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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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Soy sauce by-product used across food applications

15 December 2025

A by-product that usually stays out of sight turns out to be surprisingly versatile. Ten culinary makers were given three months to work with moromi. This is the fermented residue that remains after pressing soy sauce. T...

Milk price drops to lowest level in ten years

12 December 2025

Things are moving fast in the European dairy market. Within just a few months, milk prices have fallen sharply. Pressure is greatest on the free market for raw milk, with effects felt across the entire chain. For consume...

Healthy food increasingly high on the agenda

11 December 2025

Encouraging healthier eating does not happen at the store alone. That message comes through clearly in the updated Health Overview by the Central Bureau of Food Trade (CBL), presented during Chefs Table 2025. The publica...

Growth in animal protein levels off toward 2026

11 December 2025

After years of growth, the global animal protein market is easing off slightly. In 2026, production growth is expected to slow further. This is shown by new research from RaboResearch. The differences between animal spec...

Best read articles November 2025

11 December 2025

November provided a clear picture of the themes shaping the food industry. Questions about blood plasma in meat, stricter hygiene requirements, and recurring practical issues drew significant attention. The societal cost...

EU tightens import controls on food

10 December 2025

The European Commission is stepping up its efforts. At the border – and beyond – stricter checks are being introduced for food, animals and plants entering the EU. In Brussels, Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi discussed the ...

Pressure on the food industry slows growth in 2026

09 December 2025

The brakes are coming on. While the food industry still posts more than 3% growth in 2025, that upward line stalls next year. That happens because companies have been running into the same wall for quite some time: too l...

Food companies remain attractive acquisition targets

09 December 2025

The food industry remains a stable sector. And that stability continues to attract buyers. Not only because of scale benefits or access to new products, but also because major investments are becoming heavier to carry. A...

New protein guidelines adjust Five Basic Food Groups

05 December 2025

The Dutch Health Council has tightened its recommendations for protein sources, and that immediately sets things in motion at the Dutch Food Center (Voedingscentrum). The organization is working on an updated version of ...

The Dutch eat more legumes, production is not keeping up

02 December 2025

Legumes are turning up in our shopping carts more often. Not only because the range is growing, but also because manufacturers are using them cleverly in snacks, meals, and plant-based alternatives. Still, one thing has ...

Week Without Meat becomes ‘Change Things Up A Bit’

01 December 2025

Starting in March 2026, the Dutch Vegetarian Society will roll out a new nationwide campaign: Change Things Up A Bit. The successor to Week Without Meat and Dairy comes with a much friendlier tone. Less pressure, more ro...

Dutch consumers remain critical of meat alternatives

28 November 2025

Supermarket shelves are packed with plant-based options, yet Dutch consumers aren’t easily persuaded. That’s clear from the latest Markteffect Vleesvervangers Monitor, which examined how people make their choices and whe...

Tastings innovative fermentation permitted

27 November 2025

The Netherlands is taking another step as a frontrunner in food innovation. Tastings of products made through innovative fermentation are now permitted. This makes the Netherlands the first EU country to allow them. The ...

EUDR delayed again: new date set for late 2026

27 November 2025

In October 2025, the situation seemed clear. Large food companies were expected to comply with the EUDR by December 30, 2025, while smaller businesses had until December 30, 2026. A month later, everything shifted again....

Fine looms for Vivera over the term ‘vegetarian mince’

26 November 2025

The debate surrounding plant-based product names is gaining momentum again. Vivera has received notice that the NVWA intends to issue a fine for using the term ‘vegetarian mince’. At the same time, ProVeg Nederland is ca...