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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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Vision report | Digital and sustainable transformation

30 August 2024

How advanced are Food & Beverage companies in their digital transformation concerning sustainability? In this report, we discuss the progress and challenges of this transformation with 8 professionals. The Food &a...

A hybrid meatball encourages more conscious eating

28 August 2024

Recent deelde data-analist Nielsen het bericht dat de verkoop van vleesvervangers dit jaar weer in de lift zit. Dat is verrassend na twee jaar van stagnatie. De prijs en kwaliteit van vegetarische alternatieven zijn al j...

PeelPioneers expands with new citrus peel factory in Spain

27 August 2024

PeelPioneers expands operations in Den Bosch and Spain to further develop circular processing of citrus peels. The Dutch company, founded by Sytze van Stempvoort, Lindy Hensen, and Bas van Wieringen, launched Europe’s la...

Food industry forecasts 1% production decline in 2024

26 August 2024

ING Research predicts a 1% decline in food industry production for 2024. This is a downward adjustment from earlier forecasts made at the start of the year. Analysts, however, expect production volumes to recover in the ...

Lidl introduces new minced meat mix with pea protein

22 August 2024

Lidl is taking an innovative step in the Dutch food industry by introducing a partially plant-based minced meat mix. This product, consisting of 60% beef and 40% pea protein, offers a sustainable option for ground meat e...

‘Meat consumption increases the risk of diabetes’

22 August 2024

Recent research on meat consumption and type 2 diabetes highlights concerns about the link between meat intake and the development of this disease. The study, conducted by the InterConnect project, analyzed data from nea...

Netherlands divided over meat tax

21 August 2024

Recent research by Wageningen University (WUR) sheds light on public opinion regarding a potential meat tax in the Netherlands. The study, conducted among more than 1,200 Dutch citizens, focused on consumer preferences c...

Bananapocalypse looms: the future of bananas at risk

21 August 2024

The banana, a globally beloved fruit, has been facing serious threats for years. Climate change, pests, and a devastating fungal disease are putting the future of the banana at risk. Scientists are even warning of a pote...

Grant for research on bioactive compounds in fruits and vegetables

21 August 2024

Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo is leading the collaborative initiative Success4BioActives, which has secured a €700,000 grant from the North Limburg regional deal. The project aims to develop in-depth knowledge of bi...

Slight decline in EU ice cream production in 2023

21 August 2024

In 2023, the European Union produced approximately 3.2 billion liters of ice cream, a 1.4% decrease compared to the previous year. In 2022, production stood at 3.3 billion liters. This decline indicates a slight shift in...

Slight decline in food industry revenue continues

20 August 2024

In the second quarter of 2024, the Dutch food industry experienced a slight decline in revenue, dropping by 0.6 percent compared to the same period last year. This followed a more significant decrease of nearly 10 percen...

Albert Heijn launches lifestyle check for healthier choices

19 August 2024

Next week, Albert Heijn will introduce the AH Leefstijlcheck, a new tool designed to help customers improve their lifestyle. After completing a short questionnaire, users receive a personalized lifestyle score, offering ...

Sales of plant-based alternatives double in foodservice

15 August 2024

The Dutch foodservice sector has seen a significant increase in sales of plant-based dairy and meat substitutes over the past two years. According to recently released data from market research agency Foodstep, collected...

Protein transition: can the Netherlands keep the lead?

15 August 2024

The Dutch market for alternative proteins is on the verge of significant growth, with expectations that the sector will exceed €10 billion by 2030. Despite being globally recognized for its expertise in agriculture and b...

Meat substitutes not popular among most flexitarians

15 August 2024

Plant-based meat substitutes are often seen as an environmentally friendly alternative to meat, but they appear to be unpopular among the majority of Dutch flexitarians. This is according to recent research by Muriel Ver...