the Netherlands’s
food and agriculture tech industry,
in focus.

Food safety and hygiene challenges

16.8% of this theme group

Researchers highlight gaps in safety standards, hygiene practices, and regulatory enforcement across the food supply chain.

Food safety (742) · Environmental health (169) · Food hygiene (65) · Hygiene (133)

Food Safety Regulations and Consumer Confidence

Exploring the Role of Food Safety Practices in Enhancing Sustainability within the Food Industry: A Comprehensive Analysis of Challenges, Op

Food waste and sustainability issues

16.1% of this theme group

Studies examine the scale of waste, its environmental impact, and barriers to more sustainable food system designs.

Food waste (176) · Consumption (206) · Sustainability (250) · Food systems (250)

Progress towards Sustainable Utilisation and Management of Food Wastes in the Global Economy

Transforming food supply chains for sustainability

Food security and climate vulnerability

15.4% of this theme group

Analyses focus on how climate change threatens food availability and the resilience of vulnerable populations.

Food security (803) · Food systems (338) · Food insecurity (145) · Agriculture (365)

Food Security and Climate Change: Differences in Impacts and Adaptation Strategies for Rural Communities in the Global South and North

Food Production, Availability, Agricultural Systems, and Food Security: A Detailed Review

Agricultural productivity and food security

15.4% of this theme group

Works discuss constraints on crop yields, the role of organic methods, and implications for global food security.

Agriculture (583) · Production (354) · Agricultural productivity (106) · Food security (281)

Agricultural Production

STATUS AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURE FARMS IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBAL TRENDS

Processing methods and product quality

15.2% of this theme group

Papers address limitations in current processing techniques that affect safety, nutritional value, and consumer acceptance.

Food processing (441) · Food industry (188) · Food products (118) · Food science (115)

Advancing the Role of Food Processing for Improved Integration in Sustainable Food Chains

Emerging techniques for the processing of food to ensure higher food safety with enhanced food quality: a review

Mycotoxin contamination risks

12.6% of this theme group

Research outlines the health hazards of aflatoxins and other toxins, emphasizing detection and mitigation challenges.

Mycotoxin (127) · Aflatoxin (66) · Food safety (363) · Risk assessment (92)

Aflatoxins: A Global Concern for Food Safety, Human Health and Their Management

Food Contamination with Micro-plastics: Occurrences, Bioavailability,Human Vulnerability, and Prevention

Antibiotic resistance in food chains

8.6% of this theme group

Investigations reveal how antimicrobial use in livestock contributes to resistant pathogens affecting food safety.

Antibiotic resistance (105) · Salmonella (105) · Listeria monocytogenes (53) · Antimicrobial (65)

Antibiotic Use in Livestock and Residues in Food—A Public Health Threat: A Review

A Review of Current Bacterial Resistance to Antibiotics in Food Animals

Safety concerns with novel processing technologies

20.7% of this theme group

Authors urge careful assessment of emerging processing and packaging methods to avoid unintended health risks.

Food safety (242) · Food processing (124) · Food industry (61) · Food products (67)

Food packaging and nanotechnology: safeguarding consumer health and safety

Perspectives on Novel Technologies of Processing and Monitoring the Safety and Quality of Prepared Food Products

Pesticide and toxin risk assessment

18.1% of this theme group

Studies call for stricter evaluation of pesticide residues and aflatoxin exposure in diverse food commodities.

Risk assessment (125) · Hazard quotient (64) · Pesticide (84) · Aflatoxin (67)

Aflatoxins in food: Prevalence, health effects, and emerging trends in its mitigation—An updated review

Concentrations of DDT metabolites in different food items and public health risk in Africa regions: systematic review and metal analysis

Sustainability trade‑offs in agricultural tech

14.4% of this theme group

Research highlights potential ecological costs of high‑tech solutions and the need for balanced adoption.

Production (173) · Agriculture (192) · Sustainability (136) · Sustainable agriculture (46)

Transition towards sustainability in agriculture and food systems: Role of information and communication technologies

Modern Agricultural Technologies for Sustainable Food Production: A Comprehensive Review of Technological Innovations and Their Impact on Gl

Pathogen and antimicrobial residue monitoring

14.2% of this theme group

Works stress the importance of vigilant surveillance for Salmonella, Listeria, and antibiotic residues in food products.

Salmonella (116) · Listeria monocytogenes (85) · Antibiotic resistance (57) · Hygiene (56)

<em> Salmonella </em> spp. and antimicrobial residues in eggs from caged and cage-free systems in Colombia: labeling, production

Microbiological hazards and compliance of ready-to-eat foods at restaurants..

Food security under climate stress

13.6% of this theme group

Analyses warn that price volatility and climate impacts could undermine progress toward global hunger goals.

