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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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Food Pioneers 2026 kicks off with 20 participants

21 April 2026

Twenty food entrepreneurs have started the Food Pioneers Program 2026. The kickoff took place at Energy Up in Zeewolde. This marks the start of a six-month trajectory focused on growth, knowledge, and networking. Partici...

Poultry sector increases share of permanent jobs

21 April 2026

The Dutch poultry meat sector is clearly shifting from flexible to permanent staff. New figures from industry organization NEPLUVI show that the share of agency workers is declining, while permanent jobs are increasing. ...

Vion sells two German locations

20 April 2026

Vion Food Group is taking further steps in the restructuring of its German operations. The company has reached an agreement in principle on the sale of two production sites in southern Germany. These concern the location...

Heineken achieves historically low water use

20 April 2026

Water savings are receiving increasing attention within the food industry, where processes are often water-intensive. As a result, using this resource more efficiently is moving higher up the agenda. The Heineken brewery...

New standard for recycled plastic

20 April 2026

Assessing the quality of recycled plastic remains a challenge. What works for one application does not automatically meet the requirements for another. TNO and Maastricht University are therefore introducing the RecyQMet...

Biobeurs highlights strength of organic sector

20 April 2026

Biobeurs 2026 at Omnisport Apeldoorn attracted around 5,600 visitors. That figure is in line with expectations. The new location and adjusted timing in the year appear to have been well received. With 160 exhibitors from...

Empack 2026 Gorinchem: focus on innovation

17 April 2026

Evenementenhal Gorinchem was entirely focused on packaging on April 14, 15, and 16. During Empack 2026, more than 250 exhibitors presented their solutions. This included over 65 new participants. Visitors engaged in disc...

Wissel ’ns Wat! campaign makes an impact

17 April 2026

Shortly after its launch, the Wissel ’ns Wat! campaign is already known to 11% of the Dutch population. This is evident from representative research by Norstat, commissioned by Stichting Week Zonder Vlees. The campaign i...

Insurers want role in food policy

17 April 2026

Insurers are positioning themselves more prominently in the food debate. With a new position paper, they are drawing attention to their role in the food environment and calling for cooperation on prevention. This could i...

Beyond Meat taps into Korean BBQ trend

17 April 2026

Demand for Korean flavors is rising rapidly in the Netherlands, and these flavors are increasingly appearing in supermarkets. From K-pop to Korean barbecue, the influence is visible in both consumer behavior and product ...

ISO 14001 updated: what’s changing

17 April 2026

The international environmental management standard ISO 14001 has been updated. The 2026 version replaces the 2015 edition, including the 2024 amendment on climate change. This ensures the standard remains aligned with c...

Hybrid meat products are gaining popularity

16 April 2026

The market is constantly evolving, and sustainability is a key theme. As sales of purely “traditional” meat alternatives level off and meat makes a modest comeback, hybrid meat products are gaining traction. Supermarkets...

Mars and ofi focus on net zero cocoa production

16 April 2026

Mars and ofi are further expanding their collaboration in cocoa. The companies are focusing on climate action in Ecuador. The aim is to reduce the environmental footprint of cocoa while strengthening farmers. The partner...

Nutrition in healthcare: less waste, more plant-based

16 April 2026

Healthcare institutions face a dual challenge: offering healthier food while reducing CO₂ emissions at the same time. Nutrition is playing an increasingly important role in this. The RIVM has mapped out which measures ar...

NIS2 increases pressure on the food supply chain

15 April 2026

Cybersecurity is taking on a different role within the food supply chain. With the introduction of NIS2, responsibilities for companies are changing. NIS2 is a European directive on digital security that requires organiz...