Sustainability

Book presentation The Future of FOOD

In a setting that breathes innovation and future thinking, we proudly presented our book The Future of FOOD. Hosted by Koppert Cress, we gathered with our OSV network to not only hand over the first copy of the book, but..

Circular snack brand GRO takes the next step in growth

07 August 2024

The circular snack brand GRO, known for its innovative approach and sustainable mission, is entering a new phase. Starting August 1, Edwin Hak and Jesse ’t Lam will join the company as Managing Partners. Their buy-in not...

Denmark introduces CO₂ tax on meat and dairy products

05 August 2024

Denmark is set to take a historic step by becoming the first country in the world to introduce a CO₂ tax on meat and dairy products. Starting in 2030, farmers will be required to pay for greenhouse gas emissions, with th...

EU mandates origin labeling on packaging fruit and vegetables

29 July 2024

Starting January 1 2025, packaging for fruits and vegetables must clearly indicate the product's origin. This change stems from new EU trade standards outlined in Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2429 and Implementing Regu...

Six in ten Dutch want seasonal and local food

24 July 2024

More than six in ten Dutch people believe we should strictly eat seasonally to reduce environmental impact. This desire is highlighted in the latest National Choice Stress Monitor by market research firm MSI Consultants....

First commercial seaweed farm in Hollandse Kust Zuid wind farm

23 July 2024

The fall of 2024 marks a historic milestone with the opening of the world's first commercial seaweed farm within the Hollandse Kust Zuid (HKZ) wind farm. Located approximately 18 kilometers off the coast of Scheveningen,...

UT research aims to make plastics circular

23 July 2024

University of Twente is launching a new research initiative focused on the circular application of plastics. The goal is to achieve high-quality recycling of fifty percent of the one million tons of plastic discarded ann...

From three to ten Kipster farms thanks to Lidl

22 July 2024

Lidl and Kipster have intensified their collaboration with the opening of a new Kipster farm in Barneveld and the announcement of seven additional farms. This expansion marks an important step in their joint commitment t...

Beef industry concerned about EU deforestation regulation

22 July 2024

On July 3, 2024, the COV/VNV, the Ministry of LNV, and the NVWA held an important meeting about the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR Vo 1115 – 2023) and its impact on the Dutch beef sector. The European regulation, whic...

Regulation on deforestation-free products effective end of 2024

19 July 2024

On December 30, 2024, the new EU regulation on deforestation-free products will come into effect. This regulation replaces the existing EU Timber Regulation (EUTR). The main goal is to prevent deforestation and forest de...

Supermarkets aim for sustainable cashews

19 July 2024

Dutch supermarkets, united under the Centraal Bureau Levensmiddelenhandel (CBL), have taken an ambitious step towards making their product range more sustainable. The goal is to have all private label cashew snack nuts s...

Mars and FrieslandCampina reduce greenhouse gas emissions

18 July 2024

Mars and FrieslandCampina have initiated a new collaboration focused on accelerating the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in dairy production for Mars. This partnership offers additional rewards for member dairy far...

Ancient wheat holds promise for future generations

16 July 2024

Ancient wheat varieties are essential for developing new strains that are more resilient to climate change. A century ago, British plant scientist Arthur Watkins collected wheat samples from around the world. His collect...

Nomad Foods advocates for lower freezer temperatures

16 July 2024

Nomad Foods, known for brands like Birds Eye and iglo, presents the results of a new study on frozen food storage temperatures. Together with Campden BRI, the company investigated whether increasing the storage temperatu...

Strategies for scaling up alternatieve protein sector

12 July 2024

Despite growth to €10 billion by 2030, alternative protein startups face scaling issues. Foodvalley NL and Invest-NL have identified challenges and made recommendations for developing a Dutch ecosystem for alternative pr...

Dairy industry on track to reduce CO2 emissions

05 July 2024

The Dutch dairy industry is committed to significantly reducing its CO2 emissions by 2030. A recent report by KWA bedrijfsadviseurs indicates that the sector is well on its way to meeting its reduction targets. The findi...