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AI in the food supply chain: consumers cautiously optimistic

Consumers are cautiously optimistic about AI in the Dutch food supply chain. On average, they expect the technology’s benefits to outweigh its risks. They trust business owners more than AI. They want business owners to ..

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AI identifies 787 proteins with emulsifier potential

07 September 2026

Finding a plant protein that can work as an emulsifier sounds easier than it is. The range of options is vast, while laboratory research requires considerable time and resources. Researchers are therefore using artificia...

UK food supply chain insufficiently prepared for crises

07 September 2026

A crisis plan only provides assurance if it proves workable. That is precisely where the UK food supply chain falls short. The government relies heavily on businesses but gives them limited involvement in preparations. A...

Snackification blurs the line between snacks and meals

04 September 2026

What exactly makes something a snack? The answer depends less on the product than many people think. Timing, surroundings, and motivation also shape its meaning. New PhD research among Dutch millennials challenges the co...

FAO: Global food prices rise by 1.9 percent

04 September 2026

International commodity markets faced renewed price pressure in August. Adverse weather, geopolitical tensions, and logistical problems converged. As a result, prices increased for several major food commodities. Sugar p...

Private-label market share grows to 48 percent

04 September 2026

Private labels have long moved beyond being a temporary alternative. They have grown alongside changing preferences and greater price awareness. At the same time, the market behind these products has changed. Manufacture...

Niverplast: 300+ employees without management layers

04 September 2026

No managers, more than 300 employees Some company visits stay with you and remain a topic of conversation long afterwards. Our visit to Niverplast on 1 September was one of them. Not just because of the technology or ...

Meat & Minds Summit: the future of meat processing

03 September 2026

From October 27 to 29, MULTIVAC, TVI and Handtmann will host the Meat & Minds Summit. The event focuses on the future of the meat and protein industry. Experts will discuss current developments, new technologies and ...

Study: 71% of canned seafood products lack origin transparency

02 September 2026

Clear European rules govern origin information for fresh seafood. The situation is different for processed seafood. Producers are not required to provide the same information about species, catch area and fishing method....

FNLI: Sugar tax costly and complex, health benefits unclear

02 September 2026

A tax designed to reduce sugar consumption while generating substantial revenue sounds straightforward. In practice, it is far more complicated. Food manufacturers must also consider product formulations, labels, inspect...

Quality Seafood acquires Kraan’s Palinghandel

01 September 2026

Quality Seafood has acquired Kraan’s Palinghandel and will continue its operations as Maravea BV. The familiar faces will remain, but the organization will take on a new structure. The company is opting for separate proc...

European agri-food exports fall by 2 percent

01 September 2026

A larger trade surplus does not automatically mean export growth. European trade in agricultural and food products proves that once again. Total export value declined during the first half of 2026. Meanwhile, the trade s...

VleesNL opposes temporary employee ban

31 August 2026

The proposed temporary employee ban could have major consequences for the meat supply chain. According to VleesNL (MeatNL), it would affect more than 1,000 mostly smaller companies. The industry association wants to comb...

Competition in the pork market intensifies

31 August 2026

The landscape of international pork trade is shifting again. Established trade flows are providing exporters with less certainty. A strong position today offers no guarantee for tomorrow. Companies face a broader and les...

Heat changes supermarket shopping behavior

28 August 2026

Extreme heat temporarily changes consumer shopping behavior. People postpone purchases but spend more at supermarkets. Preferences also shift toward light and convenient meals. At the same time, refrigeration, home deliv...

Revenue at Dutch fish auctions hits record low

27 August 2026

Higher landings do not automatically generate more revenue. This is clearly reflected in figures from Dutch fish auctions. Several locations actually received more fish. Yet their combined revenue fell to a new record lo...