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2025 Trend Report for the Food and Beverage Industry

2025 promises to be a transformative year for the food and beverage sector. Strengthen your business strategy and gain a lasting competitive edge with this practical guide to the industry’s most significant challenges an..

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Growth in the organic sector continues

02 October 2024

The Dutch organic sector experienced significant growth in 2023, despite a year marked by economic challenges such as inflation and energy crises. This is highlighted in the Bionext Trend Report 2023, which provides a de...

Plant-based market under pressure, but potential remains high

01 October 2024

In recent years, the plant-based product market has seen remarkable growth. What once began as a niche has evolved into a fully-fledged sector. However, recent figures indicate that sales are starting to slow down. Risin...

Vertical farming efficient with dynamic environmental control

30 September 2024

Vertical farming, where crops are grown in layers, offers opportunities to produce food closer to consumers. With controlled environments, crops can even grow in extreme locations, such as deserts. However, this techniqu...

First seaweed farm in wind park officially opened

25 September 2024

On September 24, 2024, the first commercial seaweed farm within an offshore wind park was officially opened. North Sea Farm #1, located off the Dutch coast, spans five hectares and is part of the 'Hollandse Kust Zuid' wi...

Van Gelder introduces plant-based foie gras

24 September 2024

Van Gelder is making waves in the market with a first: plant-based foie gras. This innovation, unveiled at Gastvrij Rotterdam, responds to the growing demand for sustainable and animal-friendly products. The Dutch suppli...

Air distribution plays a key role in insect farming

24 September 2024

In insect farming, even air distribution is crucial for success. Gert Boersma of Equans Refrigeration explains what is necessary for an optimal and energy-efficient air handling system. Companies looking to farm insects ...

20 years of microplastics research reveals lasting impact

23 September 2024

After two decades of research on microplastics, it has become clear how significant the impact of these particles is on the environment and potentially on human health. Scientists are calling for international cooperatio...

New trend: meat substitutes that don’t mimic meat

19 September 2024

The Dutch market for meat substitutes is undergoing a significant shift. Plant-based products that don’t aim to resemble meat are gaining in popularity. This trend, known as "Plant Forward," aligns more closely with chan...

Global demand for chicken grows, but oversupply looms

16 September 2024

The global poultry sector is benefiting from a strong rise in consumption, according to a recent report by RaboResearch. After a period of slow growth, chicken consumption is expected to increase by 2.5% to 3% in 2024. T...

Global beef market at a turning point in 2024

12 September 2024

The global beef market delivered unexpectedly strong results in the first half of 2024. Brazil reached record production levels, while China saw its highest-ever beef imports during the same period. In the United States,...

Innovative fiber technology improves plant-based schnitzel

11 September 2024

Schouten Europe is launching a new plant-based schnitzel with enhanced texture thanks to the application of innovative fiber technology. This family-owned company from Brabant, known as a pioneer in the meat substitute m...

Online edition September 2024: (New) Proteins

09 September 2024

In this edition, we take an in-depth look at one of the most promising developments in the food sector: (new) proteins. From innovative plant-based alternatives to sustainable production processes, this...

Jaap Korteweg: "We don’t need cows for delicious cheese"

09 September 2024

Jaap Korteweg is a man with innovative ideas who never stops at just dreaming. He takes action, rolls up his sleeves, and gets things done—that’s what defines Jaap Korteweg. After founding De Vegetarische Slager and sell...

Rival Foods: “We are changing the protein market”

09 September 2024

Shear cell technology is a new method for adding texture to plant-based proteins. The start-up Rival Foods has successfully scaled this technique from lab level to industrial production. This summer, the company opened a...

Column IJsbrand Velzeboer: The curious case of beans

09 September 2024

Beans often require intensive processing to make them palatable and edible, such as defatting and starch modification. The risk of UPF (Ultra Processed Foods) is ever-present, but there are more hazards to consider. I...