Food security (322) · Agriculture (159) · Food prices (33) · Food insecurity (41)

Climate-resilient development: An approach to sustainable food production in sub-Saharan Africa

Zero Hunger by 2030 – Are we on track? Climate variability and change impacts on food security in Africa

Shelf‑life and storage quality issues

12.2% of this theme group

Papers examine how storage conditions and oxidation affect product freshness and consumer safety.

Shelf life (84) · Cold storage (23) · Lipid oxidation (25) · Moisture (29)

Advances in Edible Coatings for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: A Review

Effects of pretreatments on quality attributes of long-term deep frozen storage of vegetables: a review

Safety of engineered food enzymes and additives

6.7% of this theme group

Research evaluates potential health implications of novel enzyme strains and feed additives used in processing.

Enzyme (61) · Food additive (67) · Strain (41) · Feed additive (33)

Safety evaluation of the food enzyme α‐galactosidase from the genetically modified Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain CBS 615.94

Safety evaluation of the food enzyme α‐amylase from the non‐genetically modified Aspergillus sp. strain AR‐SHFA‐109

Integrated food‑system safety solutions

18.6% of this theme group

Opportunities focus on linking supply‑chain transparency with safety standards to improve overall system resilience.

Food safety (342) · Supply chain (118) · Food systems (122) · Food security (172)

The food systems approach: sustainable solutions for a sufficient supply of healthy food

Improving quality standards of purchase policy and sustainable staple food safety

Functional ingredients from food by‑products

17.9% of this theme group

Studies explore extracting health‑promoting compounds from waste streams to create value‑added functional foods.

Functional food (124) · Ingredient (124) · Health benefits (104) · Raw material (131)

USING NOVEL EXTRACTS FROM CARROT RESIDUES AND BY-PRODUCTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF VALUABLE FUNCTIONAL FOODS

KIWIFRUIT: A REVIEW ON NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION AND ITS ASSOCIATED HEALTH BENEFITS, MEDICINAL IMPORTANCES, AND ADVANCEMENT OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Sustainable agricultural production innovations

15.6% of this theme group

Research highlights practices that boost yields while reducing environmental footprints and enhancing climate resilience.

Agriculture (522) · Food security (316) · Production (310) · Sustainable agriculture (138)

Selective agricultural and environmental practices to sustain food production and mitigate climate change

Energy-Efficient Innovations in Agricultural and Food Systems: A Systematic Review of Productivity and Sustainability Outcomes and Adoption

Nanotechnology for processing and packaging

13.8% of this theme group

Papers present nanotech applications that can improve preservation, safety monitoring, and packaging performance.

Food processing (371) · Food industry (208) · Food packaging (117) · Production (148)

Application of nanotechnology in food: processing, preservation, packaging and safety assessment

Nanotechnology in Food Industry; Advances in Food processing, Packaging and Food Safety

Advanced biosensors for contaminant detection

11.9% of this theme group

Works describe sensitive optical and chemical probes enabling rapid identification of pathogens and residues.

Food safety (318) · Detection limit (66) · Biosensor (41) · Fluorescence (32)

Optical sensing for real-time detection of food-borne pathogens in fresh produce using machine learning

Chemical probe as specific detector of porcine protein or peptide in meat and meat-based products: Potential applications, challenges, and t

Natural antioxidants for extended shelf life

11.3% of this theme group

Research investigates plant‑derived compounds and biodegradable films that slow spoilage and maintain quality.

Shelf life (345) · Postharvest (125) · Preservative (108) · Food preservation (88)

Harnessing Natural Antioxidants for Enhancing Food Shelf Life: Exploring Sources and Applications in the Food Industry

Incorporation of Natural Antioxidants into Biodegradable Food Packaging: Enhancing Food Quality and Shelf Life

Probiotic and antimicrobial biopreservatives

10.9% of this theme group

Studies assess beneficial microbes and natural antimicrobials as alternatives to synthetic preservatives.

Antimicrobial (175) · Probiotic (77) · Bacteria (55) · Listeria monocytogenes (58)

Natural Anti-Microbials for Enhanced Microbial Safety and Shelf-Life of Processed Packaged Meat

Microbial Contamination of Food: Probiotics and Postbiotics as Potential Biopreservatives

Amsterdam

46.1% across the displayed hubs

13 companies hiring · $3.9B disclosed funding

Wageningen

13.0% across the displayed hubs

6 companies hiring · $109.3M disclosed funding

Rotterdam

12.2% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $19.1M disclosed funding

Utrecht

7.8% across the displayed hubs

2 companies hiring · $19.3M disclosed funding

Eindhoven

6.0% across the displayed hubs

2 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding

The Hague

6.0% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding

Delft

4.7% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $42.4M disclosed funding

Breda

4.4% across the displayed hubs

3 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding