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Food prices soar: growing criticism of government policy

Food prices soar: growing criticism of government policy

17 April 2025

An increasing number of Dutch citizens believe that politics is falling short in keeping food affordable. A survey conducted by Motivac­tion on behalf of Foodwatch shows that 77% of respondents feel the government is doin...

Staff shortages continue to weigh on food industry

Staff shortages continue to weigh on food industry

17 April 2025

The Dutch food industry has been hitting a solid wall for years: a shortage of people. Despite rising wages and signifi­cant investments in automation, the lack of staff continues to be the main brake on growth. ING Resea...

Experts share smart food production solutions

Experts share smart food production solutions

16 April 2025

Which technolog­ical develop­ments are gaining traction in the food industry? What are the challenges in implementing them? And what do companies offer to overcome these challenges? The Food Tech Event brings it all togeth...

Lekker Lupine finds partner in Van der Westen

Lekker Lupine finds partner in Van der Westen

16 April 2025

Lekker Lupine has entered into a partner­ship with Van der Westen organic family bakery. The bakery will start working with organic lupin flour sourced from Dutch soil, with potential expansion to other products. This col...

BENEO opens facility for fava bean processing

BENEO opens facility for fava bean processing

16 April 2025

With the opening of a new facility in Obrigheim, BENEO strengthens its position in the market for plant-based ingredi­ents. At the German site, locally grown fava beans are processed into high-quality raw materials for bo...

Nepluvi sees opportunities for poultry exports to China

Nepluvi sees opportu­ni­ties for poultry exports to China

16 April 2025

The European poultry sector sees real opportu­ni­ties in China, now that the country has imposed import tariffs on chicken from the United States. Gert-Jan Oplaat, chairman of both NEPLUVI and the European trade associatio...

Book presentation The Future of FOOD

Book presenta­tion The Future of FOOD

15 April 2025

In a setting that breathes innovation and future thinking, we proudly presented our book The Future of FOOD. Hosted by Koppert Cress, we gathered with our OSV network to not only hand over the first copy of the book, but...

Think connected with MULTIVAC and TVI at IFFA 2025

Think connected with MULTIVAC and TVI at IFFA 2025

15 April 2025

Connected thinking makes production more efficient and transparent. MULTIVAC and TVI are combining their technolo­gies to reduce costs, labour, and complexity. Their solutions integrate seamlessly into both small-scale an...

The Future of FOOD at the Food Tech Event

The Future of FOOD at the Food Tech Event

14 April 2025

What will we be eating tomorrow—and the day after? The answer is less obvious than ever. The way food is produced is shifting faster than a chef can adjust their mise en place. Farmers, horticul­tur­ists, fishers, seed dev...

Online edition April 2025 | Personnel developments

Online edition April 2025 | Personnel develop­ments

14 April 2025

Like many companies in the food industry, Van Loon Group experiences a regular rhythm of quiet periods followed by production peaks. Finding the right people for the job is becoming more and more of a c...

Column Judith Witte: Chasing dreams

Column Judith Witte: Chasing dreams

14 April 2025

When I grow up, I want to be… “a firefighter, a detective, a top footballer,” the boys would say. “A doctor, a flight attendant, a teacher,” the girls would reply. “A writer,” I dreamed, eight years old at the time. D...

Paul van Liempt: Blue-Collar Bonanza

Paul van Liempt: Blue-Collar Bonanza

14 April 2025

A few years ago, the outlook for skilled workers was bleak. But in 2025, things couldn’t be more different. The working class is sitting on a goldmine, says writer and journalist Paul van Liempt. This shift inspired him ...

Automation or not: people remain essential

Automation or not: people remain essential

14 April 2025

Van Loon Group is a food company special­ising in meat and convenience products such as soups, sauces and ready meals. Like many companies in the food industry, they deal with alternating quiet and peak periods in product...

GEA makes the sauces market more sustainable

GEA makes the sauces market more sustain­able

14 April 2025

GEA is steadily building its presence in the food industry across the Benelux, with a particular focus on sauces. It's an important next step for the specialist in the liquid food sector. Pumps, valves, and homogenizers ...

SVO helps food companies with targeted training

SVO helps food companies with targeted training

14 April 2025

Attracting new employees is a challenge. Part of the solution lies in strategic employee develop­ment. Training boosts motivation, strengthens employee engagement, and improves business performance. That’s why SVO vakople...

Column Jelle Wentink: Investing in people pays off

Column Jelle Wentink: Investing in people pays off

14 April 2025

As a knowledge-driven organisa­tion in an increas­ingly tight labor market, Nutrilab also faces a growing challenge in attracting and retaining qualified staff. To safeguard the continuity and quality of our services—now a...

