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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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More than half of Dutch consumers underestimate sugar intake

08 June 2026

People in the Netherlands consume more added sugars each day than they think. That is according to research conducted by PanelWizard on behalf of the Diabetes Fund. The findings show that many consumers struggle to accur...

New trade flows reshape the beef market

08 June 2026

The international beef market is facing new shifts. According to an analyses of DCA Market Intelligence cattle herds in Europe and the United States are shrinking, while export volumes from Brazil and Australia are growi...

Researchers develop Diet Score for toddlers

05 June 2026

Healthy nutrition at an early age is receiving increasing attention. At the same time, the number of young children with overweight or obesity is rising. Children with a chronic condition are particularly at risk. That i...

Dutch food consumption requires more land than available

05 June 2026

About 3.8 million hectares of agricultural land were needed to supply food for the Netherlands in 2024. This is according to new figures from CLO | Environmental Data Compendium on the Dutch land footprint. The required ...

First cultivated meat farm launches in Zuid-Holland

04 June 2026

On a farm in Zuid-Holland, something unusual has appeared among the dairy cows: the world’s first cultivated meat farm operating on an active agricultural business. RespectFarms installed the system at dairy farmer Corné...

Beverage products receive Gouden Windei award

04 June 2026

Three beverage products are sharing this year’s Gouden Windei award. Van de Boom Siroop Peer, Innocent Citrus Shield and 1 de Beste Ice Tea Perzik received the highest number of votes in Foodwatch’s public poll. Accordin...

Potato processing down more than 20 percent

02 June 2026

The Dutch potato processing industry processed fewer potatoes in April than a year earlier. According to figures from VAVI, the volume reached 293,400 tons. In April 2025, that figure still stood at 367,300 tons. As a re...

Oatly sees opportunities for oats grown in Zeeland

02 June 2026

Arable farmers in Zeeland may gain a new market opportunity. Oatly, together with ZLTO and the Province of Zeeland, is investigating whether locally grown oats can be used at its production facility in Vlissingen. The am...

Calves important source of income for dairy farmers

01 June 2026

Milk prices still account for the largest share of dairy farmers’ income. However, the importance of cattle-related revenues is growing. Higher prices for calves and cull cows in particular are generating additional inco...

France accelerates agricultural plans with emergency law

01 June 2026

France is working on a new emergency law aimed at speeding up agricultural projects. The government wants to strengthen domestic food production, encourage investment, and simplify procedures. At the same time, the propo...

Sustainability labels boost exports of tropical products

01 June 2026

Sustainability labels such as Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance contribute to higher exports of tropical products from the Global South. That is the conclusion of new research by KU Leuven, based on trade data from more ...

New hygiene code approved for the egg sector

01 June 2026

The Dutch egg sector is set to receive a new Egg Hygiene Code. The code was developed by Anevei and approved by the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. It replaces the hygiene code introduced in 2002 by the former Pro...

Food Tech Event evolves into a live innovation platform

29 May 2026

Robotics, food safety, packaging legislation and sustainability took center stage at Food Tech Event 2026. On May 20 and 21, more than 2,000 professionals from the food industry gathered at the Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertog...

Smashburger gains popularity in the Netherlands

28 May 2026

The cheeseburger remains the most ordered burger in the Netherlands. At the same time, the smashburger is gaining ground. This is evident from Uber Eats ordering data released in connection with World Hamburger Day. The ...

Limburg secures millions for food innovation

28 May 2026

Limburg has secured European funding for two innovation projects focused on agriculture and food. More than €2.8 million in ERDF support has been allocated to the LEAF and SENSUPPLANTPRO projects. Provincie Limburg is al...