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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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Workplace sabotage, the hidden threat to your business

15 September 2025

“Fancy a coffee break?” asked an employee as he listlessly worked at a potato sorting belt. When I said yes, he pulled out a brick and placed it on the conveyor leading to a cutting machine. Before I fully realised what ...

Your next step with AI: examples and practical guidance

15 September 2025

The food industry is under pressure. Consumers expect freshness, variety, sustainability and convenience, while production processes are becoming more complex, regulations more stringent, and margins tighter. On top of t...

Animal-Free Proteins: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities

15 September 2025

Precision fermentation is reshaping the food industry. This technology enables the production of proteins—such as whey proteins, caseins and ovalbumin—with a lower environmental impact than their animal-derived counterpa...

Column by Saskia Stender: Recharged… and moving on

15 September 2025

The moment schools are back in session and traffic jams return, you know summer is just about over. While some are still in holiday mode, others are already stepping into autumn with fresh energy and new plans. Calendars...

Automated packaging lines by Multivac

11 September 2025

Whether it’s ready meals or delicatessen products, MULTIVAC provides automation and system solutions for the food industry as a leading partner. This expertise will be presented at FACHPACK in Nuremberg from 23 to 25 Sep...

Debate reignites over use of meat-related terms for vega products

11 September 2025

On 8 September 2025, the agriculture committee of the European Parliament voted in favour of banning meat-related terms for plant-based products. Words like "burger", "sausage" and "steak" would no longer be allowed. The...

Considering outsourcing microalgae production?

10 September 2025

Morocco offers excellent natural conditions for microalgae cultivation, with over 280 days of sunlight per year. This stable solar availability allows for energy-efficient, high-quality biomass production. Combined with ...

First Dutch regenerative herb chain

10 September 2025

Verstegen Spices & Sauces, Schevichoven Droogt and three farmers are working together on the Netherlands’ first regenerative herb supply chain. On 4 September 2025, Michel Driessen (Verstegen), Mark Schraauwen (Verst...

DKB makes your comfort food surprising and unique

09 September 2025

Autumn is just around the corner – the season of warmth, togetherness, and comfort food. The Five Spices BBQ croquettes from DKB Foodsolutions are a perfect match. Combined with the Master Sauce Five Spices, they make an...

Dutch consumers increase spending on sustainable food

09 September 2025

In 2024, Dutch consumers once again spent more on sustainable food. Total spending increased by around 4% compared to the previous year. As a result, the share of sustainable food remained stable at 21% of all food purch...

QR code GS1 supports reducing food waste

08 September 2025

The message during the ‘Waste-Free Week’ is clear: stop throwing food away. Reducing waste for just one week in the Netherlands could save 23 million meals. Standards like the QR Code powered by GS1 can help make this po...

Lower US tariffs affect Dutch agricultural exports

08 September 2025

After six months of trade tensions, the EU and the U.S. reached an agreement on July 28 2025. The threat of a 30 percent tariff has been withdrawn; instead, a standard import duty of 15 percent now applies – including to...

Processed potato production gains global momentum

04 September 2025

The global potato market is shifting rapidly, particularly due to the rising demand for frozen fries. Between 2019 and 2024, the export value of frozen potato products grew from USD 7.7 billion to USD 13.2 billion. That ...

Odin leads Dutch supermarkets in plant-based proteins

03 September 2025

Organic supermarket Odin leads all Dutch supermarkets in the share of plant-based proteins on its shelves. While the national average sits at 40% plant-based and 60% animal-based, Odin reaches 67.1% plant-based and 32.9%...

No Waste Army connects surplus food to sustainable growth

03 September 2025

When Dutch growers Robin and Adriaan were stuck with tons of apples and pears after a hailstorm, four entrepreneurs from Breda stepped in. Organic farmers Hanneke and Bart faced a similar issue when supermarkets chose ch...