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Jaap Korteweg: "We don’t need cows for delicious cheese"

Jaap Korteweg is a man with innovative ideas who never stops at just dreaming. He takes action, rolls up his sleeves, and gets things done—that’s what defines Jaap Korteweg. After founding De Vegetarische Slager and sell..

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New insights and advice on recycling beverage cartons

02 August 2024

Kennisinstituut Duurzaam Verpakken (KIDV) has released an updated version of its factsheet on beverage cartons. These cartons, as in 2023, are classified as 'moderately recyclable.' While the paper fibers in beverage car...

Vion introduces VR pig glasses for better animal understanding

02 August 2024

Since 2021, Vion has been using VR goggles that simulate the vision of cattle. The company is now introducing similar technology for pigs. The new virtual reality pig goggles were developed by Peter Menzel from C.O.M. Gm...

Gluten from bread paste potentially a binder in meat substitutes

01 August 2024

Lecturer Lizette Oudhuis, affiliated with Van Hall Larenstein and Hanzehogeschool, is focused on developing gluten-free bread dough. This innovation could represent a significant advancement not only for gluten-free bake...

Nutreco opens first cultured meat feed production facility

01 August 2024

On July 29, Nutreco announced the completion of the world's first production facility for cell feed in Boxmeer. This new factory is specifically designed for the production of powders that serve as nutrients for cultured...

Growth in the pork market, but disruptions loom

01 August 2024

The European pork market is showing slight production growth, but concerns are rising over potential disruptions. After a period of stable revenue prices, there is now downward pressure on prices. This is compounded by a...

EU mandates origin labeling on packaging fruit and vegetables

29 July 2024

Starting January 1 2025, packaging for fruits and vegetables must clearly indicate the product's origin. This change stems from new EU trade standards outlined in Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2429 and Implementing Regu...

GoodLife Foods scquires Pure Ingredients

29 July 2024

GoodLife Foods announces the acquisition of Pure Ingredients, a key player in the halal frozen products market. This acquisition will result in a highly complementary group that produces and sells innovative frozen snack...

Stricter hygiene measures due to African swine fever

26 July 2024

African swine fever (ASF) continues to spread in Germany, prompting Dutch authorities to demand stricter hygiene measures. Both wild boars and domestic pigs in the German states of Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate have bee...

Mosa Meat conducts first tasting of cultivated beef

26 July 2024

The Dutch pioneer in cultivated meat, Mosa Meat, has organized the first official tasting of their Mosa Burger. This marks the first time a cultivated beef product has been tasted in the EU since the introduction of a ‘c...

20 years of research confirms: eating plant-based is healthier

25 July 2024

Recent research shows that a plant-based diet significantly reduces the risk of various diseases. Researchers from the University of Bologna compared 48 studies conducted between 2000 and 2023, concluding that plant-base...

Dangerous bacteria in seafood due to climate change

25 July 2024

Global warming is leading to an increase in dangerous Vibrio bacteria in our seafood. These bacteria can cause severe illnesses and are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics. This is highlighted in a new report ...

Six in ten Dutch want seasonal and local food

24 July 2024

More than six in ten Dutch people believe we should strictly eat seasonally to reduce environmental impact. This desire is highlighted in the latest National Choice Stress Monitor by market research firm MSI Consultants....

Tradefairs in food

24 July 2024

The food industry is bustling with activity once again, as numerous trade shows and events are scheduled to take place. Among the recent trends, a subtle shift has been noticed: some annual trade shows are transitioning ...

Falling prices and export figures: the Dutch dairy sector in 2023

24 July 2024

Dairy prices significantly dropped in 2023 after two years of increases. Despite stable milk production, there were notable trends in the production and export of various dairy products. What were the key figures and tre...

92% of conventional strawberries contaminated with harmful pesticides

23 July 2024

A recent study by PAN-NL has found alarming results in conventional strawberries. Of the 13 sample packs tested, 92% contained PFAS pesticides or Candidates for Substitution (CfS). These substances are poorly degradable ...