DKB is always looking for the perfect crunch

DKB is always looking for the perfect crunch

14 April 2025

A portion of crispy snacks is hard to resist, even if they’re not exactly healthy. Still, there are ongoing innovations in the world of snacks and fries that can help improve their Nutri-Score. DKB Partner in Foodsolutio...

Vogely invests in efficient and sustainable labelling

Vogely invests in efficient and sustain­able labelling

14 April 2025

At the family-run businesses Vogely and Espera, it’s the third generation now calling the shots. Together, they opted to install the very latest generation of weighing and labelling machines—also a ‘third generation’—at ...

Column: Pieter Vos: A different perspective

Column: Pieter Vos: A different perspec­tive

14 April 2025

In the food industry, we love talking about quality, efficiency, and food safety. About processes, standards, and systems. But how often do we actually talk about people? And I don’t mean in terms of ‘formal FTEs’ or ‘pr...

Food Tech Event: the trade fair for food production

Food Tech Event: the trade fair for food production

14 April 2025

The Food Tech Event on 14 and 15 May at the Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertogen­bosch is the ultimate one-stop trade fair for food production and processing. It brings everything you need for your processing and production envir...

Handtmann and Marlow showcase power mycoprotein

Handtmann and Marlow showcase power mycopro­tein

14 April 2025

Forty years ago, consumers got their first taste of it: Quorn, made from mycopro­tein. The protein-rich ingredient is supplied by Marlow Ingredi­ents, which is now bringing this versatile base material to the global market...

What matters to consumers in meat alternatives

What matters to consumers in meat alternatives

14 April 2025

Producers and regulators value transparency in the food chain, but consumers also want to know where their food comes from, who made it, and what it contains. Many studies have focused on their need for informa­tion about...

IFFA 2025: 'Rethinking meat and proteins'

IFFA 2025: 'Rethinking meat and proteins'

14 April 2025

Under the theme "Rethinking meat and proteins", IFFA 2025 will present countless innovations and a revamped trade fair concept from 3 to 8 May in Frankfurt am Main. The leading interna­tional trade fair for the meat and a...

Column Saskia Stender: Working without fuss

Column Saskia Stender: Working without fuss

14 April 2025

They were just there, back in the day. The men with rolled-up sleeves and the women who kept everything running without complaint. No working from home, no coaching sessions, no talk of balance or purpose. They worked be...

Online editie | Food Tech Event 2025

Online editie | Food Tech Event 2025

14 April 2025

Je kunt blijven scrollen, klikken en zoeken. Of je komt gewoon in mei naar de Brabant­hallen. Want het Food Tech Event 2025 bundelt alles wat relevant is voor voedsel­pro­ductie en - verwerking, onder één ...

VEMAG and Seydelmann present innovations at IFFA 2025

VEMAG and Seydelmann present innovations at IFFA 2025

14 April 2025

VEMAG-Seydelmann.nl will be present at IFFA 2025 in Frankfurt to showcase the latest innovations and solutions for the meat and protein industry. The two brands have joined forces and will occupy nearly 3,000 m² to demon...

Bolidt: The standard in hygienic flooring for food

Bolidt: The standard in hygienic flooring for food

14 April 2025

In the food industry, hygiene is of paramount importance. From production areas to storage facilities, flooring must meet stringent require­ments: withstanding heavy loads, chemical exposure, and extreme tempera­tures, all...

Spako: process control, automation and hygiene

Spako: process control, automation and hygiene

14 April 2025

Spako Food Machinery is introducing a new control platform designed to make production processes smarter and more efficient. With advanced data analysis and an intuitive interface, businesses can optimise operations, red...

SEW-EURODRIVE: Upgrade your food industry

SEW-EURODRIVE: Upgrade your food industry

14 April 2025

SEW-EURODRIVE is excited to unveil its latest addition to the product portfolio at the IFFA 2025: stainless steel servo gearmotors. The PSH..CM2H.. series is designed to meet the rigorous demands of the food, beverage, a...

DGS: The Red Light District – Meat & Peep Show

DGS: The Red Light District – Meat & Peep Show

14 April 2025

At DGS, pushing boundaries is in our DNA. This year, we’re taking that literally at IFFA with The Red Light District – a booth like nothing you've ever seen before. We’re challenging the industry to think differently, em...

Complete packaging line from Sismatec

Complete packaging line from Sismatec

14 April 2025

We invite you to see our complete packaging line at IFFA 2025, featuring a denester, conveyor, tray sealer and case packer. Our processing and packaging experts will be on hand to assist you. With over 50 years of exp...

