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Book presentation The Future of FOOD

In a setting that breathes innovation and future thinking, we proudly presented our book The Future of FOOD. Hosted by Koppert Cress, we gathered with our OSV network to not only hand over the first copy of the book, but..

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Column Judith Witte: On pros and cons

10 March 2025

In a previous column, I talked about fledgling offspring and their willingness to buy second-hand items through online marketplaces, surplus stores, and thrift shops. Very noble, of course! And environmentally conscious....

‘Camel milk is a promising niche market with opportunities.’

10 March 2025

At Kamelenmelkerij Smits, just a stone’s throw from Den Bosch, more than a hundred camels are kept. It is the only professional camel dairy farm in Europe. The (raw) milk is sold not only in the Netherlands but also in F...

Sustainable packaging: Challenges and opportunities

10 March 2025

Packaging needs to be more sustainable. Everyone agrees on that. But how? Companies must align their processes and products with evolving regulations, including the new Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). ...

Slicing and portioning at DEMO DAY 2025

10 March 2025

On Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 April, IB Food Machines is hosting their first exclusive DEMO DAYS of 2025. See for yourself how they take slicing and portioning of meat, poultry, fish and more to the next level. During ...

Mandatory use of recycled content in plastic packaging

10 March 2025

New European legislation requires that, from 2030 onwards, all plastic packaging must contain recycled content derived from post-consumer packages. At present, this is only feasible for PET packaging. To meet these new r...

Column IJsbrand Velzeboer: Protein facts

10 March 2025

Egg whites are hot. Or rather, proteins—the trendy name for this essential building block—are good for you! It gives you tight muscles, at least, that’s what the countless social media influencers would have you believe....

HAS students innovate with food packaging

10 March 2025

During the annual HAS Food Experience, more than 150 students from HAS green academy presented their innovative concepts, each addressing key challenges in the food industry. This year’s theme, ‘Next Food Waves’, focused...

Parma ham imports on the rise in 2024

07 March 2025

The Netherlands ranks among the largest European importers of Parma ham. In 2024, a total of 76,110 hams entered the country, an increase of over 20% compared to 2023. This puts the Netherlands in fourth place within the...

Redefine Meat lowers prices and introduces new steak

07 March 2025

Redefine Meat is launching the Redefine Beef Filet during the National Week Without Meat & Dairy. The Netherlands will be the first country in the world to offer this plant-based steak. Starting in April, it will be ...

Tight dairy market pushes cheese prices up

07 March 2025

Cheese prices are seeing their biggest increase since September. Key factors include concerns over milk supply in Europe and persistently low stock levels. DCA Market Intelligence reports that some producers are deliveri...

Science-Based Targets for Food Suppliers (CO₂)

06 March 2025

Do you need to set Science-Based Targets (CO₂ reduction goals) for retail clients like Albert Heijn, Lidl, Aldi, or Jumbo? Then you’re bound to have questions: How long does the SBTi process take? What data do you need? ...

Media shape our eating habits more than we realize

04 March 2025

TV commercials, social media, and marketing campaigns have a major impact on what we eat and how we think about food. Children and vulnerable groups, in particular, are exposed to countless messages about food and drinks...

Week Without Meat & Dairy 2025 takes a regional approach

03 March 2025

On March 3, 2025, the eighth edition of the National Week Without Meat & Dairy will begin. This year, the campaign is taking a regional approach, based on research conducted by Norstat on behalf of Stichting Week Zon...

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...

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 ...