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Growing number of companies on the Protein Transition Map

The Protein Transition Map NL continues to expand: over the past year, 70 new organisations have been added. The growing list reflects just how much momentum the protein transition is gaining. A total of 520 companies an..

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Poultry Sector: Demand Recovery, Concerns about Supply

19 December 2023

The year 2023 brought favorable conditions for the Dutch poultry sector, with feed margins surpassing the average. Limited supply, partly due to the transition to Better Life 1-star and the impact of avian influenza, led...

Protein Challenge Rewards 6 Innovative Food Concepts

18 December 2023

On Thursday, December 14, six entrepreneurs from North Holland and Flevoland were presented with a €10,000 check in recognition of their innovative contributions to the Protein Challenge. This initiative, organized by th...

Biodiversity in the Supermarket: Do We Truly Consider It?

13 December 2023

Do products fly off the shelves when they are produced in a way that positively impacts biodiversity? Or does the consumer remain indifferent? Communication scientists Julia Shen and Marijn Poortvliet from Wageningen Uni...

UV Light: Unlocking the Potential of Circular Polymers

12 December 2023

In the pursuit of a sustainable circular economy, Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is delving into the ULTRADREAM project, investigating the development of biobased renewable polymers with inherent biodegradabi...

Fisheries Committee wants enhanced transparency in seafood

12 December 2023

In a recent report, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) stress the need for increased efforts in enhancing consumer information, market transparency, and traceability for fishery and aquaculture products within the...

Methylcellulose: Misleading or indispensable?

08 December 2023

In an era where food consciousness takes center stage, consumers aspire to embrace edibles adorned with a 'clean label': the fewer E-numbers or loaded ingredients adorning their food packages, the better. Yet, even in th...

Food Profiles: Understanding the Dynamics of Food Choices

08 December 2023

Every day, we make decisions about what to eat and how to do it. These choices are influenced by personal preferences, socio-cultural routines, and deep-seated beliefs. Food is more than just sustenance; it reflects our ...

Revolution in eating habits EU: Plant-based on the rise

08 December 2023

A recent pan-European survey, funded by the EU's Smart Protein project, sheds light on evolving dietary trends across the continent. Titled ‘Evolving appetites: an in-depth look at European attitudes towards plant-based ...

Food producer struggles with direct delivery to consumer

05 December 2023

In an era where convenience and exclusivity take center stage, the direct online sale of food products to consumers seems like a promising leap forward. However, recent research by ABN AMRO reveals that, despite growing ...

NEVO 2023: A critical view on meat and dairy alternatives

01 December 2023

The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) is unveiled the latest edition of the Dutch Food Composition Database (NEVO) on November 30, 2023. This edition provides detailed information on over 23...

Consumers Overcharged Due to Delivery Restrictions

01 December 2023

The Central Bureau of Grocery Trade (CBL) responds positively to the recent investigation by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate (EZK) into territorial delivery restrictions (TDRs). The report confirms what was ...

Brightlands Circular Space: Industrial-Scale Circular Plastics

01 December 2023

TNO, the University of Maastricht, and Brightlands Chemelot Campus have joined forces to sign an agreement for the establishment of Brightlands Circular Space. This innovative facility, situated on the Brightlands Chemel...

Questionmark launches reporting center for deceptive food claims

01 December 2023

The Questionmark Foundation has launched a reporting center to combat alleged misleading sustainability claims on food products. This initiative stems from the organization's desire to conduct thorough investigations int...

Minister Kuipers responds to call for GMO-free choices

30 November 2023

In response to the petition 'Keep our food GMO-free,' Minister Ernst Kuipers of Health, Welfare, and Sport has announced that the government is committed to preserving freedom of choice for consumers, particularly concer...

2023 Fi Innovation Awards: F&B Industry Leaders

29 November 2023

The Fi Innovation Awards are all about celebrating those who are pushing boundaries and effecting positive change in the food and beverage sector. A panel of respected industry experts, chaired by Prof. Colin Dennis, jud...