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Construction: Important considerations for food entrepreneurs

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Brabant strengthens position as leader in plant-based food

Brabant strengthens position as leader in plant-based food

02 July 2024

Brabant is taking an ambitious step towards a sustain­able future with a focus on plant-based food. The province aims to become Europe’s primary scale-up hotspot for plant-based food in the coming years. Collabo­ra­tion bet...

Potato sector focuses on water reduction and sustainability

Potato sector focuses on water reduction and sustain­ability

02 July 2024

Agristo, Aviko, Duynie, Lamb Weston, and Peka Kroef are joining forces in a groundbreaking collabo­ra­tion aimed at sustain­ability. These companies are focusing on implementing techniques that reduce water consump­tion in t...

Are meat substitutes really healthy?

Are meat substitutes really healthy?

01 July 2024

Plant-based burgers and sausages are increas­ingly being chosen as alterna­tives to meat, but how healthy are they really? Recent research suggests that these meat substitutes are generally healthier than traditional meat,...

Protein transition and the role of fish

Protein transition and the role of fish

01 July 2024

Fish plays a crucial role in the protein transition. This transition aims to shift towards fewer animal and more plant-based proteins. The ministry emphasizes that higher consump­tion of marine proteins does not impact th...

Vision report | Digital and sustainable transformation

Vision report | Digital and sustain­able transfor­ma­tion

01 July 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...

Beyond Meat launches three new products

Beyond Meat launches three new products

28 June 2024

Beyond Meat is expanding its range with three new products, perfect for the summer season. The lineup includes Beyond Steak, Beyond Smash, and Beyond Burger Jalapeño, now available at various supermar­kets such as Albert ...

WUR launches research into recycled food packaging film

WUR launches research into recycled food packaging film

28 June 2024

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) has embarked on a four-year project to investi­gate the safety of recycled PE and PP film for use in food packaging. Collabo­rating with eleven industrial partners, WUR is leading...

Sustainable food system: the power of unlearning

Sustain­able food system: the power of unlearning

28 June 2024

Biodiver­sity loss and climate change are pressuring the Dutch food system to become more sustain­able. Innovations and new technolo­gies are often seen as solutions, but they do not always replace their unsustain­able prede...

Resilience in the agricultural sector despite challenges

Resilience in the agricul­tural sector despite challenges

27 June 2024

The Dutch agricul­tural and horticul­tural sector faces challenges, but the financial outlook remains positive. After a strong 2023, prices remain stable and costs are lower despite uncertain­ties due to wet weather. This r...

Positive outlook for the broiler sector

Positive outlook for the broiler sector

27 June 2024

The broiler sector in the Netherlands is experiencing a positive outlook due to strong demand and a favorable price position for chicken. This is supported by increasing exports, including outside Europe, and reduced com...

Labour shortages major challenge for Dutch food industry

Labour shortages major challenge for Dutch food industry

27 June 2024

The Dutch food industry has weathered various crises in recent years, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the energy crisis, and high inflation. As these issues recede, structural challenges are coming back into focus. One ...

Changes to NVWA rates effective July 1, 2024

Changes to NVWA rates effective July 1, 2024

26 June 2024

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) will adjust its rates effective July 1, 2024. These changes impact the costs for inspections, re-inspections, system supervi­sion, certifi­ca­tion, and sampling an...

Sustainable food system: more chicken and legumes

Sustain­able food system: more chicken and legumes

26 June 2024

By restruc­turing the European food system, 44% less agricul­tural land could be required and greenhouse gas emissions could be reduced by 70%. These findings come from model calcula­tions by PhD candidate Wolfram Simon fro...

Ban on electric prods in livestock farming from 2025

Ban on electric prods in livestock farming from 2025

25 June 2024

The Dutch government aims to improve animal welfare standards in livestock farming. Minister Piet Adema of Agricul­ture, Nature and Food Quality (LNV) wants to ban the use of electric prods on animals. This ban is set to ...

Solution for safer recycling of food packaging closer

Solution for safer recycling of food packaging closer

25 June 2024

Recycling food packaging to the same quality level is complex. New packaging must meet strict food safety standards. Recyclate, the material created after recycling, often contains unwanted substances. This makes it diff...

France launches new logo for ingredient origins

France launches new logo for ingredient origins

25 June 2024

Starting summer 2024, French packaging will feature a new look with the Origin'Info logo. This initiative follows Nutri-Score and aims to provide consumers with more transparency about the origins of ingredi­ents in food ...

