20 October 2023

As the world transitions towards more sustainable and healthier consumption, the government has recently decided to implement the so-called "lemonade tax" on plant-based milk. Yet, astonishingly, sugary milk products suc...

Winning recipes for a future-focused food business

19 October 2023

The way we produce and consume food has undergone significant changes over the past two decades. But what does this mean for your food business? Which trends, issues, and challenges need attention to ensure the long-term...

World Meat Congress: 'We produce food to feed people'

19 October 2023

11-13 October 2023, the biennial World Meat Congress was held in Maastricht. Over 300 stakeholders from all parts of the world gathered at the MECC for the two-day conference. Politicians and representatives from the ind...

Dutch government wants to scrap plastic tax

19 October 2023

If you've ever grumbled while paying that extra charge for your 'to-go' coffee cup, you're not alone. The controversial 'plastic tax', introduced to reduce single-use plastic consumption, has raised quite a few eyebrows ...

Packaging Waste fund receives ultimatum from ILT

18 October 2023

Time is running out for the Packaging Waste Fund. As our world aims for a circular economy, they have failed to meet their collection target for plastic bottles. The Inspectorate for Environment and Transport (ILT) has n...

Wakker Dier aims for conscious dairy choices

18 October 2023

Starting 18th October, Wakker Dier is drawing attention to the welfare of dairy cows through radio ads and print advertisements. They emphasize that over 90% of the milk in supermarkets lacks a recognized animal welfare ...

Nutri-Score in focus: What does the consumer think?

18 October 2023

The Nutri-Score has become a familiar logo on the shelves. As consumers navigate towards healthier choices, food producers are left wondering: what does this mean for us? ESB recently conducted a survey to gauge the impa...

McDonald's and FrieslandCampina: Leading the way in sustainable dairy

18 October 2023

In an era where climate change is becoming increasingly evident, two titans of the food industry, McDonald's and FrieslandCampina, are taking the lead. Together, they've launched an ambitious plan to significantly reduce...

NVWA temporarily suspends activities of 46 livestock farmers

17 October 2023

The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has, as a precaution, temporarily suspended the operations of 46 livestock farms. This decision came after the detection of traces of the pest control age...