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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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Starting entrepreneurs struggle with administration and taxes

30 April 2026

Many starting entrepreneurs begin with energy, plans, and confidence in their idea. The first customers, products, or services often receive all the attention. At the same time, the business fundamentals are often overlo...

Revolutionary membrane cleaning with Ultrasil™ Connected

29 April 2026

Ultrasil™ Connected is Ecolab’s latest innovation in membrane cleaning. It helps dairy processors clean more intelligently and efficiently by combining scientifically developed chemistry with 24/7 digital monitoring and ...

Food sector vulnerable due to dependence on natural gas

29 April 2026

The Dutch food industry remains sensitive to fluctuations in the energy market. The war with Iran once again highlights how heavily the sector relies on fossil energy. This dependence continues to affect costs, investmen...

Veggie burgers healthier, but fat content remains high

29 April 2026

Veggie burgers are evolving rapidly within the Dutch market. Both nutritional value and taste are showing improvement. This is evident from a test by the Consumentenbond, conducted across private label and A-brands. Manu...

Pressure on Belgian food industry increases

29 April 2026

On paper, the Belgian food industry remains a strong player, but underlying signals are becoming more concerning. Behind stable figures, pressure on costs, demand, and competitiveness is rising. Industry association Fevi...

Organic food once again significantly more expensive

28 April 2026

The price gap between organic and conventional food has increased again. Consumers pay an average of 66% more for organic products. This is evident from a recent price survey by the Dutch Consumer Organization across 13 ...

Wheat bran: from by-product to egg replacer

28 April 2026

Wheat bran is produced in large volumes worldwide, yet remains underutilized in food applications. This is despite its content of valuable proteins. Research from the University of Groningen shows that this by-product ha...

Strawberry consumption continues to rise in the Netherlands

24 April 2026

The Dutch strawberry market is clearly on the rise. Both consumption and production have shown steady growth for years. Popularity is increasing rapidly, especially among younger consumers. At the same time, cultivation ...

Lidl turns residual streams into circular animal feed

24 April 2026

Lidl Nederland is launching a pilot that takes a different approach to food waste. As the first supermarket in Europe, the chain is converting unsellable food into circular animal feed. This shifts the role of residual s...

Acute hunger rises and puts pressure on food markets

24 April 2026

The number of people facing acute hunger has doubled over the past ten years. In 2025, this affected 266 million people worldwide. At the same time, risks to food markets are increasing due to conflicts, climate change, ...

Mackerel disappears from supermarkets due to overfishing

23 April 2026

Atlantic mackerel is disappearing from Dutch supermarkets. Albert Heijn has stopped selling the product, following an earlier decision by Jumbo. This makes a development that has been ongoing for years suddenly visible t...

Pig market under pressure due to global tensions

23 April 2026

The European pig sector is under pressure in the second quarter of 2026. Tight margins, rising costs, and shifting trade flows are shaping the landscape. The impact is directly felt across the Dutch food industry. Lower ...

Salt intake in the Netherlands structurally too high

22 April 2026

Many people in the Netherlands believe their salt intake stays within limits. New research by the Dutch Kidney Foundation shows a different picture. In practice, daily consumption consistently exceeds the recommended lev...

Foodservice joins forces to reduce food waste

22 April 2026

The foodservice sector is taking the next step in tackling food waste. In early April, the kick-off of the Foodservice Cluster took place at the Social Impact Factory in Utrecht. Various parties from the sector came toge...

EFSA increases focus on food safety in Europe

21 April 2026

EFSA will relaunch the Safe2Eat campaign in April 2026. The European food authority is focusing on clear and science-based information for consumers. The goal remains to support people in making informed and safe food ch...