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2025 Trend Report for the Food and Beverage Industry

2025 promises to be a transformative year for the food and beverage sector. Strengthen your business strategy and gain a lasting competitive edge with this practical guide to the industry’s most significant challenges an..

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Innovative projects for plastic recycling launched

02 May 2024

Plastic recycling in the Netherlands has been given a boost with the approval of four innovative projects by RVO. These projects, funded under the Circular Plastics NL programme, aim to fully close the loop on plastic us...

Kips launches plant-based cream cheese alternative

01 May 2024

With growing interest in plant-based foods, Kips is expanding its range to include a plant-based alternative to cream cheese. The launch of this new product line marks a significant expansion in Kips's range of plant-bas...

Potato prices keep rising in Northwest Europe

25 April 2024

For the fourth consecutive year, potato prices in Northwest Europe, including the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Germany, remain above average. This also applies to processed products such as fries and crisps. The ong...

Availability of vegetables and fruit pressured by EU regulations

22 April 2024

The European Parliament is about to vote on significant new legislation affecting the agricultural sector, particularly in the area of seeds and plant materials. This could have major implications for the availability of...

Foodwatch launches plan for better eating in Europe

22 April 2024

Foodwatch has unveiled a new five-point plan in the lead-up to the European Parliament elections on June 6. This plan underscores the need to prioritize consumer interests over those of the food industry within EU food p...

Protein research revolutionizes Dutch baking wheat

22 April 2024

The quality of Dutch baking wheat could see significant improvement due to recent research by Wageningen University & Research. Twan America, a researcher at the institute, explains how the composition of proteins in...

Meatable hosts first EU cultivated meat tasting

19 April 2024

Meatable recently achieved a significant milestone by organizing the first legally approved tasting event for cultivated meat in the European Union. This event took place at their new headquarters in Leiden, where invite...

Millions more in subsidies for meat and dairy advertising

18 April 2024

The subsidies for advertising campaigns within the European food sector reveal a notable shift towards animal products, as shown by the most recent funding round of the European Union. Nearly half of the total budget of ...

Increasing number of Dutch citizens in food poverty

17 April 2024

According to recent research by Ipsos I&O, the Netherlands is grappling with a serious yet often invisible issue: hidden food poverty. The Red Cross reports that over 450,000 individuals are not receiving sufficient ...

Eiwitboeren and HAK form partnership

15 April 2024

Aiming for a sustainable future for Dutch plant-based proteins, the producer organization Eiwitboeren van Nederland (Protein Farmers of the Netherlands) and HAK, known for their vegetables and legumes, have aligned in a ...

New breakthrough in the taste of plant-based products

15 April 2024

After more than two years of collaboration, research institutions and companies within the food industry under the banner of the Flavor and Texture Consortium have achieved promising results. These outcomes could signifi...

Global vegetable sector: dynamics and challenges

12 April 2024

The global vegetable sector has faced significant challenges in recent years. Issues such as the coronavirus pandemic, extreme weather, and logistical problems have impacted vegetable consumption, production, and trade w...

'Technology feeds the future of food industry'

11 April 2024

Digital developments are rapid and bring efficiency. But what technological innovations do food companies need to confidently face the future? How do they know which solution fits their company best and can also ensure p...

Pressure on raw materials dampens food industry

11 April 2024

The Dutch food industry continues to face persistent challenges. Production volume has now been lower than the previous year for ten consecutive months, a trend that is expected to continue, according to ING. Recent f...

Protein transition: The Dutch expect action from food producers

09 April 2024

A majority (65.7%) of Dutch people support the protein transition to a more plant-based diet, as shown in a report by ProVeg in collaboration with Kieskompas. This raises a critical question: how will the food industry r...