The future of the food industry: Sustainable steam solutions

The future of the food industry: Sustain­able steam solutions

25 June 2024

Steam is essential in the food industry, used for cooking, sterilizing products, and cleaning equipment. Tradition­ally, steam is generated using fossil fuels such as gas. With the implemen­ta­tion of the Corporate Sustaina...

UPCycled4Food: upcycled food as the new normal

UPCycled4­Food: upcycled food as the new normal

19 June 2024

On June 18, Foodvalley launched the Upcycled4­Food initiative during the interna­tional conference "Towards Halving Food Waste in Europe". Alongside a group of frontrun­ners from the agrifood sector, the ambition was expres...

Companies provide clarity on expiration dates

Companies provide clarity on expiration dates

19 June 2024

In a joint effort, leading manufac­turers and supermar­kets, including Unilever, Friesland­Campina, Albert Heijn, Lidl, Jumbo, and other prominent companies, have decided to clarify the labeling of expiration dates on food ...

Dutch food industry: record sales yet in crisis mode

Dutch food industry: record sales yet in crisis mode

19 June 2024

Entrepreneurs in the Dutch food industry find themselves in crisis mode despite record sales. This is evident from the latest FSIN Food500, published biennially by the FoodSer­vice Instituut Nederland (FSIN). The revenue ...

Social impact of food transition on farmers and fishers

Social impact of food transition on farmers and fishers

18 June 2024

The food transition is putting signifi­cant pressure on agricul­ture and fisheries to change. Two scientists from Wageningen University & Research examined the impact of these changes on farmers, fishers, and their com...

Digitization brings Van Dijk Bakery up to speed

Digitiza­tion brings Van Dijk Bakery up to speed

18 June 2024

Van Dijk Bakery, a prominent family-owned business from Zwartsluis, Overijssel, has secured a strong position in the European private label confectionery market since 1931. The company, now led by the fourth generation, ...

Online edition June 2024: Construnction | Cooling and freezing

Online edition June 2024: Construnction | Cooling and freezing

17 June 2024

Once you decide to start a construc­tion or renovation project, questions arise. What materials will you choose? Are they sustain­able? What does that mean for fire safety? Where will you get your power f...

Column Judith Witte: On silencing voices and speaking up

Column Judith Witte: On silencing voices and speaking up

17 June 2024

"I’m really going there, huh…!" I hear a slight panic in my middle child’s voice. She should sound excited now that she’s booked her first sun holiday - without parents - but the collapsed roof terrace of the Medusa Club...

Renewable energy: what food companies can already do now

Renewable energy: what food companies can already do now

17 June 2024

The energy transition presents many challenges. It is no different in the food industry. Fortunately, there are several pragmatic steps for more sustain­able energy management, according to Peter Bleeker from Groenbalans ...

Schmidt Zeevis invests in the future

Schmidt Zeevis invests in the future

17 June 2024

The fish shop that grandma Schmidt started over 100 years ago has grown into a multimil­lion-dollar company with well-known hospitality clients, an extensive product range, and a large factory with signifi­cant energy cons...

Volume forecasts for innovative redefine meat 'sky-high'

Volume forecasts for innovative redefine meat 'sky-high'

17 June 2024

With an old meat factory, a 3D food printer, and ambitious goals, the Dutch adventure of the innovative company Redefine Meat began. The ambitions remained, the first 'printer' was developed into an industrial line, and ...

Column Pieter Vos: Give it a chance

Column Pieter Vos: Give it a chance

17 June 2024

A right-wing cabinet is about to take office. The - mainly left-wing - media are reacting extremely critically; columns and opinion pieces are filled with negativity. There's nothing wrong with asking critical questions,...

Sismatec & TREIF Hawk: maximum yield, minimum space

Sismatec & TREIF Hawk: maximum yield, minimum space

17 June 2024

Sismatec, in collabo­ra­tion with TREIF, is pleased to announce the introduc­tion of the TREIF Hawk machine. This advanced slicing machine is designed to provide butcher shops with an efficient and flexible slicing solution...

Fuite auctions used machinery: Auctioning is the new selling

Fuite auctions used machinery: Auctioning is the new selling

17 June 2024

Bakkerij Fuite is an industrial bakery with locations in Apeldoorn and Hardinxveld. Operational Director Klaas Fuite is always ready to seize opportu­ni­ties, even if it requires modifica­tions to his production lines. His ...

