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WUR introduces course on precision fermentation

Starting March 10, Wageningen University & Research will offer a new master's course: Precision Fermentation. Over eight weeks, students will learn how to use microorganisms and cells to produce functional proteins f..

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Column IJsbrand Velzeboer: Starch tricks

10 February 2025

When you add 5% cornstarch to 1 liter of water in a pan and bring this mixture to a boil (heating is essential to trigger the process), you can flip the pan upside down once it’s cooled—without making a mess. I have no c...

Data to impact: sustainability in chains and processing

10 February 2025

Your company is fully committed to sustainability. That’s great, of course. But how do you make your efforts visible to the outside world? Which measures contribute the most to reducing emissions? And how do you know whi...

European biotech gets a boost with new support hub

31 January 2025

The European Commission has taken a significant step in supporting innovative businesses by launching the Biotech and Biomanufacturing Hub. This new hub, launched on January 30, focuses on start-ups and small to medium-s...

The Future of Food 2025

27 January 2025

We all know that food does far more than simply nourish us. It has a profound impact across various domains. How will the ways we produce, distribute, and consume food shape the future of our planet? You’ll find the answ...

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...

New insights into the risks of perchlorate in food

19 December 2024

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a draft opinion on the health risks of perchlorate in food. This opinion, open for public consultation, responds to a request from the European Commission to reasse...

New insights improve the texture of plant-based meat

13 December 2024

The mouthfeel of plant-based meat alternatives remains a challenge for the industry. Consumers demand products with a structure closer to real meat, particularly for whole-cut alternatives. Recent research by Wageningen ...

Circular food production crucial for biodiversity

11 December 2024

Circular food production and a shift towards more plant-based proteins offer significant opportunities to combat biodiversity loss and climate change. This approach could reduce land use and greenhouse gas emissions in E...

Dutch biotech accelerates towards tangible results

26 November 2024

The Dutch biotech sector has received a significant boost with €17.6 million in funding from the National Growth Fund. This amount has been allocated to 54 promising projects through the Biotech Booster program, designed...

Ine van der Fels-Klerx: Smart monitoring for food safety

25 November 2024

The title ‘prof.dr.ir.’ immediately reveals that Ine van der Fels-Klerx has an impressive academic background. However, anyone expecting a stuffy, academic professor across the table would be mistaken. Van der Fels speak...

ICoMST: The science behind responsible meat production

25 November 2024

Meat continues to be an important protein source in diets worldwide. It is therefore not surprising that meat-related research is high on the agenda at numerous universities. During the annual International Congress of M...

Protein digestibility and absorption quality

25 November 2024

The protein transition is in full swing. But what about the nutritional value of all these innovative protein products? How much of it do we actually absorb as humans? And what about individual variation in digestion and...

2025 Trend Report for the Food and Beverage Industry

20 November 2024

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...

MARAN 2024: Antibiotic resistance in animals stabilizes

19 November 2024

The decline in antibiotic use in Dutch livestock farming appears to be leveling off. This is evident from the MARAN 2024 report, where Wageningen Bioveterinary Research (WBVR) presents the latest data on antibiotic resis...

Mustard plants as a sustainable source for nickel extraction

14 November 2024

An international research team, including scientists from Wageningen University & Research (WUR), is exploring the potential of extracting nickel from plants. This unique project, funded by a grant of 1.35 million eu...