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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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Youth brings new insights to the meat discussion

26 November 2025

The room filled up quickly at the Meat Café Youth Debate organized by the Centrale Organisatie voor de Vleessector (COV). Young participants sat down with people from business, government, politics, and NGOs. The convers...

Kaly Chatakondu: 'From CO₂ to Superfoods'

24 November 2025

The key to greener nutrition is in the air. Literally — because the start-up Arborea converts CO₂ into microalgae by cleverly industrializing photosynthesis, without cutting down a single tree. An innovation that raises ...

ICoMST 2025: ‘Real Meat, Real Care’

24 November 2025

This year’s annual International Congress of Meat Science and Technology (ICoMST) took place in Girona, Spain. At this 71st edition, 485 meat scientists from more than 40 countries gathered to gain insights into topics c...

MOAH detection accelerates steps toward safer food

24 November 2025

In food products, countless harmful substances can be present; including MOAH, which stands for Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbon. These are chemical compounds originating from mineral oil. Wageningen Food Safety Research...

AI in the food industry: from experiment to necessity

24 November 2025

Artificial intelligence and automation are reshaping day-to-day practice in the food industry. During a joint mini-conference on 6 November 2025, organized by Mikrocentrum, OSV and Next Tech Food Factories, professionals...

These six Food Heroes are making an impact in 2025

21 November 2025

On Friday, November 21, the Ballroom of BlueCity Rotterdam fills up with food innovators, partners, and jury members. The energy rises as the Food Heroes of 2025 walk across the red carpet. Six people who, sometimes agai...

Ultra-processed food and health: the hard facts

20 November 2025

Ultra-processed food has expanded worldwide over the past decades — and, according to a major international research group, there is no sign of that slowing down. The researchers show that these products increasingly rep...

Sixteen food companies launch Zaan Food Makers

20 November 2025

Sixteen major food companies in the Zaanstreek are taking a new approach. They have joined forces under the name Zaan Food Makers, together with their nine international R&D centres. During the launch, alderman Steph...

Food industry feels the pressure but keeps innovating

19 November 2025

The Dutch food industry continues to hold its ground. Despite rising costs and geopolitical pressure, the sector manages to keep production steady. It doesn’t happen by itself, but the industry remains a solid pillar of ...

Food industry turnover rises on stronger export demand

18 November 2025

The food industry recorded another increase in turnover in the third quarter. The growth rate was lower than in the first two quarters, yet still clearly positive. Export played an important role in this development, acc...

Stress, simplicity and me-time shape food trends in 2026

17 November 2025

Consumers are dealing with stress, financial pressure and uncertainty. This directly affects the way they eat. Innova Market Insights outlines five clear consumer trends for 2026. For the Dutch food industry, these trend...

Millennials shape new food choices

17 November 2025

The Millennial generation is putting a clear mark on the food market. Raised in a period of rapid digital growth and global influence, they view food differently from previous generations. Food needs to serve a purpose. ...

Seaweed popular, but food safety remains a concern

14 November 2025

Seaweed is appearing on more and more menus. In salads, wraps, chips, and noodles. This trend is driven not only by the rise of sushi but also by the search for alternative proteins. As a result, interest within the food...

ProVeg provides insight into the protein transition of 190 companies

13 November 2025

The shift from animal-based to plant-based foods is steadily taking shape. With the launch of the new platform Eiwitstand.nl, ProVeg Netherlands shows which goals 190 Dutch organisations have set and how far they have pr...

New law aims to better protect labor migrants

12 November 2025

The Dutch government has approved the Admission of Labor Provision Act. Under this new law, employment agencies and other companies that supply workers may only do so if they are officially registered. Companies hiring s...