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One-third of industrial decarbonization projects delayed

Decarbonization remains important to industry, but investing is proving difficult. Companies face high costs and inadequate infrastructure. As a result, some of their plans are being pushed back. RVO identified the obsta..

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New Green-score replaces the Eco-score

29 September 2025

The Eco-score is getting a new name. From this autumn it will be Green-score. Customers of Colruyt Group will see the new name across stores, apps and communication channels. The label itself remains the same at its core...

New alliance focuses on biobased packaging

26 September 2025

Avantium, Tereos and LVMH GAÏA are joining forces. They aim to scale up production of a new type of plastic made entirely from plant-based raw materials. The material is called Releaf® and can be used in food and beverag...

Ede building European hub for protein innovation

22 September 2025

Ede is stepping up its game in the world of sustainable proteins. The NIZO site will transform over the coming years into a vibrant food innovation park. Startups, scale-ups, researchers, and companies will join forces h...

Private-label meat substitutes gain ground on health

22 September 2025

Meat substitutes are getting healthier, and that’s good news. Supermarket private labels are showing it can be done: less salt, better nutrition. New data from ProVeg confirm the trend. Private labels perform remarkab...

Stronger earnings through supply chain cooperation

16 September 2025

Collaboration within the food supply chain provides clear benefits for farmers pursuing sustainability. The main advantages are cost savings and security of product sales. This is the outcome of research by the Netherlan...

Online edition september 2025 | (New) Proteins

15 September 2025

The demand for alternative proteins is high—and still growing. They're sought after as substitutes for costly animal proteins and as key ingredients in high-protein products. Protei...

Van Koolen is GEA’s partner in plant-based production

15 September 2025

The transition toward alternative proteins is irreversible. GEA understands this, and as of 2025, offers fully integrated production lines for vegan, vegetarian, and fermented food products. Clients across the food indus...

Lokus and Bugman: from locust to inspiration

15 September 2025

In South Holland, Eysbrand Rozendaal and Peter Stam – founders of Lokus – work among the fluttering wings of migratory locusts. Their focus is the European migratory locust, a species that’s difficult to breed but unique...

HVO Meat improves efficiency with new packaging machine

15 September 2025

Matthijs de Jong, owner of HVO Meat, was looking for a way to speed up and simplify the packaging process on the production line. The installation of a Flowvac packaging machine has led to a significant increase in effic...

De Koningh sees labelling as a strategic link

11 September 2025

Labelling is no longer just an operational step at the end of the packaging line. With tightening regulations, growing sustainability demands and increasing digitalisation, it’s becoming a strategic part of the productio...

Moving towards a more resilient European food system

10 September 2025

The European Union aims to reduce its reliance on food imports. The pandemic, climate-related crop failures, and the war in Ukraine have exposed the vulnerability of the current food supply system. Europe remains depende...

Considering outsourcing microalgae production?

10 September 2025

Morocco offers excellent natural conditions for microalgae cultivation, with over 280 days of sunlight per year. This stable solar availability allows for energy-efficient, high-quality biomass production. Combined with ...

First Dutch regenerative herb chain

10 September 2025

Verstegen Spices & Sauces, Schevichoven Droogt and three farmers are working together on the Netherlands’ first regenerative herb supply chain. On 4 September 2025, Michel Driessen (Verstegen), Mark Schraauwen (Verst...

Dutch consumers increase spending on sustainable food

09 September 2025

In 2024, Dutch consumers once again spent more on sustainable food. Total spending increased by around 4% compared to the previous year. As a result, the share of sustainable food remained stable at 21% of all food purch...

More efficient steam systems in the food industry

04 September 2025

In the food industry, steam is essential. Whether you're baking, sterilising, cleaning or heating, your production depends on a reliable steam system. And yet, the installation behind that steam is often overlooked. That...