Sustainability

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Germans consciously choose 'Made in Germany' meat

13 August 2024

Nearly 40 percent of German households deliberately avoid meat that is not sourced from Germany, according to the Vion Consumer Monitor 2024, a study conducted by Consumer Panel Services GfK. The research highlights the ...

88% of packaging in the Netherlands recycled in 2023

13 August 2024

The Netherlands has further solidified its position as a European leader in packaging recycling. According to a recent report from Verpact, 88% of all packaging in the Netherlands was recycled and reused in 2023. These f...

The 10 best-read news items July 2024

08 August 2024

In July 2024, food industry news revolved mostly around sustainability and technological innovations. From AI and robotics innovating production processes to companies working together to reduce water use and capture new...

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...