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Local food? A great idea (on paper)

Getting your groceries straight from a nearby farm, who wouldn’t want that? Less transport, fairer prices for farmers, shorter supply chains. Governments have been trying to promote it for years. Still, making local food..

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Brandt & Levie puts vegetables first with their new sausage

24 February 2025

Brandt & Levie is taking another step in the protein transition. After their hybrid and plant-based sausages, the makers are now introducing the vegetarian Groenteworst. Three culinary sausages where vegetables take ...

Lidl expands vegan range and reduces salt content

24 February 2025

Lidl has improved its range of meat alternatives. The taste, texture, and nutritional values have been optimised, with over two-thirds now meeting the Dutch nutrition guidelines of the Schijf van Vijf. The packaging has ...

Growing concerns over phthalates in plastic packaging

21 February 2025

Concerns about plasticizers like phthalates in plastic packaging are rising globally. Environmental organizations are warning about the health risks and have filed lawsuits against the US FDA for failing to enforce stric...

Trust in organic label rises by 19%

20 February 2025

Consumers are placing increasing trust in the European organic label. In 2025, 66% of Dutch consumers trust the label, a 19% increase compared to 2024, according to research by IPSOS. Awareness of the label has also grow...

EU presents future vision for agriculture and food

20 February 2025

The European Commission has presented its Vision for Agriculture and Food: a roadmap for an attractive, competitive, resilient, and fair agri-food system. With this plan, the EU aims to future-proof the agricultural sect...

The Future of Meat and Protein Processing at IFFA 2025

20 February 2025

Are you ready for the next step in food production? The food industry is evolving at lightning speed. Technologies like automation, AI, and sustainable production methods are making processes more efficient, safer, and f...

Less meat? Citizens expect government action

19 February 2025

Dutch citizens are open to reducing meat consumption—as long as governments and supermarkets take the lead. This was the key takeaway from the citizen panel on sustainable protein consumption, organized by the Ministry o...

Food waste puts pressure on climate goals

19 February 2025

Food waste continues to have a significant impact on the climate. According to the report Climate footprint of food waste in the Netherlands by Wageningen University & Research (WUR), food waste accounts for 5% to 9%...

Food industry slowly getting back on track

18 February 2025

The Dutch food industry is gradually recovering in 2025. After a year of stable production volumes, modest growth is expected. However, businesses must continue to navigate challenges such as rising labor costs and ongoi...

Tomatoes on the rise, demand for chopped vegetables drops

17 February 2025

In 2024, tomatoes were once again the most purchased vegetable in the Netherlands, widening their lead over onions and cucumbers. Total tomato sales increased by 6% compared to 2023. Snack tomatoes, in particular, saw a ...

Low Food and SOL connect chefs and food producers

17 February 2025

When a chef develops a new, sustainable application, that knowledge often stays within the kitchen. Low Food and Stichting Ontwikkelingsfonds Levensmiddelenindustrie (SOL) want to change that. Through their collaboration...

Trade restrictions after FMD outbreak impact the pork sector

14 February 2025

Pork prices in Europe started the year on a downward trend. The outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Germany disrupted the market and led to trade restrictions. The key question is whether this is a temporary shoc...

Jumbo introduces plant-based yogurt made from Dutch soybeans

13 February 2025

Jumbo is the first nationwide supermarket chain to introduce plant-based yogurt made from Dutch-grown soybeans. Starting February 17, three varieties are available in more than 300 stores and through Jumbo.com: Natural, ...

WUR introduces course on precision fermentation

12 February 2025

Starting March 10, Wageningen University & Research will offer a new master's course: Precision Fermentation. Over eight weeks, students will learn how to use microorganisms and cells to produce functional proteins f...

Poultry market remains volatile despite slow growth

12 February 2025

The global poultry trade has undergone significant changes in recent years. According to RaboResearch’s World Poultry Map, trade grew by just 8% between 2018 and 2023, amounting to 1 million metric tons. This modest grow...