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Vice Versa ‘got’ a blank canvas for its new facility

A fierce fire reduced Vice Versa’s frozen storage facility to ashes in 2024. It was a devastating experience, but a close-knit team and solid insurance coverage kept the business going. This made a new frozen storage fac..

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The Greenery and BelOrta launch partnership

31 March 2026

The collaboration between BelOrta and The Greenery has officially started. The Belgian and Dutch grower cooperatives have received recognition as a Transnational Union of Producer Organizations (TUPO). This formally esta...

Growth Fund supports research into cultivated meat and fermentation

30 March 2026

Three research projects within cellular agriculture will receive a total of €4.1 million. NWO and the National Growth Fund are using this to focus on cost reduction and scaling up. The emphasis is on precision fermentati...

New data links food to deforestation

30 March 2026

The relationship between food production and deforestation is becoming increasingly clear. A new global dataset connects agriculture, trade, and consumption. This provides better insight into which commodities drive fore...

Unica acquires Nijmeijer and Schoonebeek

30 March 2026

Unica is expanding its network with two technical specialists. Nijmeijer Koeltechniek and Schoonebeek Klimaattechniek are joining the group. This strengthens Unica’s position in cooling and climate technology, including ...

Kroon Vlees continues automation with paSys

27 March 2026

Kroon Vlees is replacing its outdated software system and has selected paSys Food Automatisering. With this step, the meat processor is advancing further digitalization and a future-proof setup of its production environm...

Packaging: necessary or not?

26 March 2026

Packaging is often under fire in public debate. It is seen as unnecessary and harmful to the environment. Wageningen researchers place clear reservations on that view. According to them, the picture is too black-and-whit...

Growth in bread and pastry in 2025

26 March 2026

After a period of stagnation, the Dutch bakery sector is showing growth again. Both bread and pastry are on the rise. Notably, it is not only supermarkets benefiting, but artisan bakeries as well. New figures from NBC sh...

Recycling on track, plastic requires extra effort

26 March 2026

The collection of deposit packaging is on the rise. At the same time, pressure on the plastic chain continues to increase. This is evident from Verpact’s preliminary results for 2025, the organization responsible for col...

Potato prices drop below zero in Europe

25 March 2026

The European potato market is under significant pressure. According to DCA Market Intelligence, there is a substantial surplus, forcing growers in some cases to pay to offload their product. Low prices or giving potatoes...

More budget and support for the organic chain

25 March 2026

The Dutch House of Representatives is sending a clear signal to the organic sector. With the adoption of two motions, efforts are focused on accelerating growth. The target remains 15% organic agricultural land by 2030. ...

Dutch government seeks ban on meat price discounting

25 March 2026

The Dutch House of Representatives is once again increasing pressure on meat-related price promotions. A newly adopted motion aims to curb aggressive discounting in supermarkets. This puts the protein transition firmly b...

Consumers report more food safety issues

25 March 2026

Consumers are increasingly reporting potential food-related issues to the FAVV. In 2025, the number of complaints reached a record level. The number of questions submitted to the reporting center also rose again. The fig...

Organic assortment in supermarkets declines

24 March 2026

The organic assortment of potatoes, vegetables, and fruit in Dutch supermarkets has declined for the first time in years. After a period of growth, 2026 shows a clear downturn. This is evident from the EKO count by PAN N...

True Value puts food chain under pressure

23 March 2026

The Dutch agrofood sector is facing a clear transition. Where production and efficiency long took the lead, the focus is shifting toward broader value. In its agrofood vision, Rabobank outlines how the food system must c...

European livestock declines, pig production grows

23 March 2026

Livestock production in the European Union shows a mixed picture in 2026. While the number of cattle, sheep, and goats is clearly declining, pig numbers are increasing. The latest forecasts therefore point to clear shift...