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Van Geloven: Lots of cheese, good crust, little dust

A tasty snack is partly characterized by a nice crispy crust. But applying a good, even breadcrumb layer while limiting dust formation and waste is no easy task. Van Geloven Cuijk therefore purchased the latest CrumbMast..

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The Netherlands is leading importer of deforestation products

The Netherlands is leading importer of deforesta­tion products

28 September 2023

In a recent report from the CBS, it is revealed that the Netherlands is at the forefront as the EU's leading importer of products linked to deforesta­tion. The Dutch food industry is the primary user. From soybeans to pal...

What we truly think about sustainable food

What we truly think about sustain­able food

28 September 2023

Milieu Centraal recently released the 'Sustain­ability Life Monitor 2023'. This report provides a clear and in-depth understanding of the attitudes and actions of the Dutch regarding sustain­ability. Crucial for the food i...

Incorrect cost allocation in meat and livestock inspections

Incorrect cost allocation in meat and livestock inspections

27 September 2023

In a recent develop­ment, the Business Appeals Tribunal (CBb) ruled that some of the costs for meat and livestock inspections should not have been borne by slaughter­houses and livestock exporters. This judgment follows a ...

Dutch hospitals strive for healthy and sustainable food

Dutch hospitals strive for healthy and sustain­able food

27 September 2023

With the innovative program 'Taste Good Care', Dutch hospitals are setting a new standard for healthy and sustain­able nutrition. Central to this initiative is not just the food offering, but the entire meal system. Th...

Reverse design: the future of food production

Reverse design: the future of food production

26 September 2023

How do you bring a food product to the market that tantalizes the taste buds while also being sustain­able, healthy, and affordable? Experts from Wageningen offer an answer with an innovative approach: reverse design. ...

From meat to fish: Sustainability drives choice

From meat to fish: Sustain­ability drives choice

26 September 2023

More and more Dutch people are consciously opting for fish over meat due to environ­mental consider­a­tions, as revealed by recent findings from the Marine Steward­ship Council (MSC) and Aquacul­ture Steward­ship Council (ASC)...

What technology is needed to grow insects?

What technology is needed to grow insects?

26 September 2023

Cultivating mealworms: Equans Refriger­a­tion outlines the require­ments for a cultiva­tion installa­tion. With the increasing demand for alterna­tive proteins, insect farming is becoming increas­ingly lucrative. Gert Boersm...

Insects as pure food: the role of microfiltration

Insects as pure food: the role of microfil­tra­tion

25 September 2023

Imagine this: you take a bite of a delicious sausage roll, only to find out that its main ingredient is insects. The concept might sound odd, but in reality, insects could become a goldmine for the food industry. There's...

The complexity of processed Food: environment vs. health

The complexity of processed Food: environ­ment vs. health

25 September 2023

Recent health trends are steering us towards unprocessed foods, but what if opting for that healthy snack actually leaves a bigger footprint on our planet? Research conducted by Reina Vellinga, a researcher at RIVM, unve...

Fungi For Future Wins Lineage's Hackathon

Fungi For Future Wins Lineage's Hackathon

22 September 2023

On September 21, Lineage, a leading business in cold chain logistics, announced the winner of their hackathon 'Tackling Food Waste for a Sustain­able Future' held in Amsterdam. After two days of intensive collabo­ra­tion an...

EU bans greenwashing and boosts product guarantees

EU bans greenwashing and boosts product guarantees

22 September 2023

The EU Parliament has struck a provisional agreement on updated rules aimed at eliminating misleading advertise­ments and supplying consumers with improved informa­tion on product longevity. This understanding seeks to ...

Glufosinate detected in organic products

Glufosi­nate detected in organic products

21 September 2023

Recent studies have discovered glufosi­nate in various organic goods. Glufosi­nate, an herbicide similar to glyphosate, is strictly prohibited in organic farming. This revelation casts a shadow of doubt over the authentici...

