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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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More chicken from Ukraine on the European market

31 October 2025

The European Union and Ukraine have reached a new agreement on the import of poultry and eggs. The deal is part of a revision of their existing free trade zone. Not everyone welcomes the outcome — particularly in Eastern...

Nearly 6 in 10 consumers use supplements

30 October 2025

More and more people are taking, or drinking, something extra to stay healthy. Nutritional supplements are no longer a niche product but a booming market where natural ingredients, emotions and local flavors make the dif...

Nutriearth begins natural vitamin D3 production in France

29 October 2025

In Carvin, northern France, the moment has arrived: Nutriearth has opened its first commercial production site. The company produces natural vitamin D3 from edible insects — a first that aims to make the European market ...

NVWA: ‘Plant-based minced meat’ no longer allowed

27 October 2025

The NVWA has issued warnings to producers of meat alternatives. The word “minced meat” may no longer appear on packaging when it concerns a vegetarian or plant-based product. A remarkable move, since the name has been fi...

European pork market under pressure from export strain

24 October 2025

The European pork market is under significant pressure. Production remains high — something few had anticipated. On top of that, China has imposed anti-dumping tariffs on European pork. The impact is being felt across th...

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...