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Biscuit International: making logistics a piece of cake

Even a delicious cookie has smart logistics behind it. At its Broek op Langedijk facility, multinational Biscuit International operates its own transport fleet. Specialized software keeps transport planning under control..

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Importance of knowledge in European food strategy

11 April 2024

The future of the European food strategy was the main topic during a lively discussion at the COV annual meeting in Nieuwegein. Five European Parliament candidates shared their visions and strategies to address the chall...

Protein transition: The Dutch expect action from food producers

09 April 2024

A majority (65.7%) of Dutch people support the protein transition to a more plant-based diet, as shown in a report by ProVeg in collaboration with Kieskompas. This raises a critical question: how will the food industry r...

Meat prices rise with 3.3% in Europe

09 April 2024

A recent analysis has shown a significant increase in meat prices across the EU as of February 2024. Compared to February 2023, there has been a 3.3% rise. This increase has affected various types of meat, with pork expe...

Marel and JBT sign transaction agreement

09 April 2024

On April 5, 2024, Marel announced a transaction agreement with John Bean Technologies Corporation, or JBT. This agreement, approved by the boards of both companies, signifies a strategic merger within the sector. This...

Dutch food industry vulnerable to climate change

09 April 2024

The Dutch food industry, with an annual procurement exceeding thirty billion euros in agricultural raw materials, faces considerable challenges due to global climate change. This global purchasing exposes companies in th...

NVWA considers closure of slaughterhouse in Brabant

08 April 2024

The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has taken significant action against a small abattoir in Brabant due to ongoing concerns regarding animal welfare and hygiene. The NVWA is considering wit...

New import charges UK affect fresh produce sector

08 April 2024

In a recent declaration, Nigel Jenney, the Chief Executive of the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC), has raised significant concerns about the UK government's new Common User Charges (CUCs). Labelled as a ‘thinly veiled tax...

Gastronology starts industrial production of 3D food products

08 April 2024

Gastronology 3D Food Works, based in Bergen op Zoom, has commenced the industrial production of 3D food products. As one of the pioneering companies globally in this field, it is introducing its innovative products under...

Online edition April 2024 | Innovation

08 April 2024

The climate for innovation in the Netherlands is facing challenges. This is the primary conclusion of the Dutch Innovation Monitor 2023 and headlines a recent urgent letter sent by FME – supported by ot...

Column Judith Witte: Keeping up appearances

08 April 2024

Innovation is something - a product, process, service, or mindset - that is both innovative and groundbreaking, pushing boundaries. This journey isn’t always smooth sailing. Not every brilliant idea becomes an innovat...

Arnold Burger: ‘The market is ready for hybrid products’

08 April 2024

Enkco, a subsidiary of Van Loon Group, in collaboration with Olijck Foods, will supply products that are partly made of meat and partly of plant-based ingredients, with seaweed playing a major role. Arnold Burger, Commer...

‘True innovation is a collaborative effort’

08 April 2024

The innovation climate in the Netherlands is under pressure. This is the main conclusion of the Dutch Innovation Monitor 2023 and the headline of a recent urgent appeal sent to the House of Representatives by FME, with s...

Belca horizontal packaging machines

08 April 2024

Sismatec is the responsible distributor of Belca Flowpackers in the Benelux, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Poland. Belca, with its headquarters in Spain, designs, manufactures, and supplies flowpack packaging lines ...

Innovation in chocolate decoration at Mona Lisa Studio

08 April 2024

At the Belgian company Mona Lisa Studio, a subsidiary of Barry Callebaut, a wide variety of chocolate decorations are sent out daily. While the company provides custom-made products, there was an internal need for standa...

Column Pieter Vos: A fresh perspective

08 April 2024

New ideas often spring from the deepest recesses of the human mind. One way to access there is through rigorous digging. By delving and experimenting, using solid knowledge and science as tools, you can achieve innovatio...