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Mosa Meat conducts first tasting of cultivated beef

The Dutch pioneer in cultivated meat, Mosa Meat, has organized the first official tasting of their Mosa Burger. This marks the first time a cultivated beef product has been tasted in the EU since the introduction of a ‘c..

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Most Dutch know little about plant-based protein sources

27 May 2024

Research from Green Chef shows that 67% of Dutch people do not know that proteins can also come from plant-based sources, despite our diet having a significant impact on the planet. Only 15% of respondents get most of th...

Major cost increase for chicken due to ECC welfare standards

23 May 2024

A new study reveals shocking cost increases for chicken meat in the EU due to stricter animal welfare standards. The introduction of the European Chicken Commitment (ECC) threatens not only to raise prices but also to ha...

Significant 10 percent decline in food industry revenue

23 May 2024

The Dutch food industry saw its revenue drop by nearly 10 percent in the first quarter of 2024. March was the most notable month, with a revenue decrease of 11.9 percent. January (-9.6 percent) and February (-7.4 percent...

Accelerating the protein transition: six key strategies

23 May 2024

The Dutch food industry faces a significant challenge: the way we produce and consume proteins is no longer sustainable. Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is leading the search for sustainable, fair, and balance...

Campaign aims to make eggplants more appealing

22 May 2024

The 'Lekker Eigenwijs' campaign seeks to put more eggplants on Dutch dinner tables. Recent research shows that consumers lack knowledge about how to prepare eggplants. This fruit vegetable is not top of mind for many. On...

Broad sugar tax on food feasible and tenable

17 May 2024

A recent report by Ecorys, commissioned by the Ministries of Finance and Health, shows that a broad sugar tax on food is not only feasible but also offers significant health benefits. The study indicates that this tax pr...

26 food companies in Gelderland join forces

16 May 2024

Twenty-six food production companies in Gelderland have further consolidated their efforts within the new collaborative venture, the Food Production Cluster. This initiative was officially announced at a meeting on May 1...

New AI technology enhances crop resistance

15 May 2024

Michael Schon from Wageningen University & Research has designed an advanced AI tool. This innovation enables the analysis of non-coding RNA in plants. With his work, supported by a Veni grant, Schon is making signif...

Supermarkets experience a 16.4% drop in meat sales

14 May 2024

Meat sales in Dutch supermarkets continue to decline sharply. Wakker Dier, citing data from market research firm Circana, reports a 16.4 percent decrease since 2020. This trend continued into 2023, with a further reducti...

Online edition May 2024 | Food Safety

13 May 2024

On January 1, 2026, new allergen policy will take effect in the Netherlands. The Dutch directive is the result of close consultation between the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport, FNLI, CBL, NVWA ...

Rob Morren: ‘anticipate increasing unpredictability’

13 May 2024

Dutch food companies face risks from the effects of climate change, according to a recent report by ABN Amro. Rob Morren states, "It will be a significant challenge for them to be flexible and respond quickly to the impa...

Research on even more sustainable mycoprotein

13 May 2024

The daily consumption of meat, eggs, and dairy is increasingly under scrutiny. For a variety of reasons, more people are turning to alternative protein sources. Mycoprotein is one such alternative. By default it is froze...

Five schools collaborate for protein-rich Future

08 May 2024

Five Dutch universities of applied sciences are collaborating with various companies and experts on a research project focusing on the cultivation and application of duckweed. This cooperation could open the door to a fu...

Top 10 best read articles April 2024

07 May 2024

April 2024 was packed with significant developments and compelling trends within the food industry. Here you will find the ten most-read articles of the month. Topics range from innovative product developments and critic...

Insects as protein source: calculation model provides insights

07 May 2024

Wageningen University & Research has developed an innovative calculation model that assesses the economic viability of insect farming as a protein source. This model determines whether large-scale insect production i...