First chickens vaccinated against avian influenza virus

First chickens vaccinated against avian influenza virus

21 September 2023

In the Netherlands, the first step has been taken in the fight against avian influenza: 1,800 day-old chicks have been vaccinated against highly pathogenic avian influenza. This field trial, initiated by the Ministry of ...

Contamination risks evaporators severely underestimated

Contami­na­tion risks evapora­tors severely underes­ti­mated

21 September 2023

In most refriger­a­tion, freezing and production rooms, evapora­tors are installed on the ceiling. These might look clean and hygienic on the exterior, but are heavily contami­nated on the inside. The result: contami­na­tion r...

Water at risk: global concerns for 2030

Water at risk: global concerns for 2030

20 September 2023

Without proactive leadership in water management, we risk a parched future. According to the World Resources Institute, the Earth may face a staggering 56% water shortfall by 2030. This dire water situation doesn't just ...

Hybrid yogurt of cow's milk and plant-based dairy

Hybrid yogurt of cow's milk and plant-based dairy

20 September 2023

Students from the Food Technology program at van hall larenstein have developed a new hybrid yogurt, consisting of a blend of cow's milk and plant-based dairy. Hilde Slaghuis, Anke Vos, and Mohammad Noman were assigned t...

Dutch spend record amount on out of home

Dutch spend record amount on out of home

20 September 2023

This year, Dutch consumers' spending on restaurants and cafes has reached an unprece­dented high, according to the FoodSer­vice Institute Netherlands (FSIN). The forecast suggests that the turnover of the Out of Home secto...

PBL: 2030 climate goal within reach for the first time

PBL: 2030 climate goal within reach for the first time

20 September 2023

The latest Climate and Energy Exploration (KEV) delivers encouraging news for the Dutch food industry and the nation as a whole. Predictions indicate that the Netherlands' greenhouse gas emissions could decrease by 46 to...

Carrefour pressures suppliers with price tags

Carrefour pressures suppliers with price tags

19 September 2023

Carrefour, the French supermarket chain, has affixed price warnings on certain products, pressuring major suppliers such as Nestle, PepsiCo, and Unilever to combat inflation. This move comes ahead of crucial contract neg...

Boermarke fully transitions to plant-based

Boermarke fully transitions to plant-based

19 September 2023

The Enschede-based company, Boermarke, is transitioning step by step to plant-based dairy alterna­tives. They are handing over their traditional dairy operations to competitor, Zuivelhoeve. Reynier and Alexander Varvik...

Striking turnaround in food sector price increases

Striking turnaround in food sector price increases

19 September 2023

July 2023 stands out as a pivotal month for the food industry. While the sector started the year with a staggering 18.3% price hike, that trend has since tapered off, settling at a modest 1.8% compared to the previous Ju...

6 key considerations when purchasing a steam boiler

6 key consider­a­tions when purchasing a steam boiler

19 September 2023

Is your company in need of a new steam system? Making an informed decision regarding the purchase of a steam installa­tion is crucial. Steam boilers are an investment meant to fit your needs for a long period. 1. Deter...

30 years of Linx small character inkjet at De Koningh

30 years of Linx small character inkjet at De Koningh

19 September 2023

For over 30 years, De Koningh has been a proud partner of Linx in the Netherlands. Throughout these years, with its knowledge and experience in small character inkjet, De Koningh has become one of the largest suppliers o...

The risks of BPA: a silent crisis in Europe?

The risks of BPA: a silent crisis in Europe?

18 September 2023

New research uncovers alarming data: the majority of Europeans are exposed to Bisphenol A (BPA) levels that could be detrimental to health. Found in many everyday items – from food packaging to drinking water pipes – BPA...

ProVeg: Dutch Voter ready for protein transition

ProVeg: Dutch Voter ready for protein transition

18 September 2023

Recent research conducted by Kieskompas, commissioned by ProVeg, reveals that a signifi­cant portion of Dutch voters strongly favor reducing livestock numbers and promoting plant-based alterna­tives. This shift towards mor...

