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Food companies aren't waiting, they’re investing now

Regulations may be easing, but the market remains demanding. For many family-owned businesses in the food sector, that changes very little. The Omnibus proposal may be on the table, but the sense of urgency is still very..

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Packaging not empty? Then recycling is pointless

11 June 2025

Many Dutch people are unsure about how to dispose of their PMD packaging correctly. That’s the conclusion from a DVJ Insights survey of 1,053 participants, commissioned by Verpact. One in three admits to sometimes throwi...

Spent brewer’s grain repurposed as clean-label emulsifier

11 June 2025

Can byproducts from the beer industry become a fully-fledged food ingredient? Utrecht-based scale-up MaGie Creations proves that they can. With the launch of PowerBond, the company introduces the world’s first emulsifier...

Sustainable? Only when it’s on sale

06 June 2025

Nearly three in ten Dutch consumers (29%) say they often or always make a conscious choice for more sustainable food products. Another 55% do so occasionally. Women and people with higher education levels are more likely...

BioMarktMeter maps the organic food market

03 June 2025

How is the organic market developing in the Netherlands? The newly launched BioMarktMeter now provides weekly insights. Wageningen University & Research carries out this monitor on behalf of the Ministry of Agricultu...

McDonald’s, Farm Frites and Rabobank commit to regenerative farming

02 June 2025

On International Potato Day, McDonald’s Netherlands, Farm Frites and Rabobank signed a five-year partnership agreement. Their shared goal: making the Dutch potato supply chain more sustainable through regenerative agricu...

PlanetProof label sees modest growth

30 May 2025

The On the way to PlanetProof label continues to evolve. In 2024, the certified acreage for plant-based production grew by 1.3%. Open field crops—such as potatoes, vegetables, fruit and ornamental plants—showed the stron...

Strong growth for the organic sector in 2024

23 May 2025

Organic is gaining momentum. While food inflation barely moved, organic sales rose strongly. Most notable is the sharp increase among specialty stores. These shops are attracting more conscious consumers and have strengt...

Seagrass bread as a future-proof food source

19 May 2025

As sea levels continue to rise, agricultural land across the globe is coming under pressure. But where land disappears, a new type of crop could take root: seagrass. Environmental scientist Marieke van Katwijk sees poten...

Lidl, FrieslandCampina and ReGeNL launch soil restoration pilot

16 May 2025

Thirty dairy farms are taking part in a three-year pilot aimed at putting regenerative agriculture into practice. FrieslandCampina is leading the project, Lidl is providing financial support, and ReGeNL contributes with ...

Farm Dairy and PlanetDairy launch dairy blend

16 May 2025

One produces private label dairy in the Netherlands, the other is making strides with plant-based cheese in Scandinavia. Now, Farm Dairy and PlanetDairy are taking the next step together: a new dairy blend in which milk ...

Parmaham commits to measurable sustainability

13 May 2025

The production of Parmaham has become significantly more sustainable. Following a large-scale project, producers now have their own tool to actively address their environmental impact. The initiative was led by the Conso...

Online edition May 2025 | Food Safety

12 May 2025

Food safety isn’t just about ‘doing your best’. It requires structure, discipline and, above all, forward thinking. Yet in practice, it’s often treated as an afterthought. “Most companies mean well, but everythi...

The Future of Food 2025

12 May 2025

Before food ends up on our plates, it goes through a long and complex journey — and that journey is changing rapidly. Will the “Ozempic-isation” of society continue until obesity is a thing of the past? Will each city ha...

Column Judith Witte: Making tough choices

12 May 2025

A wide range of incidents came up this spring: warnings about kale and spinach containing bits of rubber, Indonesian Sajoer spice paste with shards of glass, pesto contaminated with pieces of plastic, and chocolate bars ...

Online tool WUR aids HACCP hazard identification

12 May 2025

Due to changes in legislation and developments such as climate change and the circular economy, many companies face serious challenges in conducting proper hazard identification and keeping their assessments up to date. ...