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Netherlands risks losing its leading position in foodtech

Foodvalley and a broad coalition of companies are sounding the alarm. Without swift action, the Netherlands will lose its strong position in food technology to foreign competitors. The sector is therefore urgently callin..

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Considering outsourcing microalgae production?

10 September 2025

Morocco offers excellent natural conditions for microalgae cultivation, with over 280 days of sunlight per year. This stable solar availability allows for energy-efficient, high-quality biomass production. Combined with ...

Growing potatoes with treated wastewater

27 August 2025

As droughts become more frequent, farmers are increasingly facing water shortages. Treated wastewater could offer a solution—it’s available year-round, even during dry spells. But is it safe enough to use on food crops? ...

New lab, new opportunities: NutriControl expands significantly

09 July 2025

They’ve got it: the keys to their brand-new premises on De Amert in Veghel. NutriControl, the go-to lab for food analysis and food safety for over 50 years, is about to take a major step forward. Growth, innovation, mome...

Facts over fiction: new reference guide on E numbers

07 July 2025

Folkert Fennema, owner of Fennema Food Development, has launched Het complete E-nummer handboek – Van E tot Z. The guide brings together current, factual information on E numbers for professionals in the food industry. T...

Enzymit and NIZO scale up enzyme production

25 June 2025

A step forward for those aiming to produce enzymes in a sustainable and efficient way. NIZO and Enzymit have successfully enabled the large-scale production of novel enzymes—without using living cells. This technology of...

Food Matters Live comes to Rotterdam

23 June 2025

For the first time in its history, the highly successful UK and Ireland-based event ‘Food Matters Live’ will set foot on the European mainland — and it’s chosen no less than the Netherlands: a global frontrunner in food ...

Recalls due to metal or plastic? Microscopy offers a solution

23 June 2025

Foreign particles in food remain a sensitive issue—especially when it involves metal or plastic. These types of findings can quickly lead to recalls, headaches, and reputational damage. Getting clarity fast is essential....

Jesus walked on water. (And so can you!)

23 June 2025

Take 45 grams of starch powder and mix in 25 ml of water to create a gooey paste. This sludgy substance is also known as “Oobleck.” You’ll notice: the starch doesn’t dissolve, it forms a suspension. We call this a “dilat...

Faster PFAS detection and better removal

16 June 2025

PFAS are now found everywhere; in products, in the environment, and even in living organisms. Because these substances hardly break down, global concerns are mounting. Wageningen Food & Biobased Research (WFBR) is le...

This is how much ultra-processed food people really eat

10 June 2025

The amount of ultra-processed food someone consumes can be traced in their body. U.S. researchers have developed a so-called ‘poly-metabolite score’ that estimates UPF (ultra-processed food) intake based on blood and uri...

New fermentation facility for the food industry

06 June 2025

The future Biotechnology Fermentation Factory (BFF) in Ede offered a first look on 6 June at what is set to become the national open-access scale-up centre for (precision) fermentation. More than 180 invitees attended th...

More health risks in plant-based substitutes than expected

05 June 2025

The vegan section in supermarkets continues to grow rapidly. But eating plant-based doesn't automatically mean fewer health risks. Research from the University of Antwerp shows that meat and cheese substitutes can someti...

Avebe, TNO and WUR join forces on 3D-printed food

04 June 2025

Royal Avebe is working with TNO and Wageningen University & Research on an innovative method for producing plant-based meat alternatives: 3D food printing. Using potato starch as a base, the cooperative is exploring ...

Preference for sweet doesn't fade so easily

04 June 2025

Six months of reduced sugar intake, yet the craving for sweet food remains. That’s the striking outcome of a large-scale study by Wageningen University & Research into taste preferences. PhD candidate Eva Čad conclud...

Foodvalley launches guide for healthier food products

03 June 2025

How do you make food products healthier without compromising on taste or texture? Foodvalley now offers a practical tool to support this: the Practical Guide for Reformulation and Innovation. Launched on 3 June 2025, the...