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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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CBL: Packaging materials decrease, recycling increases

24 December 2024

Supermarkets are making significant strides toward more sustainable packaging. The 2023 Packaging Report shows that CBL members are on track to meet their 2025 goals. Reducing packaging materials and increasing recyclabi...

Strong price increases drive EU food exports

24 December 2024

The EU's agricultural and food trade saw a remarkable rise in September 2024. The trade surplus grew by 15% compared to August, reaching €6 billion. Despite this growth, it remains 10% lower than in September 2023. The t...

Illegal pesticides remain a persistent issue on our plates

23 December 2024

Pesticides banned in European agriculture continue to appear on our food. Recent research by Foodwatch reveals that bananas, raisins, and rice ranked as the top three most contaminated products with illegal pesticide res...

Vegamonitor: beans bring balance to the table

23 December 2024

The debate around meat and plant-based alternatives continues to stir emotions, especially during festive seasons. The Vegamonitor 2024 by the Vegetariërsbond highlights striking differences in eating habits and preferen...

MAAZ Cheese expansion: 25% increased capacity

20 December 2024

The cheese distribution center of MAAZ Cheese in Bodegraven is being expanded to support its growth in recent years. On December 13, the first foundation pile was driven into the ground for an expansion of 3,600 square m...

FrieslandCampina and Milcobel plan to merge

19 December 2024

FrieslandCampina and Milcobel, two major players in the dairy sector, have announced their intention to merge. This move aims to create an international organisation better equipped to navigate a dynamic global market. T...

European demand for chicken rises, supply shifts

19 December 2024

The poultry sector continues to thrive in Europe, with a steady demand for chicken. However, Dutch production is declining, while other European countries are expanding, according to Rabobank. Prices under pressure fr...

New insights into the risks of perchlorate in food

19 December 2024

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a draft opinion on the health risks of perchlorate in food. This opinion, open for public consultation, responds to a request from the European Commission to reasse...

Antibiotic use in livestock farming decreases, but not everywhere

18 December 2024

The use of antibiotics in Dutch livestock farming has dropped by 70 percent since 2009. This has led to a reduction in antibiotic resistance among farm animals. However, experts warn that further steps are needed, partic...

Unilever sells Unox and Zwan to Zwanenberg

18 December 2024

Unilever has received a binding offer from Zwanenberg Food Group to acquire the Unox and Zwan brands. Both brands are icons in the Netherlands and Belgium, respectively. The sale of these brands aligns with Unilever’s...

Paulig acquires Conimex brand from Unilever

17 December 2024

Unilever has announced the sale of the Dutch brand Conimex to Paulig. The offer from the Finnish food producer aligns with Unilever’s strategic decision to focus on fewer, larger brands with global scalability. Conimex, ...

Healthy incentives: encouraging a healthier food environment

17 December 2024

The number of overweight people in the Netherlands is rising rapidly. According to calculations by the RIVM, by 2050, as many as 64% of the population will be overweight. At the same time, 79% of the current food supply ...

Ikwileerlijkezuivel.nl partners with CONO and Swager

16 December 2024

Ikwileerlijkezuivel.nl is joining forces with CONO Kaasmakers and impact investor KlaasJan Swager. This collaboration marks an important step toward a sustainable dairy chain, with special attention to protected nature a...

Alarming rise in listeriosis and salmonellosis in the EU

16 December 2024

Cases of listeriosis reached their highest level since 2007 in 2023. Campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis remain the most frequently reported zoonotic diseases in the EU. This is evident from the annual EU One Health Zoo...

NVWA publishes handbooks on enzymes and flavourings

16 December 2024

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has published two new handbooks: one on enzymes and one on flavourings. In addition, the existing handbook on additives has been revised. These publications pro...