Protein transition

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..

Preventing a meat tax by eating less meat

20 November 2024

Meat consumption in the Netherlands remains a contentious issue in discussions on sustainability and climate goals. Recent figures reveal that the average Dutch person ate slightly more meat in 2023 compared to the previ...

Flemish innovation transforms residual streams into microbial protein

20 November 2024

In Flanders, ILVO and Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant have taken an important step in scaling up microbial protein production. This technology uses fermentation to produce high-quality proteins from residual streams, such as...

Sea lettuce: THE sustainable protein source for the future

14 November 2024

The proteins in sea lettuce, a common type of algae, offer an intriguing addition to both meat and existing alternative proteins. This type of seaweed not only contains proteins but also essential nutrients and is cultiv...

Beyond plant-based: trends reshaping alternative milk

13 November 2024

The demand for alternative milk beverages has surged in recent years, with plant-based options leading the way. However, times seem to be changing as consumers reassess their choices under various influences. Price press...

Protein transition in supermarkets progressing too slowly

12 November 2024

Dutch supermarkets are clearly shifting towards more plant-based products, but the pace remains a concern when it comes to meeting 2030 targets. Despite initiatives to reduce meat portions and increase the visibility of ...

Wouter Waayer wins Vegan Award for inspiration

06 November 2024

Wouter Waayer, who grew up on a farm in Twente, has been named ‘Most Inspiring Person’ by the public at the annual Vegan Awards, hosted by the Nederlandse Vereniging voor Veganisme (NVV). On November 1, he accepted the a...

Belgium and Netherlands want to strengthen alternative protein sector

30 October 2024

At an inspiration event on October 24 in Brussels, organized by the Dutch Embassy and the Flemish organization Next Food Chain, Dutch and Flemish stakeholders gathered to discuss what is needed to scale up the alternativ...

Oat drinks and vegan cheese remain popular despite decline

29 October 2024

The Dutch plant-based food market shows mixed results, according to a new report from the Good Food Institute (GFI). While sales grew by 1.8% to 309 million euros in 2023, the number of units sold and overall volume decl...

Nutreco opens innovative cell feed production facility

25 October 2024

On October 23, 2024, a significant milestone in the protein transition was reached in Boxmeer. Nutreco welcomed more than fifty industry representatives for the official opening of the world’s first dedicated food-grade ...

The Echte family introduces cheesespread with protein

17 October 2024

The Echte family, known for its butter and spreadable cheese, has expanded with a powerful new product: Echte Smeerkaas with protein. With reduced salt, lower fat, and an extra dose of added protein, this spreadable chee...

Ban on meat names for vegetarian products not permitted

07 October 2024

In a recent ruling, the European Court of Justice addressed the question of whether member states can prohibit the use of terms traditionally associated with animal products for plant-based alternatives. The dispute aros...

Plant-based market under pressure, but potential remains high

01 October 2024

In recent years, the plant-based product market has seen remarkable growth. What once began as a niche has evolved into a fully-fledged sector. However, recent figures indicate that sales are starting to slow down. Risin...

First seaweed farm in wind park officially opened

25 September 2024

On September 24, 2024, the first commercial seaweed farm within an offshore wind park was officially opened. North Sea Farm #1, located off the Dutch coast, spans five hectares and is part of the 'Hollandse Kust Zuid' wi...

Van Gelder introduces plant-based foie gras

24 September 2024

Van Gelder is making waves in the market with a first: plant-based foie gras. This innovation, unveiled at Gastvrij Rotterdam, responds to the growing demand for sustainable and animal-friendly products. The Dutch suppli...

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