Stonhard challenges the meat and protein industry at IFFA 2025

Stonhard challenges the meat and protein industry at IFFA 2025

14 April 2025

At IFFA 2025 in Frankfurt, Stonhard is launching the IFFA Flooring Challenge—a unique initiative where visitors can submit their biggest flooring challenge. Every serious entry will receive a free on-site technical inspe...

SmartWing: AI-driven poultry wing processing

SmartWing: AI-driven poultry wing processing

14 April 2025

At VIV Asia 2025, IFEC proudly introduced SmartWing, the first AI-driven poultry wing processing and portioning system. Combining AI-powered inspection, advanced camera technology, and precision engineering, SmartWing de...

Innovative ready meals by Degens

Innovative ready meals by Degens

14 April 2025

The demand for fast, flavourful, and high-quality meals is rising—e­spe­cially among younger generations. Fresh food special­ists face the challenge of meeting this demand without compromising on quality or efficiency. At I...

Wilmar: Functional soy proteins

Wilmar: Functional soy proteins

14 April 2025

Wilmar is a leading manufac­turer of soy protein isolate and concentrate. Selecting 100% NON-GMO soybeans and using the latest technology to ensure outstanding quality. Elevate your food production with WILCON Series, ...

Ruitenberg: fermented sausage with the perfect coating

Ruitenberg: fermented sausage with the perfect coating

14 April 2025

Together with Ruitenberg Ingredi­ents, you can create a fermented sausage with enhanced flavour and appearance by applying a coating of herbs and spices. Suitable for natural, fibrous, cellulose, and collagen casings. ...

Argus: technology for animal welfare in slaughterhouses

Argus: technology for animal welfare in slaughter­houses

14 April 2025

Public concern for animal welfare continues to grow, and with it the demands placed on slaughter­houses. Stricter regulations call for increased oversight and transparency, all while maintaining efficient operations. A...

CSB-System: smart software solutions at IFFA 2025

CSB-System: smart software solutions at IFFA 2025

14 April 2025

CSB-System will present new ERP innovations at IFFA 2025. Under the motto “Mastering Meat Business with CSB”, the industry specialist will showcase fresh strategies for digital­ising and optimising processes in both the m...

Fuji Packaging: innovative in both technology and presentation

Fuji Packaging: innovative in both technology and presenta­tion

14 April 2025

At IFFA 2025, Fuji Packaging shows that packaging innovation is not just about machines – it's also about how you work with them. At our booth, you’ll see how our standard Fuji machines effortlessly meet today’s needs wh...

Henkelman introduces two new machines at IFFA 2025

Henkelman introduces two new machines at IFFA 2025

14 April 2025

The Henkelman Marlin 50 is a full-featured floor model with the convenience of a tabletop unit. It operates on a single-phase 230 V connection. The 40 m³/h pump only runs when the machine is actively in use, eliminating ...

Time is right for cooking at the speed of light!

Time is right for cooking at the speed of light!

14 April 2025

100% electric infrared ovens for the food processing industry... this has been Infrabaker Interna­tional's main focus and area of expertise for more than 20 years. Infrabaker ovens are used worldwide in all stages of f...

Weber: Automation, processing and packaging concepts

Weber: Automation, processing and packaging concepts

14 April 2025

From highly automated line solutions for snacks and convenience products to efficient automation concepts for fresh meat applica­tion­s—Weber will once again present a broad range of in-house developed systems at IFFA 2025...

M versaPro® Dicer – ultimate processing of proteins

M versaPro® Dicer – ultimate processing of proteins

14 April 2025

New from Urschel, meet the M VersaPro® (MVP) next generation protein powerhouse. The 2-D dicer excels in processing of meat, poultry, and alterna­tive proteins. The machine provides the best in sanitary design and the ult...

Dertec presents innovative motor solutions

Dertec presents innovative motor solutions

14 April 2025

Dertec will be exhibiting at IFFA 2025 in Frankfurt, the leading interna­tional trade fair for the meat and food processing industry. At hall 9.1, booth F64, we’ll be showcasing a series of innovative drive solutions desi...

JASA introduces the Vertical NXXT at IFFA 2025

JASA introduces the Vertical NXXT at IFFA 2025

14 April 2025

JASA Packaging Solutions is pleased to announce its partici­pa­tion in IFFA 2025, the leading trade fair for meat and alterna­tive protein processing technology. At stand 12.0 A10, JASA will present its latest innovation: t...