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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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First yeast oil demonstration plant by NoPalm and NIZO

02 September 2025

Biotech company NoPalm Ingredients and contract research organization NIZO have signed an agreement to establish NoPalm’s first demonstration plant at the Food Innovation Campus in Ede. For the first time, the entire pro...

Export drives strong growth in Dutch food sector

02 September 2025

The Dutch food industry is showing strong performance in 2025. ING expects a 3% increase in production volume, supported by improving consumer purchasing power both at home and abroad. Consumers are buying more premium a...

Food100 2025 names 100 changemakers transforming the Dutch food system

29 August 2025

The 2025 Food100 list highlights 100 individuals reshaping the Dutch food landscape. It features 50 young talents under 35 and 50 experienced professionals over 35, all working to make the food chain healthier, more sust...

Overcapacity meat and dairy due to livestock herd reduction

28 August 2025

The 15 to 18 percent decline in the Dutch livestock herd is having a significant impact on the dairy and meat sectors. With fewer animals, the supply of milk and meat has dropped, creating overcapacity at businesses oper...

Potato price plummets, fries cost the same

27 August 2025

Farmers are sometimes paid less than five cents per kilo, while you’re still paying fifty cents or more in the store. A good harvest and more land under cultivation have made processing potatoes abundant, but that abunda...

Snackwise Collective: new factory, clear mission

27 August 2025

On an industrial estate in Nieuw-Vennep, machines are now running to produce bitterballen and kroketten. But this isn’t your average factory. It’s the result of a shared ambition between Cas & Kas, GRO and SnackWize....

Growing potatoes with treated wastewater

27 August 2025

As droughts become more frequent, farmers are increasingly facing water shortages. Treated wastewater could offer a solution—it’s available year-round, even during dry spells. But is it safe enough to use on food crops? ...

Meatable acquires Uncommon Bio’s tech

26 August 2025

The Dutch company Meatable is significantly expanding its technological base through the acquisition of UK-based Uncommon Bio. The deal includes the company’s food-focused platform, along with patented technology, intell...

Meat supply and hospitality form strategic partnership

26 August 2025

The hospitality sector remains a key sales channel for meat and fish. At the same time, animal proteins represent a significant cost for restaurant owners. Both industries face similar challenges: a shrinking livestock p...

PlanetProof and Beter Leven launch joint dairy pilot

21 August 2025

SMK and the Dierenbescherming (Animal protection) are joining forces. The organisations behind On the way to PlanetProof and the Beter Leven (Better Life) quality label are launching a joint pilot in the dairy sector. Th...

CONO Kaasmakers acquires Jacques’ Kruidenboter

21 August 2025

CONO Kaasmakers is taking a new step. The cooperative behind Beemster cheese has acquired Jacques’ Kruidenboter BV in Den Helder. This not only adds another product category, but also strengthens its position in the dair...

Nestlé gets more out of the cocoa fruit

20 August 2025

Making chocolate from only part of the fruit? Nestlé saw room for improvement. The company developed a new technique that uses up to 30% more of the cocoa fruit. Less waste, more yield, without compromising on taste. ...

Steady growth continues for Dutch food industry

19 August 2025

The Dutch food industry continues to perform well. In the second quarter of 2025, turnover rose by 8.3 percent compared to the same period a year earlier. Not a one-off spike, just a solid continuation of the upward tren...

Share of healthy meat substitutes has tripled

19 August 2025

Shoppers looking for healthier choices in the vegetarian aisle now have more options on hand. The share of meat substitutes that meet all criteria of the Dutch healthy eating guidelines has nearly tripled since 2023: fro...

EU confirms digestive health benefits of kiwi

19 August 2025

A first for the fresh produce aisle: for the very first time, a fresh fruit has been granted an authorised health claim by the European Commission. That honor goes to Zespri’s green kiwi. Eating two kiwis a day, with at ...