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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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PeelPioneers expands with new citrus peel factory in Spain

27 August 2024

PeelPioneers expands operations in Den Bosch and Spain to further develop circular processing of citrus peels. The Dutch company, founded by Sytze van Stempvoort, Lindy Hensen, and Bas van Wieringen, launched Europe’s la...

Food industry forecasts 1% production decline in 2024

26 August 2024

ING Research predicts a 1% decline in food industry production for 2024. This is a downward adjustment from earlier forecasts made at the start of the year. Analysts, however, expect production volumes to recover in the ...

‘Meat consumption increases the risk of diabetes’

22 August 2024

Recent research on meat consumption and type 2 diabetes highlights concerns about the link between meat intake and the development of this disease. The study, conducted by the InterConnect project, analyzed data from nea...

Lidl introduces new minced meat mix with pea protein

22 August 2024

Lidl is taking an innovative step in the Dutch food industry by introducing a partially plant-based minced meat mix. This product, consisting of 60% beef and 40% pea protein, offers a sustainable option for ground meat e...

Slight decline in EU ice cream production in 2023

21 August 2024

In 2023, the European Union produced approximately 3.2 billion liters of ice cream, a 1.4% decrease compared to the previous year. In 2022, production stood at 3.3 billion liters. This decline indicates a slight shift in...

Grant for research on bioactive compounds in fruits and vegetables

21 August 2024

Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo is leading the collaborative initiative Success4BioActives, which has secured a €700,000 grant from the North Limburg regional deal. The project aims to develop in-depth knowledge of bi...

Bananapocalypse looms: the future of bananas at risk

21 August 2024

The banana, a globally beloved fruit, has been facing serious threats for years. Climate change, pests, and a devastating fungal disease are putting the future of the banana at risk. Scientists are even warning of a pote...

Netherlands divided over meat tax

21 August 2024

Recent research by Wageningen University (WUR) sheds light on public opinion regarding a potential meat tax in the Netherlands. The study, conducted among more than 1,200 Dutch citizens, focused on consumer preferences c...

Slight decline in food industry revenue continues

20 August 2024

In the second quarter of 2024, the Dutch food industry experienced a slight decline in revenue, dropping by 0.6 percent compared to the same period last year. This followed a more significant decrease of nearly 10 percen...

Albert Heijn launches lifestyle check for healthier choices

19 August 2024

Next week, Albert Heijn will introduce the AH Leefstijlcheck, a new tool designed to help customers improve their lifestyle. After completing a short questionnaire, users receive a personalized lifestyle score, offering ...

Meat substitutes not popular among most flexitarians

15 August 2024

Plant-based meat substitutes are often seen as an environmentally friendly alternative to meat, but they appear to be unpopular among the majority of Dutch flexitarians. This is according to recent research by Muriel Ver...

Protein transition: can the Netherlands keep the lead?

15 August 2024

The Dutch market for alternative proteins is on the verge of significant growth, with expectations that the sector will exceed €10 billion by 2030. Despite being globally recognized for its expertise in agriculture and b...

Sales of plant-based alternatives double in foodservice

15 August 2024

The Dutch foodservice sector has seen a significant increase in sales of plant-based dairy and meat substitutes over the past two years. According to recently released data from market research agency Foodstep, collected...

No growth in plant-based promotions: meat still dominant

14 August 2024

The number of plant-based promotions in Dutch supermarkets has barely increased for the third consecutive year. This is revealed by Wakker Dier's annual brochure monitor. Despite the growing demand for meat substitutes, ...

Germans consciously choose 'Made in Germany' meat

13 August 2024

Nearly 40 percent of German households deliberately avoid meat that is not sourced from Germany, according to the Vion Consumer Monitor 2024, a study conducted by Consumer Panel Services GfK. The research highlights the ...