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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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7.5 percent drop in industry sales, food sector grows

21 August 2023

In the second quarter of 2023, the industry experienced a 7.5 percent drop in sales compared to the same period the year before. After two years of steady growth, recent CBS figures show this surprising decline. This dec...

German fresh fruit and vegetable imports decline

18 August 2023

Imports of fresh fruits and vegetables to Germany decreased again in the first half of 2023. About 3% less was imported, corresponding to 650,000 tons less compared to a few years ago. On an annual basis, this amounts to...

COV launches monitor food waste in meat sector

17 August 2023

A new initiative was launched at the end of July: the periodic monitoring of food waste within the meat sector, a collaboration between COV, WUR and the Foundation Together Against Food Waste (STV). The previous survey o...

EU ice cream production grew by 5% in 2022

16 August 2023

In 2022, EU's ice cream production surged by 5% to 3.2 billion litres. Germany led this increase, producing 620 million litres, followed closely by France (591 million litres) and Italy (571 million litres). Notably, Ger...

NVWA: drug use violations in slaughter animals

15 August 2023

Between September and December 2022, the NVWA conducted additional random checks at slaughterhouses for horses, goats, calves and sheep, in addition to the regular National Residue Program (NPR). Of the 186 additional sa...

Rabobank: Stable growth in horticulture sector

15 August 2023

Recent trends in the horticulture sector show stable growth. Entrepreneurs have become more alert to fluctuations in energy prices. Fruit and vegetable markets are stabilizing, while the inflation rate is decreasing. Thi...

Vion: image of meat on the rise again

14 August 2023

The latest Vion Consumer Monitor of 2023 shows that the image of meat is on the rise again, especially among young consumers up to 34 years of age. This survey, conducted by GfK for Vion Food Group in Germany, shows that...

LTO calls for sustainable transition agricultural sector

14 August 2023

In the run-up to the Dutch parliamentary elections on November 22, 2023, LTO has made a specific request to political parties. They demand an election program that encourages and supports the agricultural sector in their...

Veld Koeltechniek acquires LTI

11 August 2023

Groenlose-based Veld Koeltechniek (a specialist in refrigeration technology in various end markets) has acquired LTI of Lopik, the Netherlands, effective Tuesday, June 20, 2023. LTI is an expert in refrigeration systems ...

Esro Food Group steps into European pet food market

11 August 2023

Esro Food Group announced Aug. 10, 2023, a strategic investment. The company is entering the European pet food ingredients market by taking a 50% stake in the newly formed Esro Pet Food BV, based in the Netherlands. The ...

Beyond Meat faces 24% decline in product sales

11 August 2023

As the foodworld continually evolves, Beyond Meat remains committed to pioneering the plant-based journey. But even industry leaders are not immune to market fluctuations, as evidenced in their Q2 2023 financial report w...

Double threat to fish stocks

09 August 2023

The North Atlantic is undergoing extreme heat waves, with water temperatures similar to those of a hot tub. This warming could threaten fish stocks worldwide, especially if the announced El Niño season causes similar eff...

Smooth seasonal change sprouts with CA technology

08 August 2023

Primeale United is introducing an innovative Controlled Atmosphere (CA) preservation technique to ensure year-round supply security of Brussels sprouts. This method extends the shelf life of Moroccan Brussels sprouts and...

88% of all packaging recycled and reused

08 August 2023

The Netherlands is once again proving its commitment to sustainability, with a remarkable increase in recycled and reused packaging from 80% in 2021 to 88% in 2022, according to the latest report from the Dutch Waste Fun...

Climate neutrality in the food sector: all hands on deck

08 August 2023

Food companies play a crucial role in achieving Dutch climate goals. According to the FNLI, climate and energy are the biggest challenges. Green power alone is insufficient to achieve climate neutrality.  Besides...