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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..

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...

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...

Future land use in Europe: Five key dilemmas for agriculture

06 November 2024

On November 6, researchers from Wageningen University & Research (WUR) will present the annual Mansholt Lecture in Brussels, focusing on five critical dilemmas surrounding agriculture and food production in Europe. C...

Tailored knowledge: Understanding Sustainability

29 October 2024

You know sustainability is essential, but how can you be sure your business is making the best choices? To support this, WUR developed the ACE tool, which measures the impact of your current situation as well as potentia...

New Ant-nose sensor swiftly prevents food spoilage

22 October 2024

A new development in the world of sensors, the Ant-nose, offers exciting possibilities for the food industry. This electronic nose operates using a single antenna and relies on graphene oxide to detect volatile organic c...

No guts, no glory: Investing in sensor technology

14 October 2024

Food producers and processors face significant challenges. The use of smart sensor technology in food processing offers part of the solution. The complexity and high variability of food products and processing are the ma...

Fresh herbs reduce methane emissions in dairy cows

02 October 2024

Research conducted within the BioDiverseMelk project has shown that specific grassland herbs in the diet of dairy cows can lead to a 30% reduction in methane emissions. In addition, these herbs positively affect the fatt...

Vertical farming efficient with dynamic environmental control

30 September 2024

Vertical farming, where crops are grown in layers, offers opportunities to produce food closer to consumers. With controlled environments, crops can even grow in extreme locations, such as deserts. However, this techniqu...

20 years of microplastics research reveals lasting impact

23 September 2024

After two decades of research on microplastics, it has become clear how significant the impact of these particles is on the environment and potentially on human health. Scientists are calling for international cooperatio...

The future of texturized vegetable proteins

09 September 2024

Texturized vegetable protein (TVP) can mimic the fibrous structure of animal muscle meat. Many meat substitutes use this pre-structured form of plant protein. Although TVPs are already widely used in products like burger...

CO2 calculation simplified with new tool

03 September 2024

Companies are required to calculate their CO2 emissions, partly due to legislation such as the CSRD. Regreener supports businesses in this task with the free Regreener Footprint Navigator, a new tool that helps companies...

‘Meat consumption increases the risk of diabetes’

22 August 2024

Recent research on meat consumption and type 2 diabetes highlights concerns about the link between meat intake and the development of this disease. The study, conducted by the InterConnect project, analyzed data from nea...

Grant for research on bioactive compounds in fruits and vegetables

21 August 2024

Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo is leading the collaborative initiative Success4BioActives, which has secured a €700,000 grant from the North Limburg regional deal. The project aims to develop in-depth knowledge of bi...

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...