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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..

Debate reignites over use of meat-related terms for vega products

11 September 2025

On 8 September 2025, the agriculture committee of the European Parliament voted in favour of banning meat-related terms for plant-based products. Words like "burger", "sausage" and "steak" would no longer be allowed. The...

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...

DKB makes your comfort food surprising and unique

09 September 2025

Autumn is just around the corner – the season of warmth, togetherness, and comfort food. The Five Spices BBQ croquettes from DKB Foodsolutions are a perfect match. Combined with the Master Sauce Five Spices, they make an...

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...

QR code GS1 supports reducing food waste

08 September 2025

The message during the ‘Waste-Free Week’ is clear: stop throwing food away. Reducing waste for just one week in the Netherlands could save 23 million meals. Standards like the QR Code powered by GS1 can help make this po...

Lower US tariffs affect Dutch agricultural exports

08 September 2025

After six months of trade tensions, the EU and the U.S. reached an agreement on July 28 2025. The threat of a 30 percent tariff has been withdrawn; instead, a standard import duty of 15 percent now applies – including to...

Processed potato production gains global momentum

04 September 2025

The global potato market is shifting rapidly, particularly due to the rising demand for frozen fries. Between 2019 and 2024, the export value of frozen potato products grew from USD 7.7 billion to USD 13.2 billion. That ...

Odin leads Dutch supermarkets in plant-based proteins

03 September 2025

Organic supermarket Odin leads all Dutch supermarkets in the share of plant-based proteins on its shelves. While the national average sits at 40% plant-based and 60% animal-based, Odin reaches 67.1% plant-based and 32.9%...

No Waste Army connects surplus food to sustainable growth

03 September 2025

When Dutch growers Robin and Adriaan were stuck with tons of apples and pears after a hailstorm, four entrepreneurs from Breda stepped in. Organic farmers Hanneke and Bart faced a similar issue when supermarkets chose ch...

First yeast oil demonstration plant by NoPalm and NIZO

02 September 2025

Biotech company NoPalm Ingredients and contract research organization NIZO have signed an agreement to establish NoPalm’s first demonstration plant at the Food Innovation Campus in Ede. For the first time, the entire pro...

Export drives strong growth in Dutch food sector

02 September 2025

The Dutch food industry is showing strong performance in 2025. ING expects a 3% increase in production volume, supported by improving consumer purchasing power both at home and abroad. Consumers are buying more premium a...

Food100 2025 names 100 changemakers transforming the Dutch food system

29 August 2025

The 2025 Food100 list highlights 100 individuals reshaping the Dutch food landscape. It features 50 young talents under 35 and 50 experienced professionals over 35, all working to make the food chain healthier, more sust...

Overcapacity meat and dairy due to livestock herd reduction

28 August 2025

The 15 to 18 percent decline in the Dutch livestock herd is having a significant impact on the dairy and meat sectors. With fewer animals, the supply of milk and meat has dropped, creating overcapacity at businesses oper...

Potato price plummets, fries cost the same

27 August 2025

Farmers are sometimes paid less than five cents per kilo, while you’re still paying fifty cents or more in the store. A good harvest and more land under cultivation have made processing potatoes abundant, but that abunda...