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Book presentation The Future of FOOD

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..

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Exports to China: meat down, dairy up

28 March 2025

Dutch agrifood exports to China fell by 9% in 2024, amounting to €3.6 billion. The decline was mainly due to lower exports of infant formula (-11%) and meat (-17%). Transit trade in wood also dropped sharply by 79%. Expo...

Price hampers use of Dutch grain

28 March 2025

Consumers enjoy locally produced bread, yet there's barely any Dutch wheat available in supermarkets. According to the report 'Economische kansen en uitdagingen voor Nederlandse baktarwe in de broodketen' by Wageningen E...

Organic in supermarkets: high ambitions, little action

28 March 2025

The ambitions of Dutch supermarkets regarding the sale of organic products are clear, yet in practice, product availability and promotional efforts are still falling short. While the Netherlands aims to expand organic fa...

Verstegen’s climate goals officially approved

28 March 2025

Verstegen Spices & Sauces has officially had its climate targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). With this, the Rotterdam-based company has taken another significant step toward achieving its...

Start Insect connects suppliers in the insect sector

27 March 2025

The Netherlands is a global frontrunner in insect farming knowledge and innovation. But behind that progress is a growing group of suppliers. Start Insect brings together the technology and knowledge partners driving thi...

Food industry leans too heavily on manpower

27 March 2025

The Dutch food processing industry still runs largely on manual labour. But that model is beginning to strain. While other sectors are investing heavily in automation, productivity in food production has barely moved in ...

Introducing the Sysmac Top-Bottom labelling system

27 March 2025

The EME 5000 labelling machines are equipped with the latest technology, featuring an Omron Sysmac PLC controller and high-performance servomotors. They meet the highest standards for speed, precision, and ease of use. T...

Posters Meat, Fish, Fruit and Vegetables and Dairy

27 March 2025

Through the trade magazine Voedingsindustrie we distribute the poster VLEES, VIS, FRUIT & VEGETABLES and DAIRY. On the posters you will find the structure of the various processing industries. Because of the great de...

Feed determines fatty acid profile of beef

26 March 2025

What a cow eats plays a major role in the nutritional value of its meat. That’s the outcome of new research from Michigan State University (MSU), where scientists have been working on a method to more accurately identify...

Vandemoortele acquires Bunge’s margarine division

26 March 2025

The Belgian food group Vandemoortele is acquiring the European Margarines & Spreads business from Bunge. With this move, the family-owned company aims to further strengthen its position in the plant-based food sector...

Organic Flavour Company selects DNA Services as IT partner

26 March 2025

Organic Flavour Company (OFC), the Dutch specialist in organic tea, herbs and spices, has appointed DNA Services as its new IT partner. With this decision, the Veenendaal-based producer aims to support further growth and...

Belgians raise record number of food safety concerns in 2024

25 March 2025

Belgium’s food safety agency FAVV received more consumer reports last year than ever before. In total, the Consumer Contact Point registered 5,222 complaints in 2024—an increase of 7% compared to 2023. That’s an average ...

Those looking ahead won’t put sustainability on hold

25 March 2025

“Smart food companies will continue with sustainability,” says Ceel Elemans of ING, making it clear where he believes the industry should be heading. The European Commission aims to ease the burden on businesses with new...

Nestlé and UNESCO support next generation of food innovators

24 March 2025

Nestlé and UNESCO are joining forces to mobilise young people across the globe in support of sustainable food production. With their new initiative, Youth Impact: Because You Matter, the organisations aim to train future...

Strong demand for chicken drives up hatching egg prices

24 March 2025

The Dutch hatching egg market is rebounding after several turbulent years. Falling feed costs and a sharp rise in demand for chicken are pushing prices up significantly, both within and outside Europe. The impact of avia...