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Plant-based eating: half of Dutch people need help

Swapping ground meat for lentils, or cow’s milk for a plant-based alternative. Through small swaps like these, Wissel ’ns Wat! aims to encourage Dutch people to eat plant-based foods more often. The approach focuses on o..

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introduce new series cross-web labellers

07 March 2024

MULTIVAC is set to unveil its new CL 1 series cross-web labellers at Anuga FoodTec. Designed for compact thermoforming packaging machines, these labellers can be integrated into both new and existing machines. Featuring ...

99% circular nutrition achievable by 2030

07 March 2024

A recent study by Van Hall Larenstein and NIZO Food Research reveals that significant reduction of the carbon footprint in the food processing industry is possible. Researchers Peter de Jong, Franciska Woudstra-van Lune,...

63% of the Dutch are done with 'meat police'

06 March 2024

The National Week Without Meat & Dairy finds itself at the heart of an increasingly sharp and divided public opinion. A significant 63% of Dutch citizens firmly oppose what they perceive as the 'meat police'. This 'm...

CBS: In 2023, 25% of main meals were vegetarian

06 March 2024

In 2023, a quarter of all main meals eaten in the Netherlands were vegetarian, as revealed by the CBS Health Survey/Lifestyle Monitor 2023. This shift in dietary preferences indicates a growing trend towards plant-based ...

Processed foods: Time for an honest discussion

05 March 2024

The Dutch food industry faces a challenge in creating a balanced discussion about processed foods. Jaap Seidell, Professor of Nutrition and Health at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, has recently highlighted the potenti...

The Vegetarian Butcher launches Cordon Blij

04 March 2024

In line with the National Week Without Meat and Dairy, an event highlighting the shift towards more plant-based diets, The Vegetarian Butcher introduces a striking new creation. The Cordon Blij, a vegan version of the tr...

Food packaging: New laws, new opportunities

04 March 2024

What trends and developments will the food packaging industry face? Changes in legislation have a significant impact. What does the market demand, and how do you respond to it? What will be the biggest challenge in the c...

Bolidt creates the ultimate floor for the food industry

04 March 2024

Bolidt announces the launch of a new flooring system specifically developed for the food industry: the Bolidtop 801. This innovative system is designed to enhance hygiene in production environments, meeting the strict re...

Empack 2024

04 March 2024

This April 9th, 10th, and 11th, Empack 2024 opens its doors at the Evenementenhal Gorinchem, promising to be another remarkable event. Serving as the leading platform for the packaging industry in the Netherlands, Empack...

Beef market: Changes and challenges in 2024

29 February 2024

The dynamics of the global beef market are undergoing significant changes in 2024, with direct implications for the Dutch meat industry. This is evident from a recent report by Rabobank, which highlights the trends and s...

France bans meat terms for vegan products

29 February 2024

Recent developments in the French food industry have led to a significant change in the labeling of vegetarian products. The French government has ruled that the naming of vegetarian products can no longer refer to meat....

Over 20 algae species admitted to European market

28 February 2024

The Dutch food industry is poised for a significant shift, following the recent addition of over 20 algae species to the EU Novel Food Catalogue. This decision by the European Commission, in collaboration with the compet...

Wageningen University opens new Microbiome Center

26 February 2024

Wageningen microbiologists have recently established the Wageningen Microbiome Center (WMC). This initiative, led by Thijs Ettema, highlights the extensive research into micro-organisms at Wageningen University & Res...

Are processed vegan products healthy or not?

23 February 2024

The debate over the healthiness of processed vegan products remains a hot topic. Contrary to popular belief, the extent of processing or the length of the ingredient list is not always indicative of a product's healthine...

New insights in protein production by Bacillus subtilis

22 February 2024

Dutch researchers from the University of Groningen have made significant strides in understanding the protein secretion processes of Bacillus subtilis. These findings could change the biotechnological industry, spanning ...