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Plant-based protein in hospitals: progress remains unclear

88% of hospitals have set a target to increase their share of plant-based protein. Only one in four publicly reports on progress. This makes it unclear whether the sector will meet its targets. These findings come from r..

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The real impact of PFAS on the food chain

18 February 2026

The societal costs of PFAS pollution in Europe run into the billions. This is evident from the European Commission report The cost of PFAS pollution for our society. The findings are directly relevant to the Dutch food i...

Lidl: 46% of sales within the Disc of Five

17 February 2026

Lidl is stepping up its commitment to healthier eating. The supermarket has set a new target for 2030. By then, at least 46% of food sales must fall within the Disc of Five guidelines. The ambition applies to the entire ...

New sugar tax hits 20% of supermarket assortment

13 February 2026

A new sugar tax is putting supermarkets on edge. The government intends to introduce a levy from 2030 on pre-packaged foods containing more than 6% sugar. That currently affects nearly one in five supermarket products. T...

ING: Food inflation eases in 2026

12 February 2026

Consumers remain concerned about their grocery bills. Still, new projections point to easing price pressure in 2026. This offers food companies and retailers some cautious relief, although demand remains fragile. Infl...

These 33 crops are resilient, healthy and future-proof

12 February 2026

Dutch agriculture relies heavily on a limited number of dominant crops. WWF-NL and the Louis Bolk Instituut aim to change that. They present a list of 33 food crops that, according to their research, make the strongest c...

Shorter waiting time for electricity connection

11 February 2026

The queue for an electricity connection has been a persistent headache for years. Food companies sometimes wait a long time for a new or upgraded connection. As a result, expansion plans and sustainability projects are d...

Better for Nature & Farmers wins Agribusiness Award 2026

11 February 2026

Better for Nature & Farmers has won the Agribusiness Award 2026. The award was presented on Tuesday 10 February at Ahoy Rotterdam during the ABN AMRO Open. The jury praised the program’s professional and transparent ...

A smart sugar tax requires tailored measures

11 February 2026

The incoming coalition plans to introduce a sugar tax on pre-packaged products containing more than 6 percent sugar. This brings a long-standing policy issue back firmly to the table. According to Ceel Elemans, Expert at...

Italy and Germany strengthen algae sector

10 February 2026

Algae are gaining a firmer position on the European agenda. Germany and Italy signed a joint declaration of intent in Rome on strategic cooperation in the algae sector. The focus is on sustainable development, research, ...

Online edition February 2026 | Process innovation & Product innovation

09 February 2026

They want to be surprised time and again, those demanding consumers: with new flavours, textures, products and packaging. At the same time, labour, certain raw materials and energy are becoming scarcer—...

Column Judith Witte: Innovating

09 February 2026

At the beginning of the year, I am always bursting with good intentions. This year, I had come up with a few more. Eat less candy and snacks, go to bed on time, and don't buy any new clothes for the first few months. Not...

Wyno Zwanenburg: ‘Innovations need to be embraced'

09 February 2026

For years, Wyno Zwanenburg barely left his pig farm in Odiliapeel; today, his work takes him all over the world. His farming background proves invaluable when dealing with the complex issues that come his way. How does h...

'Innovation is not a question, it’s a necessity'

09 February 2026

They want to be surprised time and again, those demanding consumers: with new flavors, textures, products and packaging. At the same time, labor, certain raw materials and energy are becoming scarcer—and therefore more e...

Proud of the Dutch meat sector

09 February 2026

When people think of the Dutch meat sector, innovation, pride or cooperation may not be the first things that come to mind. Yet for me, these words are at the very heart of our sector. Since 1 April 2025, I have been cha...

Reducing food waste through smart innovation

09 February 2026

Reducing food waste requires more than good intentions. It calls for scalable technology, collaboration across the supply chain, and the courage to invest. OneThird demonstrates how a clear innovation strategy, backed by...