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AI in the food supply chain: consumers cautiously optimistic

Consumers are cautiously optimistic about AI in the Dutch food supply chain. On average, they expect the technology’s benefits to outweigh its risks. They trust business owners more than AI. They want business owners to ..

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Investments in food and agri are increasing

01 May 2026

Investeringen in landbouwonderzoek blijven wereldwijd toenemen. Nieuwe cijfers van FAO laten zien dat publieke R&D-systemen stabiel doorgroeien. Tegelijk groeit het aantal onderzoekers sneller dan de beschikbare budg...

More than 3 in 10 companies fail to meet OSH requirements

01 May 2026

More than three in ten companies in the Netherlands do not have their occupational safety and health (OSH) basics in order. As a result, they are not meeting a legal obligation and employees are exposed to unnecessary ri...

Starting entrepreneurs struggle with administration and taxes

30 April 2026

Many starting entrepreneurs begin with energy, plans, and confidence in their idea. The first customers, products, or services often receive all the attention. At the same time, the business fundamentals are often overlo...

Protein trend continues to push whey powder prices higher

30 April 2026

The price of food-grade whey powder is rising rapidly and has reached a record level. At approximately €1,700 per tonne, prices are historically high. Since the start of this year, prices have increased by more than 50%....

Revolutionary membrane cleaning with Ultrasil™ Connected

29 April 2026

Ultrasil™ Connected is Ecolab’s latest innovation in membrane cleaning. It helps dairy processors clean more intelligently and efficiently by combining scientifically developed chemistry with 24/7 digital monitoring and ...

Food sector vulnerable due to dependence on natural gas

29 April 2026

The Dutch food industry remains sensitive to fluctuations in the energy market. The war with Iran once again highlights how heavily the sector relies on fossil energy. This dependence continues to affect costs, investmen...

Pressure on Belgian food industry increases

29 April 2026

On paper, the Belgian food industry remains a strong player, but underlying signals are becoming more concerning. Behind stable figures, pressure on costs, demand, and competitiveness is rising. Industry association Fevi...

Veggie burgers healthier, but fat content remains high

29 April 2026

Veggie burgers are evolving rapidly within the Dutch market. Both nutritional value and taste are showing improvement. This is evident from a test by the Consumentenbond, conducted across private label and A-brands. Manu...

Organic food once again significantly more expensive

28 April 2026

The price gap between organic and conventional food has increased again. Consumers pay an average of 66% more for organic products. This is evident from a recent price survey by the Dutch Consumer Organization across 13 ...

Strawberry consumption continues to rise in the Netherlands

24 April 2026

The Dutch strawberry market is clearly on the rise. Both consumption and production have shown steady growth for years. Popularity is increasing rapidly, especially among younger consumers. At the same time, cultivation ...

Food marketing targeting children continues

24 April 2026

Children in the Netherlands continue to be exposed to food advertising. This occurs across a wide range of channels, from television and social media to supermarkets and packaging. The latest 2025 monitor shows that this...

Acute hunger rises and puts pressure on food markets

24 April 2026

The number of people facing acute hunger has doubled over the past ten years. In 2025, this affected 266 million people worldwide. At the same time, risks to food markets are increasing due to conflicts, climate change, ...

Pig market under pressure due to global tensions

23 April 2026

The European pig sector is under pressure in the second quarter of 2026. Tight margins, rising costs, and shifting trade flows are shaping the landscape. The impact is directly felt across the Dutch food industry. Lower ...

Salt intake in the Netherlands structurally too high

22 April 2026

Many people in the Netherlands believe their salt intake stays within limits. New research by the Dutch Kidney Foundation shows a different picture. In practice, daily consumption consistently exceeds the recommended lev...

Poultry sector increases share of permanent jobs

21 April 2026

The Dutch poultry meat sector is clearly shifting from flexible to permanent staff. New figures from industry organization NEPLUVI show that the share of agency workers is declining, while permanent jobs are increasing. ...