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Innovation is key to growth in the food sector

The Dutch food industry is facing significant pressure. Rising costs, a tight labour market, and high inflation present ongoing challenges for businesses. Despite these hurdles, there are positive signs, such as an incre..

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Strategies for scaling up alternatieve protein sector

12 July 2024

Despite growth to €10 billion by 2030, alternative protein startups face scaling issues. Foodvalley NL and Invest-NL have identified challenges and made recommendations for developing a Dutch ecosystem for alternative pr...

AI in food with Royal Smilde and Westfort

09 July 2024

AI offers unprecedented opportunities for efficiency and productivity in the food industry. By combining machine learning and advanced data analysis, companies can make more accurate decisions. This helps the food indust...

Dairy industry on track to reduce CO2 emissions

05 July 2024

The Dutch dairy industry is committed to significantly reducing its CO2 emissions by 2030. A recent report by KWA bedrijfsadviseurs indicates that the sector is well on its way to meeting its reduction targets. The findi...

Three in five Dutch people ready for cultivated meat

05 July 2024

Recent research from Good Food Institute Europe reveals that three out of five Dutch people are willing to try cultivated meat. This innovative solution, produced in cultivation facilities, has the potential to make the ...

Heemskerk fresh & easy and Fruity Pack join forces

05 July 2024

Heemskerk fresh & easy and Fruity Pack have announced that they will collaborate from July 1, 2024. This partnership strengthens their market position by focusing on their core activities. The collaboration allows them t...

Health effects of organic food on pigs

04 July 2024

Scientists from Wageningen University & Research (WUR), Utrecht University (UU), and the Louis Bolk Institute (LBI) have initiated a large-scale study to investigate the effects of organic food on pig health. This re...

AI and robotics are transforming food production

04 July 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) makes production processes in the food industry more efficient, accelerates product development, and contributes to a more sustainable food system. A company culture that encourages experimen...

The 10 most-read articles of June 2024

03 July 2024

From energy-saving innovations and sustainable production methods to health warnings and groundbreaking technologies, these are the stories that captured the most attention in June 2024. 1. Schmidt Zeevis invests in t...

Lineage organizes Food Chain Innovation Challenge 2024

03 July 2024

Lineage, the largest provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions, is once again hosting the Food Chain Innovation Challenge in the Netherlands this year. On November 19, students and startups will gather in Am...

Boermarke expands plant-based range to Foodservice

03 July 2024

Boermarke, known for its dairy products, made a significant shift in mid-2023 by fully transitioning to plant-based alternatives. This decision has proven successful, with their plant-based yogurt, cheese, and ice cream ...

Brabant strengthens position as leader in plant-based food

02 July 2024

Brabant is taking an ambitious step towards a sustainable future with a focus on plant-based food. The province aims to become Europe’s primary scale-up hotspot for plant-based food in the coming years. Collaboration bet...

Potato sector focuses on water reduction and sustainability

02 July 2024

Agristo, Aviko, Duynie, Lamb Weston, and Peka Kroef are joining forces in a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at sustainability. These companies are focusing on implementing techniques that reduce water consumption in t...

Insects as chicken feed: Innovation in the poultry sector

02 July 2024

Breeding insects on by-products from the food industry offers a sustainable solution for feed production in the poultry sector, concludes the InsectFeed project led by Wageningen University & Research. The research s...

Bracamonte Convenient Kitchen acquires StarCuisine

02 July 2024

Bracamonte Convenient Kitchen has become the new owner of StarCuisine, the specialist in ultra-fresh convenience meals and food service solutions. This strategic acquisition strengthens Bracamonte’s position within the r...

Groente & Fruitbrigade reaches 10 million kilo milestone

01 July 2024

Groente & Fruitbrigade has achieved a significant milestone with their donations to food banks. Since its establishment in 2018, the organization has surpassed the 10 million kilo mark for fresh fruits and vegetables...