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Food waste puts pressure on climate goals

19 February 2025

Food waste continues to have a significant impact on the climate. According to the report Climate footprint of food waste in the Netherlands by Wageningen University & Research (WUR), food waste accounts for 5% to 9%...

Food industry slowly getting back on track

18 February 2025

The Dutch food industry is gradually recovering in 2025. After a year of stable production volumes, modest growth is expected. However, businesses must continue to navigate challenges such as rising labor costs and ongoi...

Tomatoes on the rise, demand for chopped vegetables drops

17 February 2025

In 2024, tomatoes were once again the most purchased vegetable in the Netherlands, widening their lead over onions and cucumbers. Total tomato sales increased by 6% compared to 2023. Snack tomatoes, in particular, saw a ...

Low Food and SOL connect chefs and food producers

17 February 2025

When a chef develops a new, sustainable application, that knowledge often stays within the kitchen. Low Food and Stichting Ontwikkelingsfonds Levensmiddelenindustrie (SOL) want to change that. Through their collaboration...

‘Bio, pesticide-free skin’ increases preference for organic

17 February 2025

Nearly a third (28%) of Jumbo’s online customers are more likely to click on an organic product when the phrase ‘Bio, pesticide-free skin’ is displayed underneath it. Of this group, 10% ultimately choose the organic opti...

Trade restrictions after FMD outbreak impact the pork sector

14 February 2025

Pork prices in Europe started the year on a downward trend. The outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Germany disrupted the market and led to trade restrictions. The key question is whether this is a temporary shoc...

Jumbo introduces plant-based yogurt made from Dutch soybeans

13 February 2025

Jumbo is the first nationwide supermarket chain to introduce plant-based yogurt made from Dutch-grown soybeans. Starting February 17, three varieties are available in more than 300 stores and through Jumbo.com: Natural, ...

Royal Koopmans wins Agribusiness Award with Nedertarwe

12 February 2025

Royal Koopmans has won the Agribusiness Award with Nedertarwe. The award was presented on February 4 during the ‘Insights Live’ seminar at the ABN AMRO Open 2025 tennis tournament. This is an important recognition for al...

WUR introduces course on precision fermentation

12 February 2025

Starting March 10, Wageningen University & Research will offer a new master's course: Precision Fermentation. Over eight weeks, students will learn how to use microorganisms and cells to produce functional proteins f...

Poultry market remains volatile despite slow growth

12 February 2025

The global poultry trade has undergone significant changes in recent years. According to RaboResearch’s World Poultry Map, trade grew by just 8% between 2018 and 2023, amounting to 1 million metric tons. This modest grow...

Moderate growth expected for the food industry in 2025

11 February 2025

The food industry expects a production growth of 1% in 2025, according to Thijs Geijer, Food & Agri economist at ING. Consumer purchasing power is recovering, which supports the demand for food products. At the same ...

Column Judith Witte: A new future

10 February 2025

I should be talking about the really important issues here: like the nitrogen crisis, for example, and all those farmers who suddenly don’t have permits anymore. Or Trump, pushing through one staggering measure after ano...

Tijs Roeland (CONO): ‘Movement is essential’

10 February 2025

Tijs Roeland, Manager of Technology & Projects at CONO Kaasmakers, is a man of action. He combines technical expertise with a passion for sustainability and collaboration. For him, it’s all about creating movement by...

This is how plant-based chains get stronger

10 February 2025

This story highlights the power of combining forces. Bart, Jeroen, and Jaimy have three very different professions but share a common mission: advancing plant-based, locally grown proteins with and for Dutch protein farm...

Greater returns with modern cooling and heating technology

10 February 2025

New cooling and heating technologies offer solutions for the sustainability challenges faced by food processors, such as phasing out synthetic refrigerants and reducing CO2 emissions. Why does modern cooling and heating ...