What captured the food industry's attention in November? The latest trends, innovative production processes, and challenges in food safety were high on the agenda. Discover which articles drew the most interest in the top 10 of November.
4 November | Significant changes are anticipated for the food and beverage industry in 2025. According to recent research by Innova Market Insights, 58% of consumers worldwide actively prioritize high-quality ingredients. The demand for quality extends beyond flavor, and brands are expected to cater to consumers’ complete experience in 2025.
25 November | A hefty dose of perseverance has played a significant role in Elite's current success as a producer of salads, sauces, and snacks. Behind the historic factory in Neede, a new production facility has been built. One of its highlights: the newly installed Efaflex high-speed doors.
25 November | How can we ensure the cleaning of food companies is carried out in a way that is both safe for workers and compliant with food safety standards? Jan van der Heijden from Kleentec en Hans van der Steen from HDN share their honest struggles and the dilemmas they face when cleaning production lines in the food industry.
12 November | Dutch supermarkets are clearly shifting towards more plant-based products, but the pace remains a concern when it comes to meeting 2030 targets. Animal products like meat and dairy still dominate promotional spaces. The Protein Transition Benchmark, conducted by Questionmark emphasizes that a substantial acceleration is needed to reach the target of 60 percent plant-based protein in sales.
11 November | Global food prices rose to their highest level in 18 months in October. According to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), this increase is primarily driven by rising prices for vegetable oils.
25 November | The title ‘prof.dr.ir.’ immediately reveals that Ine van der Fels-Klerx has an impressive academic background. However, anyone expecting a stuffy, academic professor across the table would be mistaken. Van der Fels speaks passionately and animatedly about her field of expertise: Food Safety Economics. What do food producers gain from her research?
12 November | The hope for a unified European food choice logo seems distant. Nutri-Score, long the leading candidate, has faced opposition from Mediterranean countries due to unfavorable ratings for traditional products like olive oil and Parmesan cheese. These differences have led the European Commission to delay its decision on a standardized logo, leaving no new deadline.
25 November | Over the past 35 years, Rodé Vis (now Lerøy Seafood Netherlands) has grown into a major player in the Dutch salmon industry. The fresh fish location on Urk marks the starting point of the Dutch supply chain. For innovative cleaning solutions, the company partners with a top-tier provider: Christeyns.
25 November | In Lochem, at FrieslandCampina, the team embraces a farmer’s mindset: “Just act normal; and you’re already crazy enough,” with the intention of delivering truly excellent work. This philosophy is shared by partner Vebego Cleaning Services, showcasing a fully integrated, food-safe, and pleasant collaboration.
25 November | In 2025, Hela Thissen will focus even more on health and sustainability. Additionally, there’s growing attention for more efficient inventory management and production processes. To achieve this, the Venlo-based producer of sauces and dressings plans to streamline its operations. Aptean Food & Beverage ERP is set to play a key role in this transformation.
Source: Vakblad Voedingsindustrie 2024
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