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Jaap Korteweg: "We don’t need cows for delicious cheese"

Jaap Korteweg is a man with innovative ideas who never stops at just dreaming. He takes action, rolls up his sleeves, and gets things done—that’s what defines Jaap Korteweg. After founding De Vegetarische Slager and sell..

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New trend: meat substitutes that don’t mimic meat

19 September 2024

The Dutch market for meat substitutes is undergoing a significant shift. Plant-based products that don’t aim to resemble meat are gaining in popularity. This trend, known as "Plant Forward," aligns more closely with chan...

Global demand for chicken grows, but oversupply looms

16 September 2024

The global poultry sector is benefiting from a strong rise in consumption, according to a recent report by RaboResearch. After a period of slow growth, chicken consumption is expected to increase by 2.5% to 3% in 2024. T...

Global beef market at a turning point in 2024

12 September 2024

The global beef market delivered unexpectedly strong results in the first half of 2024. Brazil reached record production levels, while China saw its highest-ever beef imports during the same period. In the United States,...

Innovative fiber technology improves plant-based schnitzel

11 September 2024

Schouten Europe is launching a new plant-based schnitzel with enhanced texture thanks to the application of innovative fiber technology. This family-owned company from Brabant, known as a pioneer in the meat substitute m...

Online edition September 2024: (New) Proteins

09 September 2024

In this edition, we take an in-depth look at one of the most promising developments in the food sector: (new) proteins. From innovative plant-based alternatives to sustainable production processes, this...

Rival Foods: “We are changing the protein market”

09 September 2024

Shear cell technology is a new method for adding texture to plant-based proteins. The start-up Rival Foods has successfully scaled this technique from lab level to industrial production. This summer, the company opened a...

Column IJsbrand Velzeboer: The curious case of beans

09 September 2024

Beans often require intensive processing to make them palatable and edible, such as defatting and starch modification. The risk of UPF (Ultra Processed Foods) is ever-present, but there are more hazards to consider. I...

Towards Bean Deal 2.0: beans are brilliant!

09 September 2024

On July 14, 2022, the Bean Deal was signed by 56 parties representing the entire legume supply chain. This number has since grown to 72 organizations. The goal: to put Dutch-grown legumes on the map. But why is this so i...

Plankton offers potential, but also challenges

09 September 2024

The food industry is increasingly paying attention to plankton as an ingredient, though few companies have ventured into this space. One pioneer in this area is the supplement producer PLNKTN. After Thom Siersema’s st...

Choice Overload Monitor: Consumers long for the past

09 September 2024

More than six out of ten Dutch consumers believe we should strictly follow seasonal eating habits to reduce our environmental impact. There is also considerable support for so-called "odd" produce, such as crooked cucumb...

The role of ingredient suppliers during challenging times

09 September 2024

The food and beverage industry continually faces new challenges. Despite the sector's resilience, there is an urgent need for guidance to tackle these issues effectively. The COVID-19 pandemic, the Russian invasion of...

The future of texturized vegetable proteins

09 September 2024

Texturized vegetable protein (TVP) can mimic the fibrous structure of animal muscle meat. Many meat substitutes use this pre-structured form of plant protein. Although TVPs are already widely used in products like burger...

Ban on all migrant workers is disproportionate

05 September 2024

A complete ban on migrant workers is unnecessary and disproportionate. Minister Van Hijum (Social Affairs and Employment) is exploring the possibility of banning labor on a sectoral level. This proposal was sent to the H...

Top 10 food industry news of August 2024

04 September 2024

In August 2024, the food industry focused on sustainability and technological advancements. Denmark introduced a CO₂ tax on meat and dairy, and the merger between JBT and Marel received approval. PALI Meat closed its Oss...

CO2 calculation simplified with new tool

03 September 2024

Companies are required to calculate their CO2 emissions, partly due to legislation such as the CSRD. Regreener supports businesses in this task with the free Regreener Footprint Navigator, a new tool that helps companies...