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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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Dutch meat consumption at its lowest point in twenty years

23 October 2025

The Dutch are eating less and less meat. In 2024, the average per capita meat consumption reached 74.4 kilos — the lowest figure since 2005. That is shown in the annual Vleesnota by Wageningen University & Research, comm...

Sustainability and technology drive growth in the food sector

21 October 2025

The Dutch food industry continues to grow, though in a different way than before. Sustainability, technology and changing consumer preferences are increasingly setting the pace. This is shown by Food market 2025: Growth ...

Column Judith Witte: All senses switched to ‘on’

20 October 2025

We’re sitting across from each other, my husband and I, analyzing the color of the wine in our glasses. Soft yellow. We swirl it gently in the glass and take in the aroma. Full and rich. Time for a sip. I let the wine ro...

Peter Verstrate: ‘AI drives the future of cultivated meat’

20 October 2025

Peter Verstrate’s journey into cultivated meat, as co-founder and COO of Mosa Meat B.V., began in the early 2000s. More precisely, it started the day Willem van Eelen—widely regarded as the ‘The Godfather’ of cultivated ...

Opportunities and possibilities of smart food manufacturing

20 October 2025

‘How can we increase our output, improve efficiency, and lower costs at the same time?' That’s the question many managers in food production companies are grappling with. Which smart gadgets are currently being developed...

Bart van der Nagel: Allergen analysis in a new light

20 October 2025

Food safety is not a luxury, but a necessity. At a time when more and more people are affected by food allergies, the importance of reliable analysis methods has become greater than ever. In the past, a simple test would...

Plukon anticipates on growing demand for chicken

20 October 2025

The increasing demand for sustainably produced poultry is an undeniable trend. Plukon Food Group is adapting its machinery accordingly. To meet the demand from retailers, a second Nock machine from IB Food-Machines has b...

CRAFT builds the world’s first cultivated meat farm

20 October 2025

The CRAFT Consortium, consisting of RespectFarms, Wageningen University & Research, Mosa Meat, Aleph Farms, Multus, Kipster, and Royal Kuijpers, has started designing and building the world’s first cultivated meat fa...

How food structure affects calorie intake

20 October 2025

There is growing evidence that a high eating rate of energy-dense foods is associated with health risks. Multiple studies show that fast eating is linked to overeating and weight gain. Moreover, research indicates that s...

Beyond Meat renews: packaging, recipe and appeal

20 October 2025

Beyond Meat is introducing a redesigned packaging concept and updated chicken-style products. The packaging has a more premium look, is easier to recycle and will be rolled out across Europe starting 17 October 2025. The...

Moving forward: the protein shift doesn’t stop at the border

17 October 2025

The alternative protein sector is gaining momentum — but it’s far from easy. Companies are eager to scale up but run into barriers. Fragmented policy, for instance. Or consumers who prefer to stick to what they know. At ...

Vion wins Innovation Award for AI tackling tail biting

17 October 2025

On 15 October, Vion received the Innovation Award during the Dutch Pork & Poultry Expo 2025. The company won with its project ‘AI for a healthy curly tail’, which has been in development for three years. The award wa...

Support grows for a fair meat price

16 October 2025

A large majority of Dutch consumers are open to paying more for meat, as long as the money is used responsibly. A recent election poll by MarketResponse, commissioned by the TAPP Coalition, shows that 63% of respondents ...

What do you really need to know about the EUDR?

14 October 2025

The European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) calls for a new approach in the food supply chain. Not just producers, but every link leading to the European market will soon need to demonstrably meet strict due diligence r...

EU debate on ‘meat names’ illogical and counterproductive

13 October 2025

The European Union finds itself in the middle of a linguistic tug-of-war over plant-based products. Earlier this month, the European Parliament voted in favor of restricting the use of terms such as “burger,” “sausage,” ...