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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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Omnomyco ‘Chicken of the Woods’: no fake meat or mega-factory

14 September 2026

Omnomyco wants to shake up the protein transition. Not with heavily processed meat substitutes, but by domesticating a unique mushroom. The idea did not originate in a corporate R&D lab, but around a student table in Wag...

Column Pieter Vos: a different route of thought

14 September 2026

In our search for answers and smart solutions to today’s major challenges and transitions – the protein and energy transitions, climate change, the nitrogen issue and shortages of raw materials, to name just a few – we s...

Call on Dutch government to support more plant-based food

14 September 2026

A broad coalition from across the Dutch food and agricultural system is calling on the government to take action. The parties are asking for an Action Plan for More Plant-Based Food. The plan should encourage the product...

European protein autonomy faces economic limits

10 September 2026

Europe wants to reduce its dependence on imported soy. Expanding the cultivation of legumes appears to be a logical solution. However, new research shows that achieving self-sufficiency remains difficult. Economic incent...

The Netherlands’ Crookedest Supermarket in Utrecht

09 September 2026

De 'Kromste Supermarkt Van Nederland' is open at Utrecht Central this week. No Waste Army and NS Stations opened the temporary supermarket on Monday 7 September. It is located near platforms 18 and 19. The store will rem...

Spending on sustainable food rises 6 percent

08 September 2026

Sales of sustainable food are growing, but market share is barely moving. In 2025, Dutch consumers spent nearly €15.6 billion on these products. Higher prices account for a significant part of that increase. At the same ...

Study: 71% of canned seafood products lack origin transparency

02 September 2026

Clear European rules govern origin information for fresh seafood. The situation is different for processed seafood. Producers are not required to provide the same information about species, catch area and fishing method....

NVWA and Customs ready to enforce EUDR

31 August 2026

The European Deforestation Regulation is moving closer to everyday practice. This requires preparation from businesses, regulators, and stakeholders in producing countries. The Netherlands is continuing to develop a work...

Spending on organic food rises 17 percent

28 August 2026

Organic food continues to gain ground in Dutch supermarkets. Consumers spent considerably more on these products than last year. Meanwhile, total spending on food remained virtually unchanged. However, the growth varied ...

Additional discount for European recycled material

27 August 2026

Nearly nine out of ten packages in the Netherlands are recycled or reused. This puts the Netherlands among the international leaders. Behind that high percentage, however, is a supply chain under pressure. Verpact’s annu...

European organic imports reach highest level since 2018

24 August 2026

European imports of organic agri-food products increased sharply in 2025. The volume rose by 12.8 percent to 2.98 million tons. This brought imports to their highest level since 2018. The Netherlands remains the leading ...

82% of branded cookies still contain palm oil

21 August 2026

Palm oil is still widely used across the branded cookie assortment. According to research cited by The Flower Farm, 82% of the products examined contain palm oil. The company says private-label products are sometimes fur...

Europe uses more soy, but less is responsibly sourced

20 August 2026

Europe remains structurally dependent on imported soybeans and soybean meal. At the same time, demand is growing faster than responsible sourcing. In 2024, 44 percent of soy consumption met FEFAC’s guidelines. A year ear...

The Netherlands saves 40 million meals from going to waste

18 August 2026

Too Good To Go has saved 40 million meals in the Netherlands. The app reached this milestone eight years after its launch. More than 13,500 businesses have now joined the platform. According to Too Good To Go, these meal...

Blending organic milk: an opportunity to scale up?

12 August 2026

The Dutch organic farming sector faces a significant growth challenge. According to Questionmark, supermarkets and producers can play an important role. The organization is working on concrete steps to increase organic s...