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FAO: Global meat and fish consumption to rise by 6%

The global appetite for meat, fish and dairy is growing. That growth is largely driven by countries with rising incomes. Still, food inequality and climate impact remain significant challenges, the new OECD-FAO Agricultu..

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Online edition April 2025 | Personnel developments

14 April 2025

Like many companies in the food industry, Van Loon Group experiences a regular rhythm of quiet periods followed by production peaks. Finding the right people for the job is becoming more and more of a c...

Column Judith Witte: Chasing dreams

14 April 2025

When I grow up, I want to be… “a firefighter, a detective, a top footballer,” the boys would say. “A doctor, a flight attendant, a teacher,” the girls would reply. “A writer,” I dreamed, eight years old at the time. D...

Paul van Liempt: Blue-Collar Bonanza

14 April 2025

A few years ago, the outlook for skilled workers was bleak. But in 2025, things couldn’t be more different. The working class is sitting on a goldmine, says writer and journalist Paul van Liempt. This shift inspired him ...

Automation or not: people remain essential

14 April 2025

Van Loon Group is a food company specialising in meat and convenience products such as soups, sauces and ready meals. Like many companies in the food industry, they deal with alternating quiet and peak periods in product...

Column Jelle Wentink: Investing in people pays off

14 April 2025

As a knowledge-driven organisation in an increasingly tight labor market, Nutrilab also faces a growing challenge in attracting and retaining qualified staff. To safeguard the continuity and quality of our services—now a...

DKB is always looking for the perfect crunch

14 April 2025

A portion of crispy snacks is hard to resist, even if they’re not exactly healthy. Still, there are ongoing innovations in the world of snacks and fries that can help improve their Nutri-Score. DKB Partner in Foodsolutio...

Column: Pieter Vos: A different perspective

14 April 2025

In the food industry, we love talking about quality, efficiency, and food safety. About processes, standards, and systems. But how often do we actually talk about people? And I don’t mean in terms of ‘formal FTEs’ or ‘pr...

Handtmann and Marlow showcase power mycoprotein

14 April 2025

Forty years ago, consumers got their first taste of it: Quorn, made from mycoprotein. The protein-rich ingredient is supplied by Marlow Ingredients, which is now bringing this versatile base material to the global market...

What matters to consumers in meat alternatives

14 April 2025

Producers and regulators value transparency in the food chain, but consumers also want to know where their food comes from, who made it, and what it contains. Many studies have focused on their need for information about...

Column Saskia Stender: Working without fuss

14 April 2025

They were just there, back in the day. The men with rolled-up sleeves and the women who kept everything running without complaint. No working from home, no coaching sessions, no talk of balance or purpose. They worked be...

Top 10 best read articles March 2025

10 April 2025

These were the ten most-read stories of March 2025. From rising cheese and beef prices to new European packaging regulations and concerns about exports to the US. Neerlandia Urk proves that "can't" is not in their vocabu...

Plant-based steak enhanced through fermentation

10 April 2025

Planted is introducing a first to the Dutch market: a fermented plant-based steak made with 100% natural ingredients. The Swiss food tech company, known for its clean-label products, is expanding its offering in the Neth...

Protein transition: supermarkets can’t do it alone

10 April 2025

The protein transition is firmly embedded in policy documents, sustainability strategies, and supermarket agendas. But how far can retailers really go when it comes to shifting from animal-based to plant-based protein? A...

New food high on the agenda for food producers

08 April 2025

Cultivated meat, algae, and 3D-printed food: 80% of Dutch food companies now see “new food” as a priority. That’s the outcome of research conducted by MT Sprout on behalf of Tetra Pak. The main driver? The consumer. A st...

Nijmegen bans meat ads and pushes plant-based approach

04 April 2025

Nijmegen has become the second Dutch municipality to sign the international Plant Based Treaty. With this step, the city joins the global call for a more plant-based food system. Starting in 2025, advertisements for meat...