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The 7 megatrends redefining the food industry

We all know that food does far more than simply nourish us. It has a profound impact across various domains. How will the ways we produce, distribute, and consume food shape the future of our planet? You’ll find the answ..

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Vegetarian smoked sausage without artificial aromas

17 January 2025

Van Gelder, known as a traditional Dutch supplier of fresh produce and a producer of plant-based meat alternatives, is introducing a groundbreaking product at Horecava: the first vegetarian smoked sausage that already me...

Vegetable and fruit consumption drops by 3% in 2024

15 January 2025

The consumption of vegetables and fruit in the Netherlands decreased again in 2024. While the average Dutch person already failed to meet the dietary guidelines of the Voedingscentrum, the gap widened further. Vegetable ...

Protein transition isn’t moving fast enough: action is needed

15 January 2025

The shift towards more plant-based proteins plays a crucial role in meeting climate goals. However, with the current balance of 58% animal and 42% plant-based proteins in our diet, there’s still a long way to go. “While ...

Urker fish auction: solid turnover thanks to pike-perch

14 January 2025

The Urker IJsselmeer fish auction had another strong year in 2024, partly due to the supply of pike-perch. Although the turnover of €6.84 million was just below the 2023 record, the difference was minimal: only €27,000. ...

The Netherlands advances in cellular agriculture

14 January 2025

The Netherlands is taking another significant step in cellular agriculture with the establishment of two new scale-up facilities. These facilities enable companies to scale their production processes without making subst...

New approach to prevent drinking water shortages

13 January 2025

The Netherlands is known for its abundance of water, but a potential drinking water shortage in 2030 is prompting action from governments and water companies. On January 13, Minister Barry Madlener of Infrastructure and ...

Millennials and Gen Z make significant cuts to food spending

13 January 2025

The foodservice market faced a challenging year. In 2024, the sector struggled under a combination of rising prices, cautious consumers, and poor spring weather. According to the FoodService Instituut Nederland (FSIN), w...

8 trends shaping the protein transition

13 January 2025

The protein transition is gaining direction with eight trends that will define the future of food between 2025 and 2030. Foodvalley presents these trends as a guide for businesses to address shifting consumer demands and...

Strong growth expected for poultry sector in 2025

10 January 2025

The global poultry sector is set to experience sustained growth in 2025. According to a new report from RaboResearch, this growth will be driven by affordability, sustainability developments, and increasing demand in eme...

AI and microbiology enhance potato farming

10 January 2025

How can seed potatoes deliver their maximum potential? Researchers in the Netherlands have taken a notable step towards answering this question. By combining artificial intelligence (AI) with microbiological research, th...

Licorice as a weapon against bacteria

09 January 2025

Compounds derived from plants present interesting possibilities as natural agents for combating bacteria in food. One example is glabridin, a compound found in licorice, which is being studied for applications in the foo...

CBL and Rabobank Pilot Boosts Food Innovation Success

09 January 2025

Five start-ups and scale-ups specializing in healthy and sustainable food innovations participated in a consumer research program called "Ontdek Onderzoek." Conducted by the Consumer Behaviour Lab (CBL) and Rabobank befo...

Managing labor migration: challenges for food companies

08 January 2025

After extreme price increases, calm seems to have returned to the food sector, but growth remains elusive. The sector is grappling with reduced demand, erratic raw material supplies, and labor shortages. These structural...

Redefine Meat encourages eating more meat

07 January 2025

Tens of thousands of people in the Netherlands, along with 25 million participants worldwide, are taking part in Veganuary this month. During this campaign, participants aim to minimize their consumption of animal produc...

Top 10 most-read stories of 2024

06 January 2025

What a year 2024 was! The food industry was bursting with innovations, ambitious projects, and striking trends. From sustainable production facilities to groundbreaking technologies – these were the stories that caught y...