Online edition April 2025 | Personnel develop­ments

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 challenge. So how are they managing it? We discuss it with Diana Crott from Van Loon Group, alongside Birgit Toonen and Gerben Ballast from Flexspecialisten.

Just a few years ago, skilled workers were facing a bleak outlook. Fast forward to 2025, and the situation has completely changed. According to writer and journalist Paul van Liempt, today’s working class is sitting on a gold mine. This shift inspired him to write Blue-collar bonanza. How does he view the future of the labor market?

Producers and regulators both care deeply about transparency in the food chain. But consumers are also increasingly interested in where their food comes from, who made it, and what’s in it. While much research has focused on their appetite for information about animal-based products, what about plant-based alternatives? Experts from Wageningen University & Research took a closer look.

What else is in this edition?

• GEA pushes for a more sustainable sauce market
• SVO supports food businesses through targeted training
• DKB is always on the hunt for the perfect crunch
• Vogely invests in efficient, sustainable labelling with Espera
• Food Tech Event 2025: The one-stop trade fair for food production and processing
• IFFA 2025: ‘Rethinking meat and proteins’

And much more...