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More health risks in plant-based substitutes than expected

The vegan section in supermarkets continues to grow rapidly. But eating plant-based doesn't automatically mean fewer health risks. Research from the University of Antwerp shows that meat and cheese substitutes can someti..

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Soft fruit chain requests support for EU promotion campaign

07 June 2024

The Dutch soft fruit sector has taken a significant step to boost the consumption of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. An application has been submitted in Brussels for a three-year promotion camp...

New genetically modified potato

06 June 2024

A new genetically modified potato, developed by potato breeder Dave Douches from Michigan State University, has been granted exemption from biotechnology regulations in the United States. Known as Kal91.3, this potato of...

Scientists discover fungus that breaks down plastic

06 June 2024

A marine fungus, Parengyodontium album, has been found to break down plastic. This was recently announced in the journal Science of the Total Environment. The fungus lives on plastic waste in the ocean and breaks down po...

Radboud: sustainable plastic is not a silver bullet

05 June 2024

Sustainable plastic turns out not to be the solution it appears to be. Despite the annual production of hundreds of millions of tons of plastic and the search for alternatives, turns out that so-called sustainable plasti...

Amcor opens innovation center in Belgium

31 May 2024

Amcor has opened its latest European Innovation Center in Ghent, Belgium. Here, the packaging leader will collaborate with European brands and retailers to design packaging that benefits both consumers and the environmen...

What 33,657 inspections teach us about food safety

30 May 2024

Food safety oversight covers the entire food chain, from plant to animal. In 2023, the NVWA’s approach proved its value once again during an incident involving rodent poison. Immediate action was taken to mitigate risks....

Food companies urged for stricter lifestyle prevention

30 May 2024

The battle against overweight and obesity is progressing slowly. The Centraal Bureau Levensmiddelenhandel is calling on supermarkets and food companies to take lifestyle prevention more seriously. More action needed ...

ME-AT turns traditional German products vegan

29 May 2024

The vegan brand ME-AT the alternative, part of the Vion Food Group, presents three German classics in a plant-based version: Nuremberg sausages, Leberkäse, and Sauerbraten. These products not only look similar to their a...

Most Dutch know little about plant-based protein sources

27 May 2024

Research from Green Chef shows that 67% of Dutch people do not know that proteins can also come from plant-based sources, despite our diet having a significant impact on the planet. Only 15% of respondents get most of th...

Major cost increase for chicken due to ECC welfare standards

23 May 2024

A new study reveals shocking cost increases for chicken meat in the EU due to stricter animal welfare standards. The introduction of the European Chicken Commitment (ECC) threatens not only to raise prices but also to ha...

Significant 10 percent decline in food industry revenue

23 May 2024

The Dutch food industry saw its revenue drop by nearly 10 percent in the first quarter of 2024. March was the most notable month, with a revenue decrease of 11.9 percent. January (-9.6 percent) and February (-7.4 percent...

Accelerating the protein transition: six key strategies

23 May 2024

The Dutch food industry faces a significant challenge: the way we produce and consume proteins is no longer sustainable. Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is leading the search for sustainable, fair, and balance...

Campaign aims to make eggplants more appealing

22 May 2024

The 'Lekker Eigenwijs' campaign seeks to put more eggplants on Dutch dinner tables. Recent research shows that consumers lack knowledge about how to prepare eggplants. This fruit vegetable is not top of mind for many. On...

Broad sugar tax on food feasible and tenable

17 May 2024

A recent report by Ecorys, commissioned by the Ministries of Finance and Health, shows that a broad sugar tax on food is not only feasible but also offers significant health benefits. The study indicates that this tax pr...

26 food companies in Gelderland join forces

16 May 2024

Twenty-six food production companies in Gelderland have further consolidated their efforts within the new collaborative venture, the Food Production Cluster. This initiative was officially announced at a meeting on May 1...