Scientific

What is well preserved retains its value

'What’s in the barrel won’t turn sour,' an acquaintance said to me recently. He wanted to reassure me that he would still keep his promise, despite the delay. I repeated the saying to myself and realized what utter nonse..

AI identifies 787 proteins with emulsifier potential

07 September 2026

Finding a plant protein that can work as an emulsifier sounds easier than it is. The range of options is vast, while laboratory research requires considerable time and resources. Researchers are therefore using artificia...

Most new NGT rules to take effect in 2028

26 August 2026

The European regulation on New Genomic Techniques has officially entered into force. This gives plant breeders greater scope to develop new varieties. Crops can therefore be adapted more quickly to drought and plant dise...

Wallonia aims to become a leader in agrifood biotechnology

21 August 2026

Wallonia aims to become a European reference region for agrifood biotechnology by 2035. The region is focusing on areas including fermentation, functional ingredients, and health-driven nutrition. Companies such as Purat...

Vegetable diversity important for future cultivation

20 August 2026

Greater variation in vegetable species can make agriculture more climate-resilient. Traditional varieties and wild relatives in particular offer opportunities for breeding. An international research team is therefore cal...

Puratos maps flour variability more accurately

10 August 2026

Flour may seem like a predictable staple ingredient, but conditions are changing. Harvests do not always deliver the same quality and characteristics. Climate change, new farming practices, and supply chain developments ...

Netherlands risks losing its leading position in foodtech

09 July 2026

Foodvalley and a broad coalition of companies are sounding the alarm. Without swift action, the Netherlands will lose its strong position in food technology to foreign competitors. The sector is therefore urgently callin...

New insights into optimizing par-baked bread

01 July 2026

More and more industrial bakeries are using par-baked bread to make production more flexible and offer bread with a fresh-baked character. However, it is still not fully understood which processes during par-baking and s...

Drying processes can be made more sustainable and efficient

29 June 2026

Drying is one of the most energy-intensive processes in the food industry. Yet it is entirely possible to make this process more sustainable. What adjustments can be made? And where can the greatest gains be achieved? Wa...

When will cultivated meat find its place in the food chain?

19 June 2026

Cultivated meat is seen as a potential link in the protein transition. Researchers, start-ups, and agricultural entrepreneurs are working on applications that could eventually become part of the food chain. Interest is g...

Official opening for first cultivated meat farm

10 June 2026

The world’s first cultivated meat farm has officially opened its doors. In Schipluiden, RespectFarms welcomed visitors from several European countries for the inauguration of the facility located on the dairy farm of Cor...

Solving modern meat challenges NPD guide

09 June 2026

Product developers are under increasing pressure as consumer expectations evolve, sustainability targets grow, and cost constraints tighten. The most common challenges across the meat industry include: Maintaini...

NutriControl can make specific analyses in a new laboratory

11 May 2026

What’s in food, feed, and dairy? And perhaps even more importantly: what isn’t? NutriControl investigates this every single day. With a new laboratory in Veghel, the company is taking the next step in flexibility, tailor...

Balancing safety and functionality in wheat processing

11 May 2026

Flour and flour-based products are typically intended to receive a final heat treatment step before consumption, which will inactivate any pathogens that may be present. As a result, these products are generally not asso...

Concerns over NGTs grow within food chain

06 May 2026

The discussion around new genomic techniques is receiving increasing attention across the food chain. Bionext and affiliated organizations are warning about the implications for transparency, traceability, and patents. T...

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...