Smaak & Co aims for high-risk production environment

Smaak & Co aims for high-risk production environ­ment

17 June 2024

Smaak & Co takes no risks when it comes to food safety and quality. The producer of fresh cream cheese products and tapas aims for a high-risk production environ­ment. To achieve this, the company collabo­rates with re...

New production line at DKB Foodsolutions

New production line at DKB Foodsolu­tions

17 June 2024

It crackles in your mouth, your taste buds are activated, you close your eyes and enjoy. There's a good chance that crispy coating on the chicken nugget, kibbeling, or schnitzel, the coating around the fries, or the spic...

Market Food Group demands the utmost from lubricants

Market Food Group demands the utmost from lubricants

17 June 2024

Above our heads, four conveyor belts carry pre-baked Cheese Onion Rolls as they cool. Soon, these will be frozen to -80°C, to be baked on the market. Amidst all the steam, heat, and cold, everything needs to run smoothly...

Passion for food safety at Nutrilab

Passion for food safety at Nutrilab

17 June 2024

Food safety remains of great importance to all of us. Nutrilab acts as a loyal partner in ensuring and monitoring food safety. We think along with you wholeheart­edly and know how important it is to take preventive measur...

Rapid renovation: from bank to butcher shop 't Landleven

Rapid renovation: from bank to butcher shop 't Landleven

17 June 2024

Although Marcel Hamers owns multiple butcher shops, he considers himself more of an entrepre­neur than a butcher. This past spring, he opened his third store. The extensive renovation preceding this opening had to be comp...

Antibacterial and hygienic: how to create 'the perfect picture'

Antibac­te­rial and hygienic: how to create 'the perfect picture'

17 June 2024

Walls and ceilings cover most of the surface area in food companies. This means that during new construc­tion, renovation, or refurbish­ment, signifi­cant attention must be paid to their finishing. With the antibac­te­rial pa...

Famalco House: a home for the logistics sector

Famalco House: a home for the logistics sector

17 June 2024

Heilaar-Noord in Prinsen­beek now features a new landmark: an iconic warehouse with a modern and contempo­rary look, Famalco House, constructed by Willy Naessens Netherlands. This project fulfills a long-held dream of the ...

A future-fit digital food paradise

A future-fit digital food paradise

17 June 2024

Climate change is leading to uncertain­ties in crop yields and challenges in the logistics chain, while the global population is growing and the demand for food is increasing. Greater efficiency and the prevention of wast...

Energy storage is key to reducing CO2 footprint

Energy storage is key to reducing CO2 footprint

17 June 2024

In the pursuit of both sustain­ability and cost efficiency in the energy transition, storage appears to be the perfect match. This solution is often mentioned in conjunc­tion with renewable energy sources such as solar and...

Accelerating the protein transition together

Acceler­ating the protein transition together

17 June 2024

Join scientists from Wageningen University & Research (WUR) to explore the exciting possibil­i­ties of the protein transition and the future of sustain­able food technology. Attend the 3rd Conference on Science and Tech...

Increasing electrification drives innovations

Increasing electri­fi­ca­tion drives innovations

17 June 2024

Production processes need to become more sustain­able and should no longer depend on gas only. Both European and national regulations are increas­ingly pushing for emission-free operations. What are the biggest challenges ...

Column Saskia Stender: Charged up

Column Saskia Stender: Charged up

17 June 2024

Summer is just around the corner, bringing high tempera­tures and vacation time. While everyone enjoys the sun and days off, the food industry faces additional challenges. How do you keep your production facility in top c...

Dutch hospitals pioneer with 3D printed food

Dutch hospitals pioneer with 3D printed food

14 June 2024

Two hospitals in Brabant have taken a groundbreaking step in healthcare. Maxima Medical Center in Veldhoven and the Elisabeth-TweeSteden Hospital are now offering 3D printed food to specific patient groups. This initiati...

‘Cultivated meat as an ingredient for plant-based alternatives’

‘Cultivated meat as an ingredient for plant-based alterna­tives’

13 June 2024

Cultivated meat companies are shifting their strategies to reduce production costs. "Startups initially aimed to produce real meat without expanding livestock numbers. This was meant to reduce animal suffering and CO2 em...

WHO warns of health risks from ultra-processed foods

WHO warns of health risks from ultra-processed foods

13 June 2024

A recent report from the WHO Regional Office for Europe reveals the harmful impact of four major industries on public health in Europe and Central Asia. These sectors, which include tobacco, alcohol, fossil fuels, and ul...