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BENEO opens facility for fava bean processing

With the opening of a new facility in Obrigheim, BENEO strengthens its position in the market for plant-based ingredients. At the German site, locally grown fava beans are processed into high-quality raw materials for bo..

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Van Geloven: Lots of cheese, good crust, little dust

11 September 2023

A tasty snack is partly characterized by a nice crispy crust. But applying a good, even breadcrumb layer while limiting dust formation and waste is no easy task. Van Geloven Cuijk therefore purchased the latest CrumbMast...

Opportunities China's alternative protein sector

11 September 2023

Researchers value China's market for plant-based, protein-rich foods at €10.7 billion, witnessing an annual growth rate of 14.1% from 2019 to 2023. This presents a golden opportunity for Dutch companies. Several facto...

Column Pieter Vos: No pain, no push

11 September 2023

The protein transition is stagnating. The tipping point, crucial for a greener society, seems to be receding further and further into the future. The Central Government, in its campaign to nudge the public, suggests, “Gi...

Thanks to seaweed, hybrid meat is genuinely tasty

11 September 2023

Starting with cured sausages flavored with liquor, Remko Hol, the head of Olijck Foods, took his first steps in the food industry. Upon discovering that the pigs used for his sausages consumed seaweed, it sparked a thoug...

New Proteins: What's on the Menu?

11 September 2023

In my family, there are two flexitarians and two vegetarians. That makes us quite typical. Here in the Netherlands, we're not indulging in meat every day of the week. It's a different story abroad. On a recent trip to Ma...

Making taste and mouthfeel objectively measurable

11 September 2023

An important step has been taken in better understanding taste and taste composition: the 'mouthfeel model' turns out to be a useful basis for measuring taste. This is an important conclusion from the thesis: 'Unraveling...

Column Saskia Stender: Perfect time for innovation

11 September 2023

How many times in the food industry have we said, ‘We're waiting for the right moment to launch that innovation’? The opportune moment to roll out a new plant-based product, adopt a novel technique, or engage in a sustai...

Food Tech Event 2024

11 September 2023

The "Vakbeurs Food Technology" will continue as "Food Tech Event" in 2024. The Food Tech Event is scheduled for May 15 and 16 in the Brabanthallen, 's-Hertogenbosch. With this new name, Mikrocentrum, a platform organizat...

Microalgae as tomorrow's food: Phycom gets financial boost

07 September 2023

Phycom recently received an investment of €9 million to secure the production of top-quality microalgae on an industrial scale. This Dutch microalgae producer in Veenendaal sees this funding as recognition of the role of...

Mosa Meat earns B Corp Certification

07 September 2023

Mosa Meat, driven by its mission to better the world, proudly announces its B Corp certification. This isn't just an accolade; it's a pledge to adhere to superior ethical and environmental standards. This certification u...

Are meat substitutes healthier than comparable meat

06 September 2023

Meat substitutes generally have a healthier nutritional profile compared to their animal counterparts, according to a recent study by ProVeg Netherlands (Dutch). The study analyzed the nutritional value of 130 plant-base...

Ingredients for a sustainable food deal

06 September 2023

On Sustainable Tuesday (September 5th, 2023), the government received the sustainable briefcase filled with initiatives for a greener future. Ruud Zanders, co-founder of both poultry company Kipster and the Caring Farmer...

King No Crab plantaardige variant King Crab

04 September 2023

Vegan Zeastar, a Rijswijk-based company specializing in plant-based fish alternatives, has launched King No Crab: the first vegan alternative to king crab, a species threatened with extinction due to climate change and o...

Influence processing on digestibility of plant proteins

04 September 2023

Ruth Boachie's recent dissertation dives deep into the world of plant proteins, particularly the effects of processing conditions such as thermal treatments and their interaction with other food components. As the core o...

100 impact makers in agrifood 2023

01 September 2023

For the seventh time, Food100 has announced the most influential people in the Dutch food sector. These 100 people are pushing for a more sustainable and equitable food system in the Netherlands to address climate and fo...