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Is more protein always better?

High-protein products are becoming increasingly common in supermarkets. In the United States, 61 percent of consumers increased their protein intake in 2024. In 2019, that figure was 48 percent. Manufacturers responded b..

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A smart sugar tax requires tailored measures

11 February 2026

The incoming coalition plans to introduce a sugar tax on pre-packaged products containing more than 6 percent sugar. This brings a long-standing policy issue back firmly to the table. According to Ceel Elemans, Expert at...

Italy and Germany strengthen algae sector

10 February 2026

Algae are gaining a firmer position on the European agenda. Germany and Italy signed a joint declaration of intent in Rome on strategic cooperation in the algae sector. The focus is on sustainable development, research, ...

Online edition February 2026 | Process innovation & Product innovation

09 February 2026

They want to be surprised time and again, those demanding consumers: with new flavours, textures, products and packaging. At the same time, labour, certain raw materials and energy are becoming scarcer—...

Column Judith Witte: Innovating

09 February 2026

At the beginning of the year, I am always bursting with good intentions. This year, I had come up with a few more. Eat less candy and snacks, go to bed on time, and don't buy any new clothes for the first few months. Not...

Wyno Zwanenburg: ‘Innovations need to be embraced'

09 February 2026

For years, Wyno Zwanenburg barely left his pig farm in Odiliapeel; today, his work takes him all over the world. His farming background proves invaluable when dealing with the complex issues that come his way. How does h...

'Innovation is not a question, it’s a necessity'

09 February 2026

They want to be surprised time and again, those demanding consumers: with new flavors, textures, products and packaging. At the same time, labor, certain raw materials and energy are becoming scarcer—and therefore more e...

Proud of the Dutch meat sector

09 February 2026

When people think of the Dutch meat sector, innovation, pride or cooperation may not be the first things that come to mind. Yet for me, these words are at the very heart of our sector. Since 1 April 2025, I have been cha...

Reducing food waste through smart innovation

09 February 2026

Reducing food waste requires more than good intentions. It calls for scalable technology, collaboration across the supply chain, and the courage to invest. OneThird demonstrates how a clear innovation strategy, backed by...

Westfort: People, engineering and technology

09 February 2026

With a strong turnout of 35 food producers and a broad mix of participants from, among others, meat and fish processing, dairy and patisserie, Mikrocentrum, together with OSV Netwerk, paid a visit to Westfort Vleesproduc...

Cold vacuum closing without steam

09 February 2026

New closing head + pre-heat for greater sealing reliability. Cold vacuum closing is gaining ground, especially as producers look to reduce steam usage and switch to PVC-free lids. LVS therefore introduces a new closing h...

Crustalicious supplies protein-rich crab meat

09 February 2026

Various native and invasive small crab species are a rapidly growing problem for fisheries worldwide. Numbering in the billions, they displace many fish and shellfish species. Thanks to an innovation by Crustalicious, ta...

Retail meets foodindustry: ‘The Future of Food’ 2025

09 February 2026

On Thursday 13 November 2025, around 75 entrepreneurs from the food industry and retail came together for the 8th edition of Retail meets food industry. The event, organised by Foodindustrie Experts, addressed The Future...

Hippotainer: Growing food without soil

09 February 2026

Growing food where it once seemed impossible? Hippotainer makes it happen, using a smart container packed with technology. Hippotainer is a mobile farming solution packed into a 40-foot shipping container. Inside is a...

‘Healthier’ is not always safer

09 February 2026

Consumers are making more conscious choices for healthy and sustainable food. As a result, an increasing number of products based on vegetables and fruit are entering the market, such as beetroot wraps, cauliflower pizza...

Pascal Processing grows thanks to ‘Any Pick - Any Grip’

09 February 2026

Pascal Processing preserves food under high water pressure. The company introduced the technique back in 2011, but it has only gained popularity in recent years. The sense of urgency in the food chain to work more safely...