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Plant-based eating: half of Dutch people need help

Swapping ground meat for lentils, or cow’s milk for a plant-based alternative. Through small swaps like these, Wissel ’ns Wat! aims to encourage Dutch people to eat plant-based foods more often. The approach focuses on o..

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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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

The Future of Meat and Protein Processing at IFFA 2025

20 February 2025

Are you ready for the next step in food production? The food industry is evolving at lightning speed. Technologies like automation, AI, and sustainable production methods are making processes more efficient, safer, and f...

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...

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...

Food waste puts pressure on climate goals

19 February 2025

Food waste continues to have a significant impact on the climate. According to the report Climate footprint of food waste in the Netherlands by Wageningen University & Research (WUR), food waste accounts for 5% to 9%...

Less meat? Citizens expect government action

19 February 2025

Dutch citizens are open to reducing meat consumption—as long as governments and supermarkets take the lead. This was the key takeaway from the citizen panel on sustainable protein consumption, organized by the Ministry o...

Food industry slowly getting back on track

18 February 2025

The Dutch food industry is gradually recovering in 2025. After a year of stable production volumes, modest growth is expected. However, businesses must continue to navigate challenges such as rising labor costs and ongoi...

Low Food and SOL connect chefs and food producers

17 February 2025

When a chef develops a new, sustainable application, that knowledge often stays within the kitchen. Low Food and Stichting Ontwikkelingsfonds Levensmiddelenindustrie (SOL) want to change that. Through their collaboration...

Tomatoes on the rise, demand for chopped vegetables drops

17 February 2025

In 2024, tomatoes were once again the most purchased vegetable in the Netherlands, widening their lead over onions and cucumbers. Total tomato sales increased by 6% compared to 2023. Snack tomatoes, in particular, saw a ...