Sustainability

Climate shifts European food production

Climate change is unlikely to pose a direct threat to Europe’s food supply in the coming decades. However, it is changing where food is produced. While agricultural regions in Southern Europe are increasingly facing heat..

First cultivated meat farm launches in Zuid-Holland

04 June 2026

On a farm in Zuid-Holland, something unusual has appeared among the dairy cows: the world’s first cultivated meat farm operating on an active agricultural business. RespectFarms installed the system at dairy farmer Corné...

Oatly sees opportunities for oats grown in Zeeland

02 June 2026

Arable farmers in Zeeland may gain a new market opportunity. Oatly, together with ZLTO and the Province of Zeeland, is investigating whether locally grown oats can be used at its production facility in Vlissingen. The am...

Sustainability labels boost exports of tropical products

01 June 2026

Sustainability labels such as Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance contribute to higher exports of tropical products from the Global South. That is the conclusion of new research by KU Leuven, based on trade data from more ...

Food Tech Event evolves into a live innovation platform

29 May 2026

Robotics, food safety, packaging legislation and sustainability took center stage at Food Tech Event 2026. On May 20 and 21, more than 2,000 professionals from the food industry gathered at the Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertog...

Ekoplaza introduces ‘Ekoscope’ impact score

28 May 2026

Ekoplaza is introducing a new decision-making tool for consumers. With the so-called Ekoscope, the organic supermarket chain makes product characteristics visible in terms of health, sustainability, and social impact. Th...

PMD quality varies sharply by collection system

27 May 2026

The quality of collected PMD varies significantly between collection systems. That is according to new measurements by Verpact, VNG and NVRD. Door-to-door collection using bags, in particular, is showing strong results. ...

VR changes consumers view on bread

26 May 2026

Food and consumer research often takes place in a laboratory. That setting barely resembles the places where consumers buy food or sample products. As a result, it remains difficult to measure the role context plays in f...

HAK looks at future potential of forgotten legumes

26 May 2026

Traditional Dutch beans are getting renewed attention at HAK. The vegetable and legume producer is launching a trial with old Dutch bean varieties. The company wants to determine which varieties could once again offer op...

Subsidies have a negative impact on biodiversity

22 May 2026

A large share of Dutch subsidies has negative consequences for biodiversity. That is the conclusion of research by Wageningen Social & Economic Research, CE Delft and Naturalis. The researchers examined 102 subsidies...

Zaan region works on regional hydrogen network

22 May 2026

The food industry in the Zaan region is investigating the development of a regional hydrogen network. The initiative is intended to support further sustainability efforts across the sector. Four parties have signed a coo...

WWF puts chocolate brands to the sustainability test

20 May 2026

WWF-Belgium has published an online chocolate guide for consumers. The guide compares nineteen chocolate brands and companies active on the Belgian market. Among other things, the organization looks at deforestation, tra...

Regenerative agriculture gains support from food giants

20 May 2026

Forty international companies from the food and agriculture supply chain have expressed support for regenerative agriculture. FrieslandCampina, Carlsberg, Mondelēz, and Diageo are among the companies that signed a joint ...

Transition to circular plastics seriously delayed

19 May 2026

Demand for recycled plastics continues to rise. At the same time, the European market for circular plastics is becoming increasingly unbalanced. Recent figures from Plastics Europe show that growth has nearly come to a s...

Fish Tales and Jamie Oliver team up for sustainable seafood

18 May 2026

Sustainable fishing has gained a high-profile ambassador. Jamie Oliver is partnering with Dutch company Fish Tales to bring greater international attention to sustainably sourced seafood. Through the collaboration, both ...

Consumers increasingly choosing hybrid meat products

12 May 2026

Eating less meat while still keeping that familiar taste. For many Dutch consumers, that combination is proving attractive. As a result, hybrid meat products are gaining popularity. That is according to new consumer rese...