Protein transition

Livekindly plans to acquire Dalco Food from Hilton

Dalco Food is set to become part of Livekindly Collective. The company is acquiring the Dutch producer from Hilton Food Group. This will give the established vegan and vegetarian product manufacturer a new owner. Dalco o..

Climate gains start with eating behavior

20 February 2026

The climate challenge is often framed in terms of technology and innovation. The Wetenschappelijke Klimaatraad (WKR) emphasizes something else: behavior. According to the council, the potential of behavioral change remai...

Food Pioneers connects the chain with Goed Gemaakt

04 February 2026

The Dutch food supply chain is looking for tangible ways to improve its production impact. That is why Food Pioneers is launching Goed Gemaakt to connect farmers, suppliers, and the foodservice industry. This initiative ...

Consumers prioritise affordability and health

03 February 2026

In 2026, European consumers are increasingly balancing their budgets against a conscious lifestyle. Major forces, such as socio-demographic shifts and the political and regulatory context, are forcing households to make ...

Supermarkets steer protein transition in the food sector

27 January 2026

Dutch supermarkets hold a distinctive position within Europe when it comes to climate policy and the protein transition. The Superlist Environment Europe 2026 shows that Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Lidl Nederland report exte...

Schouten introduces three new falafel varieties

21 January 2026

Falafel has evolved from traditional street food into a versatile product for professional kitchens. Schouten Europe responds to this development with the introduction of three new falafel varieties. The family-owned com...

SeaNext gives seafood a fixed place in the protein transition

15 January 2026

The protein transition is well underway. Consumers are eating more consciously and looking for greater variety on their plates. Plant-based foods receive a lot of attention, but one protein source often remains underrepr...

Consumers choose plant-based… when it’s cheaper

02 January 2026

Eating less meat has become part of everyday life for many people in the Netherlands. This is shown by the Plant-Based Trend Report 2025-2 from the Vegetariërsbond, based on the Vegamonitor 2025 and the Superlijst Groen ...

Protein transition requires more than good intentions

31 December 2026

In Dutch supermarkets, the protein transition is increasingly taking concrete shape. This is shown by the Centraal Bureau Levensmiddelenhandel (CBL) in an updated edition of the Zichtboek Eiwittransitie, which was recent...

CBL: ban on vegan product names is counterproductive

29 December 2026

Those who eat plant-based more often usually reach for familiar products. A burger, a sausage, a schnitzel. According to the Centraal Bureau Levensmiddelenhandel (CBL), that is exactly where the problem lies. The trade a...

Agility becomes critical for food producers

18 December 2025

Pressure on food manufacturers is not easing. Quite the opposite. Moving toward 2026, costs remain high, markets uncertain, and consumer demands continue to shift. According to international consulting and engineering fi...

Soy sauce by-product used across food applications

15 December 2025

A by-product that usually stays out of sight turns out to be surprisingly versatile. Ten culinary makers were given three months to work with moromi. This is the fermented residue that remains after pressing soy sauce. T...

Growth in animal protein levels off toward 2026

11 December 2025

After years of growth, the global animal protein market is easing off slightly. In 2026, production growth is expected to slow further. This is shown by new research from RaboResearch. The differences between animal spec...

The Dutch eat more legumes, production is not keeping up

02 December 2025

Legumes are turning up in our shopping carts more often. Not only because the range is growing, but also because manufacturers are using them cleverly in snacks, meals, and plant-based alternatives. Still, one thing has ...

Week Without Meat becomes ‘Change Things Up A Bit’

01 December 2025

Starting in March 2026, the Dutch Vegetarian Society will roll out a new nationwide campaign: Change Things Up A Bit. The successor to Week Without Meat and Dairy comes with a much friendlier tone. Less pressure, more ro...

Dutch consumers remain critical of meat alternatives

28 November 2025

Supermarket shelves are packed with plant-based options, yet Dutch consumers aren’t easily persuaded. That’s clear from the latest Markteffect Vleesvervangers Monitor, which examined how people make their choices and whe...