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‘True innovation is a collaborative effort’

The innovation climate in the Netherlands is under pressure. This is the main conclusion of the Dutch Innovation Monitor 2023 and the headline of a recent urgent appeal sent to the House of Representatives by FME, with s..

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Influence processing on digestibility of plant proteins

04 September 2023

Ruth Boachie's recent dissertation dives deep into the world of plant proteins, particularly the effects of processing conditions such as thermal treatments and their interaction with other food components. As the core o...

100 impact makers in agrifood 2023

01 September 2023

For the seventh time, Food100 has announced the most influential people in the Dutch food sector. These 100 people are pushing for a more sustainable and equitable food system in the Netherlands to address climate and fo...

Plant-Based Meat Alternatives: Back to the Drawing Board

31 August 2023

After a period of intense growth, plant-based meat alternatives now face challenges. Consumer engagement is declining, leading to reduced production and diminished offerings in supermarkets. This suggests that manufactur...

Plant-Based Pioneers: 15 Years of TOP-inside Technology

30 August 2023

The team at TOP b.v. has focused on developing innovative meat substitutes and plant-based products over the past 15 years. Their primary aim was to mimic the texture and taste of meat. From this effort, three prominent ...

Can AI develop the perfect meat and fish substitutes?

29 August 2023

Perfecting vegetarian burgers, sausages, and fish presents a challenge. Every aspect, from taste to color, scent, texture, and price, must be spot on. But what if AI could accelerate this development? AI might un...

Ten corporate caterers go plant-based

21 August 2023

Ten leading corporate caterers have announced plans to expand their range of plant-based products, in partnership with the Wakker Dier campaign. By 2030, the goal is that at caterers such as Appèl, Markies Catering and V...

ENOUGH raises €40 million in growth funding

21 August 2023

ENOUGH, a Dutch food technology company, has raised €40 million in growth funding. The company, founded in 2015, focuses on the production of ABUNDA® mycoprotein, a sustainable protein based on renewable resources. This ...

Vion: image of meat on the rise again

14 August 2023

The latest Vion Consumer Monitor of 2023 shows that the image of meat is on the rise again, especially among young consumers up to 34 years of age. This survey, conducted by GfK for Vion Food Group in Germany, shows that...

Beyond Meat faces 24% decline in product sales

11 August 2023

As the foodworld continually evolves, Beyond Meat remains committed to pioneering the plant-based journey. But even industry leaders are not immune to market fluctuations, as evidenced in their Q2 2023 financial report w...

Smooth seasonal change sprouts with CA technology

08 August 2023

Primeale United is introducing an innovative Controlled Atmosphere (CA) preservation technique to ensure year-round supply security of Brussels sprouts. This method extends the shelf life of Moroccan Brussels sprouts and...

Nordic countries unveil bold new dietary guidelines

08 August 2023

Recently, the Nordic Council of Ministers proudly unveiled the latest edition of the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations (NNR) – a groundbreaking guideline that champions a harmonious balance between individual health and p...

Record number of companies in the food industry

08 August 2023

The food industry had a record number of 7,650 companies at the beginning of the third quarter of this year. Never before have so many companies been active in this sector. Compared with the same time in the previous yea...

Economic pressure shifts market trends

02 August 2023

Circana, a leading advisor on consumer complexity, has published a new comprehensive study titled 'Race for Resilience: Innovation Pacesetters.' The report uncovers declining product innovations across Europe's six large...

Supermarket focuses deals more on meat

01 August 2023

Despite growth in recent years, the number of vegan deals in supermarkets has not increased since 2021, according to Wakker Dier's leaflet monitor. At the same time, the number of meat promotions has increased by nine pe...

Ultra-processed foods are not necessarily unhealthy

01 August 2023

A new research project is challenging the idea that heavily processed foods can't be part of a healthy diet. This study aims to develop a diet plan that gets 80% of its calories from heavily processed foods, while still ...