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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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Growing trust in food safety, but concerns over microplastics rise

25 September 2025

An increasing number of Europeans feel familiar with the EU's complex food safety system. According to the latest Eurobarometer, published by EFSA, 79% of citizens say they are aware that there are rules in place to keep...

Shrinking livestock puts dairy and meat sector under pressure

23 September 2025

The Dutch livestock population is expected to shrink by 12 to 15 percent in the coming years. Fewer cows, fewer pigs – and therefore less milk and meat. This puts the entire chain under pressure. Slaughterhouses are hit ...

Ede building European hub for protein innovation

22 September 2025

Ede is stepping up its game in the world of sustainable proteins. The NIZO site will transform over the coming years into a vibrant food innovation park. Startups, scale-ups, researchers, and companies will join forces h...

Private-label meat substitutes gain ground on health

22 September 2025

Meat substitutes are getting healthier, and that’s good news. Supermarket private labels are showing it can be done: less salt, better nutrition. New data from ProVeg confirm the trend. Private labels perform remarkab...

Organic on the menu: LVVN supports restaurants during 'Gastvrij Rotterdam'

19 September 2025

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature (LVVN) is working to increase the presence of organic products in the hospitality industry. During Gastvrij Rotterdam, the ministry is offering practical e...

Cocoa farmers gain income from the whole fruit

19 September 2025

In Ivory Coast, a new facility now processes the often-discarded white pulp of the cocoa fruit. Kumasi Drinks and the Chocolonely Foundation, in collaboration with ETG/Beyond Beans, are working to create a more sustainab...

Solar Foods progresses Solein® approval process in the US

18 September 2025

Solar Foods has submitted a GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) notification to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Solein®, aiming to receive a no questions letter confirming the ingredient's safety for its in...

What actually works for healthier eating?

18 September 2025

Wageningen University & Research opened its 2025–2026 academic year with the theme Food for health, what really works. Researchers presented practical ways to improve diets, reduce overeating, and support better food...

Getting plant-based proteins to the consumer’s plate

17 September 2025

How do we make sure consumers actually buy and eat sustainable, protein-rich innovations? That’s the focus of the PLENTY project, which officially launched on 11 September with a hands-on event featuring product demos, c...

Stronger earnings through supply chain cooperation

16 September 2025

Collaboration within the food supply chain provides clear benefits for farmers pursuing sustainability. The main advantages are cost savings and security of product sales. This is the outcome of research by the Netherlan...

Online edition september 2025 | (New) Proteins

15 September 2025

The demand for alternative proteins is high—and still growing. They're sought after as substitutes for costly animal proteins and as key ingredients in high-protein products. Protei...

Innovation is a fight against the urge to give up

15 September 2025

Successful innovation calls for a fool — a court jester. Someone who walks into closed doors and still gets back up. Mary van Hoek–Hendriks is that person. Throughout her career, she’s encountered resistance more than on...

Column by Judith Witte: With heart and soul

15 September 2025

This past summer, I walked the Camino del Norte – more than 1,000 km from Hendaye in France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. And beyond; to Muxia and Finisterre, or ‘the end of the world’. I walked mostly alone, yet I...

Product improvement using plant-based protein ingredients

15 September 2025

The demand for alternative proteins is high and continues to grow—both as a substitute for expensive animal-based proteins and as a key component in protein-enriched products. Protein ingredient specialists Marijn van de...

Van Koolen is GEA’s partner in plant-based production

15 September 2025

The transition toward alternative proteins is irreversible. GEA understands this, and as of 2025, offers fully integrated production lines for vegan, vegetarian, and fermented food products. Clients across the food indus...