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First cultivated meat farm launches in Zuid-Holland

On a farm in Zuid-Holland, something unusual has appeared among the dairy cows: the world’s first cultivated meat farm operating on an active agricultural business. RespectFarms installed the system at dairy farmer Corné..

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Potato prices drop below zero in Europe

25 March 2026

The European potato market is under significant pressure. According to DCA Market Intelligence, there is a substantial surplus, forcing growers in some cases to pay to offload their product. Low prices or giving potatoes...

Organic assortment in supermarkets declines

24 March 2026

The organic assortment of potatoes, vegetables, and fruit in Dutch supermarkets has declined for the first time in years. After a period of growth, 2026 shows a clear downturn. This is evident from the EKO count by PAN N...

European livestock declines, pig production grows

23 March 2026

Livestock production in the European Union shows a mixed picture in 2026. While the number of cattle, sheep, and goats is clearly declining, pig numbers are increasing. The latest forecasts therefore point to clear shift...

True Value puts food chain under pressure

23 March 2026

The Dutch agrofood sector is facing a clear transition. Where production and efficiency long took the lead, the focus is shifting toward broader value. In its agrofood vision, Rabobank outlines how the food system must c...

Foodvalley steers toward healthier purchasing behavior

18 March 2026

Where is the greatest opportunity to encourage consumers to make healthier choices? That question took center stage during a Foodvalley partner meeting in December 2025. Supermarkets, producers, and experts came together...

Disc of Five takes a leading role at Albert Heijn

17 March 2026

Albert Heijn is taking the next step to make healthier choices in supermarkets easier. The retailer is giving the Disc of Five a central role both in stores and online. This comes as many Dutch consumers still do not fol...

Pesticides on snack vegetables back in focus

17 March 2026

According to the Dutch Nutrition Center, reporting on pesticides in snack vegetables calls for nuance. Repeated research by PAN-NL shows residues of pesticides in twenty products from five supermarkets. Although these re...

European agro export value continues to rise

17 March 2026

The European Union’s agri-food sector posted strong figures again in 2025. Export value increased slightly, while other major players lost ground. At the same time, the trade surplus declined due to rising import prices....

Belgium backs broad coalition behind protein plan

16 March 2026

More than 100 organizations across the Belgian food chain have issued a joint call to the federal parliament. From agricultural groups to companies and knowledge institutions: they are calling for a resilient and sustain...

Sustainability loses marketing power

13 March 2026

Sustainability remains important to consumers. But its impact on purchasing behavior is declining. That is one of the findings of the Sustainable Brand Index 2026. The study examined 1,600 brands across 36 industries. Th...

AGF trade has a future, but must make choices

11 March 2026

The trade in potatoes, vegetables, and fruit is significant in the Netherlands. That will remain the case, but the conditions are changing. Climate change, geopolitical tensions, and higher customer requirements are maki...

Best read articles February 2026

11 March 2026

Which topics kept the food industry busy last month? In February, articles about data in spices, gas-free production, innovation and meat processing were widely read. Themes such as food safety, sustainability and smart ...

Puratos acquires Dawn Foods

10 March 2026

The bakery ingredients market may soon see a major new combination. Puratos and Dawn Foods have signed a definitive agreement for an acquisition. Both companies announced this on March 10. The transaction still requires ...

Food-safe recycling: everything has to add up

09 March 2026

Within four years it will be 2030. And yes, the alarm bells should be ringing, because by then food companies must already start using recycled content in their packaging under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulatio...

Column Pieter Vos: VUCA World

09 March 2026

There was a long queue outside cookie shop X; they had gone completely viral on Instagram. The owner quickly bought an additional oven. A month later, the queue has disappeared... Now the crowd is standing hungrily outsi...