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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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Redefine Meat lowers prices and introduces new steak

07 March 2025

Redefine Meat is launching the Redefine Beef Filet during the National Week Without Meat & Dairy. The Netherlands will be the first country in the world to offer this plant-based steak. Starting in April, it will be ...

Tight dairy market pushes cheese prices up

07 March 2025

Cheese prices are seeing their biggest increase since September. Key factors include concerns over milk supply in Europe and persistently low stock levels. DCA Market Intelligence reports that some producers are deliveri...

Science-Based Targets for Food Suppliers (CO₂)

06 March 2025

Do you need to set Science-Based Targets (CO₂ reduction goals) for retail clients like Albert Heijn, Lidl, Aldi, or Jumbo? Then you’re bound to have questions: How long does the SBTi process take? What data do you need? ...

Media shape our eating habits more than we realize

04 March 2025

TV commercials, social media, and marketing campaigns have a major impact on what we eat and how we think about food. Children and vulnerable groups, in particular, are exposed to countless messages about food and drinks...

Week Without Meat & Dairy 2025 takes a regional approach

03 March 2025

On March 3, 2025, the eighth edition of the National Week Without Meat & Dairy will begin. This year, the campaign is taking a regional approach, based on research conducted by Norstat on behalf of Stichting Week Zon...

How language can make veganism more appealing

28 February 2025

Eating plant-based is often seen as a sacrifice. “Don’t you really miss cheese?” or “Do you only eat salad now?” are common questions. But behavioral scientist Esther Papies wants to shift the focus to what you gain: a h...

Dutch insect sector makes significant progress

28 February 2025

The Dutch insect sector has made great strides in professionalization, innovation, and sustainability over the past five years. This is evident from the results of the Sector Plan 2020–2024. With these developments, the ...

Food prices no longer driving inflation

28 February 2025

Inflation in the Netherlands remains persistently high, but food prices now play a smaller role in this. While food products previously contributed significantly to price increases, they have actually helped push inflati...

How Explainable AI improves food safety

26 February 2025

Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly important role in food safety, yet its decision-making process often remains a ‘black box.’ Wageningen Food Safety Research (WFSR) is investigating how Explainable AI ca...

Greenfluencers and food: do they influence sustainable choices?

26 February 2025

Sustainability is becoming increasingly important in consumer behavior, yet social media remains heavily focused on consumption habits. Greenfluencers aim to raise awareness about sustainable choices, including those rel...

Brandt & Levie puts vegetables first with their new sausage

24 February 2025

Brandt & Levie is taking another step in the protein transition. After their hybrid and plant-based sausages, the makers are now introducing the vegetarian Groenteworst. Three culinary sausages where vegetables take ...

Lidl expands vegan range and reduces salt content

24 February 2025

Lidl has improved its range of meat alternatives. The taste, texture, and nutritional values have been optimised, with over two-thirds now meeting the Dutch nutrition guidelines of the Schijf van Vijf. The packaging has ...

Growing concerns over phthalates in plastic packaging

21 February 2025

Concerns about plasticizers like phthalates in plastic packaging are rising globally. Environmental organizations are warning about the health risks and have filed lawsuits against the US FDA for failing to enforce stric...

Trust in organic label rises by 19%

20 February 2025

Consumers are placing increasing trust in the European organic label. In 2025, 66% of Dutch consumers trust the label, a 19% increase compared to 2024, according to research by IPSOS. Awareness of the label has also grow...

EU presents future vision for agriculture and food

20 February 2025

The European Commission has presented its Vision for Agriculture and Food: a roadmap for an attractive, competitive, resilient, and fair agri-food system. With this plan, the EU aims to future-proof the agricultural sect...