How packaging can prevent food waste

How packaging can prevent food waste

18 September 2023

The Dutch food industry plays a pivotal role in the pursuit of sustain­ability and innovation. Food waste has been a long-standing concern, with confusion surrounding expiration labels such as 'to be used by' (TGT) and 'b...

Generation Z: An opportunity for the Dutch food industry

Generation Z: An opportu­nity for the Dutch food industry

18 September 2023

Many Dutch food companies are witnessing a decline in demand for their products, primarily due to decreasing supermarket sales. Despite higher prices leading to increased revenue, volume sales remain stagnant. However, G...

Over a third of Dutch adults want to eat healthier

Over a third of Dutch adults want to eat healthier

14 September 2023

A recent survey conducted by the CBS reveals that 36% of adult Dutch citizens have the ambition to eat healthier. Despite this intention, many find it challenging to resist the allure of unhealthy food, especially in the...

Dutch opt for healthier beverages en masse

Dutch opt for healthier beverages en masse

14 September 2023

The Netherlands appears to be shifting towards healthier beverage choices. According to recent research, there's a widespread preference for water and zero-calorie drinks. The sugar content in top-brand sodas and waters ...

Collaboration boosts tempeh production in India

Collabo­ra­tion boosts tempeh production in India

14 September 2023

In a landmark move for food production in India, CFSS B.V. and Marel India Pvt. Ltd. are joining forces. Together, they will upscale the production of tempeh, a protein-rich vegan product, to address the protein deficien...

More than simply applying a sticker

More than simply applying a sticker

14 September 2023

Labeling a product is more than just applying a sticker. There are many factors to consider when choosing the right labeling system. Determining the right criteria in advance prevents the labeling system from becoming a ...

Increase in sustainable food expenditure

Increase in sustain­able food expendi­ture

13 September 2023

According to the Sustain­able Food Monitor 2022, compiled by Wageningen Economic Research, expendi­tures on sustain­able food increased by 13% in 2022, reaching €10.8 billion. This is notable given the shift in consumer pur...

Falling dairy prices and their impact on the European market

Falling dairy prices and their impact on the European market

12 September 2023

As the global dairy industry experiences fluctua­tions, the European dairy market faces unique challenges. Falling prices, inconsis­ten­cies in milk production due to variable weather conditions, and the shadow of global ma...

Reduced food waste in Dutch hospitality sector

Reduced food waste in Dutch hospitality sector

12 September 2023

A recent report reveals that the hospitality sector in the Netherlands has wasted 9.2% less food compared to 2019. Despite this reduction, the wasted quantity still represents a staggering €647 million, an increase from ...

Online edition September 2023: New proteins

Online edition September 2023: New proteins

11 September 2023

'The hype of meat substitutes seems to be over,' Rabobank reported in a June 2023 report. 'Get ready for boredom,' the bank warned further on in the report. Is that true? What does the actual market thi...

Column Judith Witte: Changing (food) patterns

Column Judith Witte: Changing (food) patterns

11 September 2023

Is it due to climate change? Was the wind a tad different this year? Or is it just sheer coincidence? This late summer, there’s an unusual number of grasshop­pers in our garden. And it’s not just there; they’re just as co...

'Eating insects? The world can't wait!'

'Eating insects? The world can't wait!'

11 September 2023

"Such a white mealworm has just moulted, deliciously soft. Try it," says Star Food CEO Wim Soetendaal. In addition to countless insects for animal feed, he now grows mealworms for human food. "The protein transition is u...

Plantbased the standard, meat the exception

Plantbased the standard, meat the exception

11 September 2023

'The hype of meat substitutes seems to be over,' Rabobank reported in a report published in June 2023. 'Get ready for boredom' the bank warned further on in the report. Is that true? What does the market itself think abo...

What bacteria want - versus what you need

What bacteria want - versus what you need

11 September 2023

The most common bacteria in the food industry require proteins, moisture, and oxygen to multiply. These 'ingredi­ents' are abundant in the food industry, including in the production of new meat, fish, and dairy substitute...