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Is more protein always better?

High-protein products are becoming increasingly common in supermarkets. In the United States, 61 percent of consumers increased their protein intake in 2024. In 2019, that figure was 48 percent. Manufacturers responded b..

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Share of quality labels in retail rises to 25.4%

15 April 2026

Sustainability labels continue to gain ground in supermarkets. Growth once again exceeds that of the total food market. As a result, labels are moving further toward the center of the shelf. For producers and suppliers, ...

Meat sector takes steps toward future-proof employment

15 April 2026

The Dutch meat sector is working in a focused way toward future-proof employment. During the VleesNL annual meeting in Kamerik, this theme took center stage. Representatives from the sector and the labor market discussed...

NIS2 increases pressure on the food supply chain

15 April 2026

Cybersecurity is taking on a different role within the food supply chain. With the introduction of NIS2, responsibilities for companies are changing. NIS2 is a European directive on digital security that requires organiz...

Food sector sees first effects of weight-loss drugs

14 April 2026

Weight-loss drugs are gaining ground quickly, but a major impact has yet to materialize. This is according to an analysis by ING. In Europe, around 2% of adults use these drugs. In the Netherlands, that share is about 3%...

Demand for organic rises, supply lags behind

14 April 2026

The organic market in the Netherlands continues to grow, but development remains uneven. New figures show that demand is increasing structurally, while supply is not keeping pace everywhere. This is putting pressure on t...

Best read articles March 2026

10 April 2026

The food industry continues to evolve, with a wide range of topics shaping daily operations. From CO₂ reduction and automation to food safety, packaging, and workforce employability, these are issues that play a role on ...

New Disc of Five emphasizes on plant-based

09 April 2026

The Dutch Nutrition Centre presents an updated Disc of Five. The familiar model has been revised based on recent scientific insights. The core remains recognizable, but clear shifts are visible in the recommendations. ...

Seafood performs strongly on climate and nutrition

08 April 2026

Seafood is gaining a stronger position in the discussion on sustainable food. New research by Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and the RIVM shows that many fish species have a relatively low climate impact. At ...

High energy prices push up food prices

08 April 2026

Global food prices rose again in March. It marks the second consecutive monthly increase. This adds further pressure to commodity markets and cost levels across the food industry. According to the FAO, the increase is ma...

Hot issues in the cooling and freezing sector

07 April 2026

There are many changes taking place in the cooling and freezing industry. Which trends are visible, and what are the most pressing issues in this sector where everything revolves around cold—colder—coldest? We discuss th...

Manon Houben: ‘It’s always about chain systems'

07 April 2026

Manon Houben, chair of VleesNL, is proud of her sector. “As chair of VleesNL, I advocate for the people who work hard every day to bring a quality piece of meat to the consumer’s plate, as well as for greater appreciatio...

Phase-out of F-gases forces food sector to act

07 April 2026

Cooling and freezing are essential in the production, storage, and transport of food products. The use of synthetic refrigerants has been gradually reduced under European legislation since 2015. That phase-out has now ac...

Column Pieter Vos: Just a quick fix and off we go!

07 April 2026

Is there a nasty (symbolic) bump in the road on your way to your destination? Or a pothole? Then we’re tempted to take a quick little swerve around it, or, if necessary, make an even bigger detour. Anything is better tha...

Improved product through ingredient toasting

07 April 2026

Creating vegan alternatives for meat and dairy is not easy. A major challenge is making common ingredients such as beans and grains taste like something they are not: meat, cheese, or milk. Texture and mouthfeel must als...

Bolscher achieves 92% lower CO₂ emissions

07 April 2026

What if, as a meat producer, you decide to look at your own impact in a completely different way? Not starting with solar panels or electric cars because that is what is expected, but with a fundamental question: are we ...