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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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Less processed meat, more fruit: thousands of cases prevented

01 April 2025

Everyone knows it, yet few actually follow through: cutting back on processed meat and reaching for an apple or banana more often. Still, this simple adjustment could make a significant difference. New research from Wage...

Poultry demand continues to grow, but geopolitics remains a risk

31 March 2025

Global poultry trade is running at full speed, yet tensions on the world stage create uncertainty. This is highlighted in RaboResearch's latest animal protein report. The demand for chicken remains strong, driven by a li...

Melkunie products get Beter voor Natuur & Boer certification

31 March 2025

The first Melkunie milk and buttermilk bearing the Beter voor Natuur & Boer certification are now available in supermarkets. With this move, Arla Foods, Melkunie's parent company, initiates a phased sustainability tr...

Verstegen’s climate goals officially approved

28 March 2025

Verstegen Spices & Sauces has officially had its climate targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). With this, the Rotterdam-based company has taken another significant step toward achieving its...

Organic in supermarkets: high ambitions, little action

28 March 2025

The ambitions of Dutch supermarkets regarding the sale of organic products are clear, yet in practice, product availability and promotional efforts are still falling short. While the Netherlands aims to expand organic fa...

Price hampers use of Dutch grain

28 March 2025

Consumers enjoy locally produced bread, yet there's barely any Dutch wheat available in supermarkets. According to the report 'Economische kansen en uitdagingen voor Nederlandse baktarwe in de broodketen' by Wageningen E...

Exports to China: meat down, dairy up

28 March 2025

Dutch agrifood exports to China fell by 9% in 2024, amounting to €3.6 billion. The decline was mainly due to lower exports of infant formula (-11%) and meat (-17%). Transit trade in wood also dropped sharply by 79%. Expo...

Food industry leans too heavily on manpower

27 March 2025

The Dutch food processing industry still runs largely on manual labour. But that model is beginning to strain. While other sectors are investing heavily in automation, productivity in food production has barely moved in ...

Start Insect connects suppliers in the insect sector

27 March 2025

The Netherlands is a global frontrunner in insect farming knowledge and innovation. But behind that progress is a growing group of suppliers. Start Insect brings together the technology and knowledge partners driving thi...

Organic Flavour Company selects DNA Services as IT partner

26 March 2025

Organic Flavour Company (OFC), the Dutch specialist in organic tea, herbs and spices, has appointed DNA Services as its new IT partner. With this decision, the Veenendaal-based producer aims to support further growth and...

Vandemoortele acquires Bunge’s margarine division

26 March 2025

The Belgian food group Vandemoortele is acquiring the European Margarines & Spreads business from Bunge. With this move, the family-owned company aims to further strengthen its position in the plant-based food sector...

Feed determines fatty acid profile of beef

26 March 2025

What a cow eats plays a major role in the nutritional value of its meat. That’s the outcome of new research from Michigan State University (MSU), where scientists have been working on a method to more accurately identify...

Those looking ahead won’t put sustainability on hold

25 March 2025

“Smart food companies will continue with sustainability,” says Ceel Elemans of ING, making it clear where he believes the industry should be heading. The European Commission aims to ease the burden on businesses with new...

Belgians raise record number of food safety concerns in 2024

25 March 2025

Belgium’s food safety agency FAVV received more consumer reports last year than ever before. In total, the Consumer Contact Point registered 5,222 complaints in 2024—an increase of 7% compared to 2023. That’s an average ...

Nestlé and UNESCO support next generation of food innovators

24 March 2025

Nestlé and UNESCO are joining forces to mobilise young people across the globe in support of sustainable food production. With their new initiative, Youth Impact: Because You Matter, the organisations aim to train future...