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Is more protein always better?

High-protein products are becoming increasingly common in supermarkets. In the United States, 61 percent of consumers increased their protein intake in 2024. In 2019, that figure was 48 percent. Manufacturers responded b..

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Supermarket prices are diverging again

24 December 2025

You see it more and more often: the price gap between budget and A-brands continues to widen. A recent price survey by the Consumentenbond shows that budget groceries have actually become cheaper since November 2024. A-b...

Animal welfare sets the course for the poultry sector in 2040

23 December 2025

Demand for eggs and poultry meat continues to grow. Even so, production in the Netherlands is set to decline slightly toward 2040. That may sound contradictory, but it is not. Stricter requirements on animal welfare and ...

Vakblad Voedingsindustrie looks back on 2025

23 December 2025

The year 2025 has come to a close, and what a year it was for the food industry — and for our magazine! From groundbreaking product innovations to inspiring stories about sustainability and packaging, this year was full ...

Food industry keeps growing despite challenges

22 December 2025

The Dutch food industry continues to grow in 2025, even though companies are running into limitations. Supply chain issues and staff shortages are holding the sector back. ABN AMRO forecasts a volume increase of 1.5 perc...

Influencers use prohibited claims when promoting food products

22 December 2025

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has examined how influencers handle claims when promoting food products. Analysis of Instagram posts shows that prohibited claims also appear among influencers ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...