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First cultivated meat farm launches in Zuid-Holland

On a farm in Zuid-Holland, something unusual has appeared among the dairy cows: the world’s first cultivated meat farm operating on an active agricultural business. RespectFarms installed the system at dairy farmer Corné..

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Agility becomes critical for food producers

18 December 2025

Pressure on food manufacturers is not easing. Quite the opposite. Moving toward 2026, costs remain high, markets uncertain, and consumer demands continue to shift. According to international consulting and engineering fi...

Broodje gezond requires 75% less farmland

18 December 2025

The Dutch signature sandwich 'broodje gezond' (healthy sandwich) is more than just a tasty lunch option. It also shows how profoundly Dutch food production has changed. De Eerste Duurzame Generatie (the First Sustainable...

Forecasting changes production in the Flemish food sector

18 December 2025

The Flemish food industry is at a turning point. Research from Hogeschool VIVES shows how data-driven forecasting and AI can help achieve more efficient production and reduce food waste. For a long time, planning relied ...

Soy sauce by-product used across food applications

15 December 2025

A by-product that usually stays out of sight turns out to be surprisingly versatile. Ten culinary makers were given three months to work with moromi. This is the fermented residue that remains after pressing soy sauce. T...

Milk price drops to lowest level in ten years

12 December 2025

Things are moving fast in the European dairy market. Within just a few months, milk prices have fallen sharply. Pressure is greatest on the free market for raw milk, with effects felt across the entire chain. For consume...

Best read articles November 2025

11 December 2025

November provided a clear picture of the themes shaping the food industry. Questions about blood plasma in meat, stricter hygiene requirements, and recurring practical issues drew significant attention. The societal cost...

Growth in animal protein levels off toward 2026

11 December 2025

After years of growth, the global animal protein market is easing off slightly. In 2026, production growth is expected to slow further. This is shown by new research from RaboResearch. The differences between animal spec...

Healthy food increasingly high on the agenda

11 December 2025

Encouraging healthier eating does not happen at the store alone. That message comes through clearly in the updated Health Overview by the Central Bureau of Food Trade (CBL), presented during Chefs Table 2025. The publica...

EU tightens import controls on food

10 December 2025

The European Commission is stepping up its efforts. At the border – and beyond – stricter checks are being introduced for food, animals and plants entering the EU. In Brussels, Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi discussed the ...

Food companies remain attractive acquisition targets

09 December 2025

The food industry remains a stable sector. And that stability continues to attract buyers. Not only because of scale benefits or access to new products, but also because major investments are becoming heavier to carry. A...

Pressure on the food industry slows growth in 2026

09 December 2025

The brakes are coming on. While the food industry still posts more than 3% growth in 2025, that upward line stalls next year. That happens because companies have been running into the same wall for quite some time: too l...

New protein guidelines adjust Five Basic Food Groups

05 December 2025

The Dutch Health Council has tightened its recommendations for protein sources, and that immediately sets things in motion at the Dutch Food Center (Voedingscentrum). The organization is working on an updated version of ...

The Dutch eat more legumes, production is not keeping up

02 December 2025

Legumes are turning up in our shopping carts more often. Not only because the range is growing, but also because manufacturers are using them cleverly in snacks, meals, and plant-based alternatives. Still, one thing has ...

Week Without Meat becomes ‘Change Things Up A Bit’

01 December 2025

Starting in March 2026, the Dutch Vegetarian Society will roll out a new nationwide campaign: Change Things Up A Bit. The successor to Week Without Meat and Dairy comes with a much friendlier tone. Less pressure, more ro...

Dutch consumers remain critical of meat alternatives

28 November 2025

Supermarket shelves are packed with plant-based options, yet Dutch consumers aren’t easily persuaded. That’s clear from the latest Markteffect Vleesvervangers Monitor, which examined how people make their choices and whe...