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Revenue at Dutch fish auctions hits record low

Higher landings do not automatically generate more revenue. This is clearly reflected in figures from Dutch fish auctions. Several locations actually received more fish. Yet their combined revenue fell to a new record lo..

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VleesNL opposes temporary employee ban

31 August 2026

The proposed temporary employee ban could have major consequences for the meat supply chain. According to VleesNL (MeatNL), it would affect more than 1,000 mostly smaller companies. The industry association wants to comb...

Competition in the pork market intensifies

31 August 2026

The landscape of international pork trade is shifting again. Established trade flows are providing exporters with less certainty. A strong position today offers no guarantee for tomorrow. Companies face a broader and les...

Heat changes supermarket shopping behavior

28 August 2026

Extreme heat temporarily changes consumer shopping behavior. People postpone purchases but spend more at supermarkets. Preferences also shift toward light and convenient meals. At the same time, refrigeration, home deliv...

Most new NGT rules to take effect in 2028

26 August 2026

The European regulation on New Genomic Techniques has officially entered into force. This gives plant breeders greater scope to develop new varieties. Crops can therefore be adapted more quickly to drought and plant dise...

Shrinkflation has not disappeared from supermarkets

25 August 2026

Shrinkflation is less common than it was several years ago. However, this form of price increase has not disappeared. Over the past year, the Dutch Consumers Association found dozens of new examples in supermarkets. Manu...

Staff shortages affect quality in the food industry

25 August 2026

Staff shortages in the food industry are often viewed as a production problem. But quality departments are also feeling the effects. Inspections must be carried out, deviations investigated, and audits prepared. When too...

Tenth Food100 list puts lasting impact first

24 August 2026

For the tenth time, one hundred Dutch food changemakers have earned a place on the Food100 list. This anniversary edition highlights professionals driving positive change throughout the food supply chain. Good ideas matt...

Wallonia aims to become a leader in agrifood biotechnology

21 August 2026

Wallonia aims to become a European reference region for agrifood biotechnology by 2035. The region is focusing on areas including fermentation, functional ingredients, and health-driven nutrition. Companies such as Purat...

Vegetable diversity important for future cultivation

20 August 2026

Greater variation in vegetable species can make agriculture more climate-resilient. Traditional varieties and wild relatives in particular offer opportunities for breeding. An international research team is therefore cal...

Water availability poses a risk to the food industry

19 August 2026

Water accounts for only a small share of production costs. Yet the food industry can hardly operate without it. Drinking water utilities warn of shortages during dry periods from 2035 onward. Producers may then have less...

High-protein soups: HAK and XXL Nutrition team up

19 August 2026

High-protein products are gaining a more prominent place in the mainstream food market. HAK and XXL Nutrition are responding with two meal-sized soups. The brands combine HAK’s vegetables and legumes with XXL Nutrition’s...

Zalmhuys Group acquires majority stake in BML Food Group

18 August 2026

Zalmhuys Group has acquired a majority stake in BML Food Group. This gives the Hague-based importer room for further international growth. Zalmhuys is strengthening its position in the European fish and seafood market. D...

Meat & Minds Summit: the future of meat processing

18 August 2026

From October 27 to 29, MULTIVAC, TVI and Handtmann will host the Meat & Minds Summit. The event focuses on the future of the meat and protein industry. Experts will discuss current developments, new technologies and ...

Plant-based groceries up to 30 percent cheaper

18 August 2026

Choosing plant-based products is increasingly saving shoppers money at checkout. At all nine supermarkets surveyed, plant-based staples cost less than comparable animal-based products. The average price difference is 18 ...

Recovery of the industry has yet to reach food sector

17 August 2026

The Dutch manufacturing industry gained considerable momentum in the second quarter of 2026. The food industry lagged behind this recovery, although the decline in sales was smaller in June than in April and May. Manufac...