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Is more protein always better?

High-protein products are becoming increasingly common in supermarkets. In the United States, 61 percent of consumers increased their protein intake in 2024. In 2019, that figure was 48 percent. Manufacturers responded b..

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Building in the food industry is always tailor-made

29 June 2026

Every construction project is unique: there are countless factors to consider. The food industry is no exception. Or is it? In this sector, “countless” is actually an understatement. But Pim Bles, Project Manager Buildin...

Flavor first: A roll with a purpose

29 June 2026

A sausage roll, but different. Lighter, just as flavorful, and built on an unexpected foundation. With their Zwamcijsje and Baasbroodje, Mendelt Tillema and Rick Houtepen show that change can sometimes start with somethi...

Drying processes can be made more sustainable and efficient

29 June 2026

Drying is one of the most energy-intensive processes in the food industry. Yet it is entirely possible to make this process more sustainable. What adjustments can be made? And where can the greatest gains be achieved? Wa...

RIVM: Product reformulation needs to accelerate

29 June 2026

The first nationwide RIVM monitors provide insight into the progress of healthier food. The composition of food products has improved slightly since 2020. At the same time, the results show that further product reformula...

Dairy sector consolidates expertise for market access and exports

26 June 2026

The Dutch dairy sector is consolidating its expertise in veterinary market access and exports at the Nederlandse Zuivel Organisatie (NZO). As of July 1, the organization will take over these responsibilities. With this m...

Insufficient NVWA inspection capacity puts slaughterhouses under pressure

26 June 2026

Slaughterhouses depend on timely NVWA inspections. According to a recently submitted motion, a shortage of inspection capacity is causing delays and production stoppages. Member of Parliament Wiersma is therefore calling...

Does the Netherlands feed the world? WUR questions it

25 June 2026

The Netherlands is widely known as a major agricultural exporter. However, a new study by Wageningen University & Research (WUR) suggests that this picture changes when more than export value is taken into account. T...

Restaurant chain revenue grows as spending per visit rises

24 June 2026

The largest Dutch restaurant chains generated higher combined revenue despite a slight decline in the number of visits. That growth was driven mainly by higher spending per visit. This is a development that is also relev...

Schouten Europe acquires Bobeldijk Food Group

24 June 2026

Schouten Europe, producer of plant-based meat and fish alternatives, is acquiring fellow industry player Bobeldijk Food Group from Deventer. With the acquisition, the family-owned company is expanding its production capa...

Belgium further tightens dietary guidelines

23 June 2026

Belgium’s Superior Health Council (HGR) has published new dietary recommendations. The guidelines are scientifically substantiated, tailored to Belgian eating habits, and are intended to promote better health. The Counci...

New Whole Grain Standard Brings Clarity

23 June 2026

A new ISO standard has, for the first time, established a global definition of what constitutes whole grain. Agreements have also been made on how whole grain content should be calculated and declared on product labels. ...

Sugar tax approaches as industry opposition grows

22 June 2026

The Dutch government is working on a sugar tax for food products and a new levy on non-alcoholic beverages based on their sugar content. The measures are intended to reduce sugar consumption. FNLI warns of higher costs, ...

Food inflation slows growth in the food industry

22 June 2026

After a strong 2025, growth in the food sector is beginning to level off. The food industry still achieved volume growth of 3 percent last year, driven largely by exports. For 2026, ABN AMRO expects volumes to remain sta...

Agricultural raw material supply declines

22 June 2026

Dutch agriculture and horticulture produced more in 2025 than a year earlier. Favorable weather conditions resulted in high yields in arable farming and greenhouse horticulture. The dairy sector also managed to increase ...

1 in 5 Europeans does not have enough to eat

19 June 2026

One in five Europeans does not have sufficient access to food. That is the claim made by the 360 organisations behind a new European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI). According to them, 42 million Europeans go to bed hungry ev...