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Value loss remains a blind spot in the meat supply chain

Food loss in the meat supply chain is not just about waste. Products that remain safe and suitable for consumption can also lose value. That is one of the findings of the European Breadcrumb project. In the project, meat..

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Urker fish auction: solid turnover thanks to pike-perch

14 January 2025

The Urker IJsselmeer fish auction had another strong year in 2024, partly due to the supply of pike-perch. Although the turnover of €6.84 million was just below the 2023 record, the difference was minimal: only €27,000. ...

8 trends shaping the protein transition

13 January 2025

The protein transition is gaining direction with eight trends that will define the future of food between 2025 and 2030. Foodvalley presents these trends as a guide for businesses to address shifting consumer demands and...

Millennials and Gen Z make significant cuts to food spending

13 January 2025

The foodservice market faced a challenging year. In 2024, the sector struggled under a combination of rising prices, cautious consumers, and poor spring weather. According to the FoodService Instituut Nederland (FSIN), w...

New approach to prevent drinking water shortages

13 January 2025

The Netherlands is known for its abundance of water, but a potential drinking water shortage in 2030 is prompting action from governments and water companies. On January 13, Minister Barry Madlener of Infrastructure and ...

Strict measures for the veal sector after FMD in Germany

13 January 2025

The Netherlands has implemented strict precautionary measures following reports of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in the German state of Brandenburg. Minister Wiersma of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security, and Nature em...

AI and microbiology enhance potato farming

10 January 2025

How can seed potatoes deliver their maximum potential? Researchers in the Netherlands have taken a notable step towards answering this question. By combining artificial intelligence (AI) with microbiological research, th...

Strong growth expected for poultry sector in 2025

10 January 2025

The global poultry sector is set to experience sustained growth in 2025. According to a new report from RaboResearch, this growth will be driven by affordability, sustainability developments, and increasing demand in eme...

Licorice as a weapon against bacteria

09 January 2025

Compounds derived from plants present interesting possibilities as natural agents for combating bacteria in food. One example is glabridin, a compound found in licorice, which is being studied for applications in the foo...

CBL and Rabobank Pilot Boosts Food Innovation Success

09 January 2025

Five start-ups and scale-ups specializing in healthy and sustainable food innovations participated in a consumer research program called "Ontdek Onderzoek." Conducted by the Consumer Behaviour Lab (CBL) and Rabobank befo...

What's cooking? aims to acquire Sveltic in France

09 January 2025

What's Cooking? has announced its intention to acquire 100% of the shares of Sveltic. Sveltic, part of the Mousquetaires group (which owns retail chains Intermarché and Netto), operates a production facility near Rennes,...

Danish Crown ends fresh meat production in Germany

08 January 2025

Following Vion Food Group’s earlier announcement of its departure from the German market, Danish Crown has now made a similar decision. The Danish meat producer will cease production of fresh packaged meat for the German...

Managing labor migration: challenges for food companies

08 January 2025

After extreme price increases, calm seems to have returned to the food sector, but growth remains elusive. The sector is grappling with reduced demand, erratic raw material supplies, and labor shortages. These structural...

Redefine Meat encourages eating more meat

07 January 2025

Tens of thousands of people in the Netherlands, along with 25 million participants worldwide, are taking part in Veganuary this month. During this campaign, participants aim to minimize their consumption of animal produc...

Westfalia Fruit strengthens position with Syros acquisition

07 January 2025

Westfalia Fruit, a global leader in the avocado industry, has completed the acquisition of Syros, a Belgian-based manufacturer of avocado products serving the European food and service industry as well as retail sectors....

The new partner for procurement in FMCG

06 January 2025

Katakle specializes in seconding procurement trainees and experienced professionals for the food and manufacturing industries. Our experts, trained through the Katakle Academy, provide flexible support and make an impact...