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One in three employees sees AI as a threat

AI is gaining a foothold on the production floor, but employees have concerns. More than a third (34%) see the technology as a threat to their skills and expertise. In addition, 58% feel that decisions about digitalizati..

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Plant-based protein in hospitals: progress remains unclear

09 October 2026

88% of hospitals have set a target to increase their share of plant-based protein. Only one in four publicly reports on progress. This makes it unclear whether the sector will meet its targets. These findings come from r...

Price-conscious consumers put pressure on the food market in 2027

08 October 2026

FoodService Instituut Nederland (FSIN) expects higher consumer prices to drive most revenue growth in 2027. Sales volumes are barely growing, while consumers weigh their purchases more carefully. This puts pressure on bo...

Belgian supermarkets struggle with the shift to plant-based food

07 October 2026

Belgian supermarkets still mainly promote meat and dairy in their flyers. For every plant-based offer, there are nine promotions for meat or dairy. Yet some chains are taking steps to support plant-based and hybrid produ...

AI in the food supply chain: consumers cautiously optimistic

07 October 2026

Consumers are cautiously optimistic about AI in the Dutch food supply chain. On average, they expect the technology’s benefits to outweigh its risks. They trust business owners more than AI. They want business owners to ...

Plant-based diets: nutritional needs vary by age

06 October 2026

Replacing animal products with plant-based alternatives requires attention to nutritional value. The effects on nutrient intake vary by age and sex. Research by Maastricht University and Brightlands Campus Greenport Venl...

Sugar tax on food: which products could be covered?

06 October 2026

Sauces, breakfast cereals, and quark with fruit could also be subject to a sugar tax. RIVM examined two possible options at the request of VWS. The chosen threshold determines which products would be subject to the tax. ...

RIVM identifies risks to the food supply

05 October 2026

Drought and extreme rainfall can compromise the availability and quality of agricultural products. Participants in RIVM workshops therefore expect a greater risk of food shortages and price increases. Conflicts can also ...

Eurozone food prices: unprocessed food costs 4% more

05 October 2026

Consumer prices for unprocessed food are rising faster in the eurozone. Eurostat estimates a year-over-year price increase of 4% in September 2026. A month earlier, the increase was 2.7%. Price increases for processed fo...

FAO: grain and sugar prices rise, meat and dairy prices fall

05 October 2026

The FAO Food Price Index rose 1.5 percent to 136.0 points in September 2026. Grain and sugar prices saw particularly strong increases on global markets. Transportation disruptions and adverse weather put pressure on supp...

California introduces label for non-ultraprocessed foods

02 October 2026

California is introducing a new label for non-ultraprocessed foods. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the legislation on September 28, 2026. Manufacturers can voluntarily have their products certified under the new standard. ...

Cultivated meat tasting pilot extended by two years

02 October 2026

The Dutch pilot for cultivated meat tastings has been extended by two years. Producers now have more time to organize controlled tastings. The process from dossier preparation to tasting takes almost a year. The Code of ...

Food industry accounts for 19% of food waste in Europe

01 October 2026

The food and beverage industry generated 19% of European food waste in 2024. The EU generated a total of 57.9 million metric tons that year. That is 0.7% more than a year earlier, according to Eurostat. Households were t...

NIZO and partners aim to cut precision fermentation costs

01 October 2026

ECOFERM is investigating how continuous fermentation can reduce the cost of producing alternative proteins. The new consortium aims to retain microorganisms in the reactor. This should increase productivity and reduce en...

86% of leading brands lack organic products in supermarkets

01 October 2026

Sixty of the seventy largest brands have no organic products in Dutch supermarkets. The findings come from research by Questionmark in collaboration with RVO. None of the brands surveyed publishes a specific target for g...

PFAS in the food chain: FNLI calls for a European approach

30 September 2026

PFAS enter the food chain through water, soil, and air. According to FNLI, the food industry cannot resolve this contamination on its own. The industry association is therefore calling for a European approach that addres...