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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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'Meat tax could save billions in climate and healthcare costs'

03 February 2025

A smart reform of VAT on food could save Europe billions in climate and healthcare costs. By raising VAT on meat and dairy and lowering it on fruits and vegetables, both tax revenue and societal savings could increase si...

Bakker Barendrecht builds state-of-the-art fresh produce center

03 February 2025

Bakker Barendrecht, part of Greenyard, is taking a major step in modernizing its logistics processes by constructing a state-of-the-art center for fresh vegetables and fruit in Ridderkerk. The facility, being built next ...

Increased spending in food, but costs remain a problem

03 February 2025

The first cautious signs of economic recovery have also reached the food sector. After a year of inflation and declining consumer spending, purchasing power seems to be stabilizing. However, experts warn that profit marg...

European biotech gets a boost with new support hub

31 January 2025

The European Commission has taken a significant step in supporting innovative businesses by launching the Biotech and Biomanufacturing Hub. This new hub, launched on January 30, focuses on start-ups and small to medium-s...

Residual streams and tech at Best Food & Agri Startup

31 January 2025

The race for the Best Food & Agri Startup 2025 is heating up. Three innovative startups are competing for the prestigious title. With their focus on sustainability, technology, and short supply chains, they bring fre...

Zwarte soldatenvlieg: krachtpatser in de eiwittransitie

30 January 2025

Een kwart van de wereldbevolking kampt met ijzertekorten, maar uit onderzoek van promovendus Tomer First (Food Quality and Design) blijkt dat insecten mogelijk een deel van de oplossing bieden. Door ze te laten groeien o...

AI gives a boost to Unilever’s ice cream production

30 January 2025

With 35 factories and around 3 million freezers worldwide, Unilever operates an extensive ice cream supply chain. The weather plays a crucial role in this. In a European summer month, a temperature increase of just 1°C c...

Major shifts in the animal protein market in 2025

27 January 2025

The European animal protein market is set for significant changes in 2025. Beef and pork production will continue to decline, while the poultry sector is expected to maintain strong growth. Structural challenges such as ...

New opportunities for duckweed as a protein source

23 January 2025

The research project ‘Duurzame eiwitten: Eendje meer’ is exploring the potential of duckweed as a protein source. Five Dutch universities of applied sciences are collaborating with companies and experts to optimize the c...

Mosa Meat submits EU approval request for cultivated fat

22 January 2025

Mosa Meat has reached a significant milestone by submitting its first application for market approval under the European Novel Foods regulation. With this application, the company focuses on cultivated beef fat, which ca...

V-Label launches C-Label for cultivated meat

22 January 2025

V-Label GmbH, known for its V-Label certification for vegan and vegetarian products, is introducing a new certification system for cultivated meat products: C-Label (with the C standing for ‘cultivated’). With this initi...

Vegetarian smoked sausage without artificial aromas

17 January 2025

Van Gelder, known as a traditional Dutch supplier of fresh produce and a producer of plant-based meat alternatives, is introducing a groundbreaking product at Horecava: the first vegetarian smoked sausage that already me...

Vegetable and fruit consumption drops by 3% in 2024

15 January 2025

The consumption of vegetables and fruit in the Netherlands decreased again in 2024. While the average Dutch person already failed to meet the dietary guidelines of the Voedingscentrum, the gap widened further. Vegetable ...

Protein transition isn’t moving fast enough: action is needed

15 January 2025

The shift towards more plant-based proteins plays a crucial role in meeting climate goals. However, with the current balance of 58% animal and 42% plant-based proteins in our diet, there’s still a long way to go. “While ...

The Netherlands advances in cellular agriculture

14 January 2025

The Netherlands is taking another significant step in cellular agriculture with the establishment of two new scale-up facilities. These facilities enable companies to scale their production processes without making subst...