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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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Stress, simplicity and me-time shape food trends in 2026

17 November 2025

Consumers are dealing with stress, financial pressure and uncertainty. This directly affects the way they eat. Innova Market Insights outlines five clear consumer trends for 2026. For the Dutch food industry, these trend...

Seaweed popular, but food safety remains a concern

14 November 2025

Seaweed is appearing on more and more menus. In salads, wraps, chips, and noodles. This trend is driven not only by the rise of sushi but also by the search for alternative proteins. As a result, interest within the food...

ProVeg provides insight into the protein transition of 190 companies

13 November 2025

The shift from animal-based to plant-based foods is steadily taking shape. With the launch of the new platform Eiwitstand.nl, ProVeg Netherlands shows which goals 190 Dutch organisations have set and how far they have pr...

New law aims to better protect labor migrants

12 November 2025

The Dutch government has approved the Admission of Labor Provision Act. Under this new law, employment agencies and other companies that supply workers may only do so if they are officially registered. Companies hiring s...

The hidden cost of our food

11 November 2025

Food has become considerably more expensive in recent years. Yet the price at the checkout still doesn’t reflect what our food truly costs. According to Deloitte’s report The Hidden Bill, the social and environmental dam...

Best read articles of October 2025

07 November 2025

From ambitious construction projects to smart automation: October was all about growth and optimization in the food industry. While companies like Pally Biscuits and VSS Meat invest in the future, others are searching fo...

Portable testing device speeds up food safety checks

07 November 2025

Checking food safety without sending samples to a lab — it would save a lot of time. Chemist Gert Salentijn believes it’s possible. With a Vidi grant in hand, he is developing a portable testing device that allows produc...

Microbial fibres open new opportunities for food

07 November 2025

The search for sustainable fibre sources is taking an unexpected turn. In the Edible Microbes Consortium, companies and research institutes are working together on something that until recently seemed unlikely: using mic...

Gen Z chooses convenience over healthy meals

06 November 2025

They want to eat healthily, but time gets in the way. Young people aged 16 to 27 say that a busy schedule often pushes them toward convenience. Research commissioned by HAK shows that, despite good intentions, they rarel...

Food sector grows, but pressure on supply chains remains high

03 November 2025

The Dutch food industry is performing well. In fact, ABN AMRO expects volume growth in 2025 to exceed its earlier forecast of 1%. Encouraging news—but behind the numbers lies a more complex reality. Supply chains are bec...

More chicken from Ukraine on the European market

31 October 2025

The European Union and Ukraine have reached a new agreement on the import of poultry and eggs. The deal is part of a revision of their existing free trade zone. Not everyone welcomes the outcome — particularly in Eastern...

Nearly 6 in 10 consumers use supplements

30 October 2025

More and more people are taking, or drinking, something extra to stay healthy. Nutritional supplements are no longer a niche product but a booming market where natural ingredients, emotions and local flavors make the dif...

Nutriearth begins natural vitamin D3 production in France

29 October 2025

In Carvin, northern France, the moment has arrived: Nutriearth has opened its first commercial production site. The company produces natural vitamin D3 from edible insects — a first that aims to make the European market ...

NVWA: ‘Plant-based minced meat’ no longer allowed

27 October 2025

The NVWA has issued warnings to producers of meat alternatives. The word “minced meat” may no longer appear on packaging when it concerns a vegetarian or plant-based product. A remarkable move, since the name has been fi...

European pork market under pressure from export strain

24 October 2025

The European pork market is under significant pressure. Production remains high — something few had anticipated. On top of that, China has imposed anti-dumping tariffs on European pork. The impact is being felt across th...