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Duckweed: a new sustainable vegetable approved for the European market

Ingrid van der Meer
Expert protein crops

After nearly ten years of research, we’ve succeeded: in 2025, duckweed will be officially approved as a fresh vegetable in the EU. This means a flavorful, sustainable vegetable has been added—one that can be grown right here in the Netherlands.

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