Protein transition
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Alternative proteins are becoming less alternative

What happens when shelves run empty, prices surge, and consumers are left looking for something else? In 2024, the alternative protein sector proved it’s no longer a niche but a growing pillar in the global push for effi..

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EU approves fermented rapeseed cake as a novel food

29 April 2025

A by-product that was previously off-limits for use in food is now finding its way onto the plate. FERM FOOD ApS is the first company in the EU to receive approval to use fermented rapeseed cake as a food ingredient. The...

Lekker Lupine finds partner in Van der Westen

16 April 2025

Lekker Lupine has entered into a partnership with Van der Westen organic family bakery. The bakery will start working with organic lupin flour sourced from Dutch soil, with potential expansion to other products. This col...

BENEO opens facility for fava bean processing

16 April 2025

With the opening of a new facility in Obrigheim, BENEO strengthens its position in the market for plant-based ingredients. At the German site, locally grown fava beans are processed into high-quality raw materials for bo...

Book presentation The Future of FOOD

15 April 2025

In a setting that breathes innovation and future thinking, we proudly presented our book The Future of FOOD. Hosted by Koppert Cress, we gathered with our OSV network to not only hand over the first copy of the book, but...

Handtmann and Marlow showcase power mycoprotein

14 April 2025

Forty years ago, consumers got their first taste of it: Quorn, made from mycoprotein. The protein-rich ingredient is supplied by Marlow Ingredients, which is now bringing this versatile base material to the global market...

What matters to consumers in meat alternatives

14 April 2025

Producers and regulators value transparency in the food chain, but consumers also want to know where their food comes from, who made it, and what it contains. Many studies have focused on their need for information about...

Plant-based steak enhanced through fermentation

10 April 2025

Planted is introducing a first to the Dutch market: a fermented plant-based steak made with 100% natural ingredients. The Swiss food tech company, known for its clean-label products, is expanding its offering in the Neth...

Protein transition: supermarkets can’t do it alone

10 April 2025

The protein transition is firmly embedded in policy documents, sustainability strategies, and supermarket agendas. But how far can retailers really go when it comes to shifting from animal-based to plant-based protein? A...

New food high on the agenda for food producers

08 April 2025

Cultivated meat, algae, and 3D-printed food: 80% of Dutch food companies now see “new food” as a priority. That’s the outcome of research conducted by MT Sprout on behalf of Tetra Pak. The main driver? The consumer. A st...

Nijmegen bans meat ads and pushes plant-based approach

04 April 2025

Nijmegen has become the second Dutch municipality to sign the international Plant Based Treaty. With this step, the city joins the global call for a more plant-based food system. Starting in 2025, advertisements for meat...

Plant-based options on the rise, but meat still dominates

04 April 2025

Plant-based proteins are gaining ground on supermarket shelves: in 2024, they accounted for 38% of online product ranges. A year earlier, that figure stood at 32%. Yet consumption remains largely unchanged. Dutch consume...

Growing number of companies on the Protein Transition Map

04 April 2025

The Protein Transition Map NL continues to expand: over the past year, 70 new organisations have been added. The growing list reflects just how much momentum the protein transition is gaining. A total of 520 companies an...

Start Insect connects suppliers in the insect sector

27 March 2025

The Netherlands is a global frontrunner in insect farming knowledge and innovation. But behind that progress is a growing group of suppliers. Start Insect brings together the technology and knowledge partners driving thi...

Posters Meat, Fish, Fruit and Vegetables and Dairy

27 March 2025

Through the trade magazine Voedingsindustrie we distribute the poster MEAT, FISH, FRUIT & VEGETABLES and DAIRY.  These posters show the structure of various processing industries. Due to high demand, they are al...

BOON cuts prices: beans over 30% cheaper

24 March 2025

As of 1 April 2025, BOON will reduce the prices of its core product range by more than 30 percent. The legume producer aims to increase bean consumption in the Netherlands and contribute to a future-proof food system. Th...