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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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Top 10 best read articles March 2025

10 April 2025

These were the ten most-read stories of March 2025. From rising cheese and beef prices to new European packaging regulations and concerns about exports to the US. Neerlandia Urk proves that "can't" is not in their vocabu...

Plant-based steak enhanced through fermentation

10 April 2025

Planted is introducing a first to the Dutch market: a fermented plant-based steak made with 100% natural ingredients. The Swiss food tech company, known for its clean-label products, is expanding its offering in the Neth...

Protein transition: supermarkets can’t do it alone

10 April 2025

The protein transition is firmly embedded in policy documents, sustainability strategies, and supermarket agendas. But how far can retailers really go when it comes to shifting from animal-based to plant-based protein? A...

New food high on the agenda for food producers

08 April 2025

Cultivated meat, algae, and 3D-printed food: 80% of Dutch food companies now see “new food” as a priority. That’s the outcome of research conducted by MT Sprout on behalf of Tetra Pak. The main driver? The consumer. A st...

Nijmegen bans meat ads and pushes plant-based approach

04 April 2025

Nijmegen has become the second Dutch municipality to sign the international Plant Based Treaty. With this step, the city joins the global call for a more plant-based food system. Starting in 2025, advertisements for meat...

Plant-based options on the rise, but meat still dominates

04 April 2025

Plant-based proteins are gaining ground on supermarket shelves: in 2024, they accounted for 38% of online product ranges. A year earlier, that figure stood at 32%. Yet consumption remains largely unchanged. Dutch consume...

Growing number of companies on the Protein Transition Map

04 April 2025

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...

Soft fruit in the spotlight with new campaign

03 April 2025

Over the next three years, Food Cabinet will run a promotional campaign for soft fruit in the Netherlands, Belgium, and parts of Germany. GroentenFruit Huis selected the Amsterdam-based agency after an extensive pitch pr...

Start Insect connects suppliers in the insect sector

27 March 2025

The Netherlands is a global frontrunner in insect farming knowledge and innovation. But behind that progress is a growing group of suppliers. Start Insect brings together the technology and knowledge partners driving thi...

Feed determines fatty acid profile of beef

26 March 2025

What a cow eats plays a major role in the nutritional value of its meat. That’s the outcome of new research from Michigan State University (MSU), where scientists have been working on a method to more accurately identify...

Those looking ahead won’t put sustainability on hold

25 March 2025

“Smart food companies will continue with sustainability,” says Ceel Elemans of ING, making it clear where he believes the industry should be heading. The European Commission aims to ease the burden on businesses with new...

Nestlé and UNESCO support next generation of food innovators

24 March 2025

Nestlé and UNESCO are joining forces to mobilise young people across the globe in support of sustainable food production. With their new initiative, Youth Impact: Because You Matter, the organisations aim to train future...

Strong demand for chicken drives up hatching egg prices

24 March 2025

The Dutch hatching egg market is rebounding after several turbulent years. Falling feed costs and a sharp rise in demand for chicken are pushing prices up significantly, both within and outside Europe. The impact of avia...

BOON cuts prices: beans over 30% cheaper

24 March 2025

As of 1 April 2025, BOON will reduce the prices of its core product range by more than 30 percent. The legume producer aims to increase bean consumption in the Netherlands and contribute to a future-proof food system. Th...

SnackWize acquires Lodewyck Gourmet

21 March 2025

As of 19 March 2025, SnackWize has acquired the activities of Lodewyck Gourmet. This move strengthens the company’s position in both foodservice and retail, while further expanding its broad and future-ready product rang...