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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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Dairy, meat and cocoa most important export products

19 January 2026

Dutch agricultural exports reached a value of €137.5 billion in 2025. That is 8.4 percent more than in 2024. The increase is largely due to higher prices and, to a lesser extent, an increase in export volumes. This is ev...

New subsidy round for agri and food innovation

19 January 2026

The Dutch agri and food sector is among the global leaders. Companies provide millions of people with safe and healthy food every day and contribute to societal challenges such as climate change and the raw materials tra...

Food sector 2026: recovery continues cautiously

16 January 2026

The outlook for the Dutch food sector in 2026 is moderately positive. Purchasing power is improving and consumer confidence is recovering cautiously, leading to higher volumes. That recovery, however, is unevenly distrib...

Five key vegetarian trends for 2026

16 January 2026

Plant-based eating is gaining a fixed place in the Dutch dietary pattern. De Vegetariërsbond identifies five veg trends for 2026 in vegetarian and vegan food. The insights are based on the annual Vegamonitor by Panelwiza...

WHO calls for higher taxes on sugar and alcohol

15 January 2026

Sugary drinks and alcohol remain relatively affordable in many countries. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), this has direct consequences for public health. In two new reports, the organization urges gover...

Dutch fruit and vegetable sector grows by 2%

15 January 2026

In 2025, the Netherlands further strengthened its role in the international fruit and vegetable supply chain. Trade showed growth in production, imports, and exports. Consumption in the Netherlands also increased slightl...

SeaNext gives seafood a fixed place in the protein transition

15 January 2026

The protein transition is well underway. Consumers are eating more consciously and looking for greater variety on their plates. Plant-based foods receive a lot of attention, but one protein source often remains underrepr...

New study links preservatives to cancer

14 January 2026

Preservatives are widely used within the food industry. They extend shelf life and limit microbial growth. A new prospective cohort study published in BMJ now shows that higher intakes of several commonly used preservati...

Impact of summer organic campaign remains limited

13 January 2026

Organic food is more top of mind, but does not yet end up in shopping carts more often. That is the outcome of the national Biologisch Voedsel campaign, which ran from June 2 through July 6, 2025. The campaign effect stu...

U.S. dietary guidelines emphasize real food choices

13 January 2026

On January 7, the United States published new dietary guidelines. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are presented as a “historic reset” in response to a national health crisis. The guidelines place strong emphasis on ...

Slogan ‘Chicken! The most versatile piece of meat’ returns

13 January 2026

The slogan is familiar to many people in the Netherlands. In 2026, 'Kip! Het meest veelzijdige stukje vlees' (Chicken! The most versatile piece of meat) returns in a new public-facing campaign by NEPLUVI. With a contempo...

Foodservice sector sees further revenue growth

12 January 2026

The Dutch market for food and drinks consumed outside the home continues to grow. In 2025, consumers spent €23 billion within the Out of Home sector. This represents revenue growth of 3.9%. As a result, the sector is mov...

Global food prices rise by 4.3%

12 January 2026

International food prices edged down slightly in December. No major shock, no break in the trend, but a clear movement after earlier increases. At the same time, the annual average shows that 2025 as a whole was more exp...

Van Rooi and Van Loon Group join forces

08 January 2026

Van Rooi and Van Loon Group intend to join forces. With this move, both companies aim to continue building together on a high-quality, sustainable, and transparent food chain. The collaboration is intended to result in a...

Functional nutrition: five trends for 2026

07 January 2026

Functional nutrition is no longer a niche. This is evident from Nutritional Trends 2026, the latest trend report by FrieslandCampina Ingredients. Protein enrichment, fibers, and multifunctional beverages form the common ...