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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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European agriculture: transition in numbers

16 December 2024

Climate goals, economic pressure, and changing market conditions are having a major impact on European agriculture. Recent data from Eurostat shows how the sector is adapting. Production, sustainability, and labour marke...

New insights improve the texture of plant-based meat

13 December 2024

The mouthfeel of plant-based meat alternatives remains a challenge for the industry. Consumers demand products with a structure closer to real meat, particularly for whole-cut alternatives. Recent research by Wageningen ...

Verpact focuses on circular packaging with new campaign

13 December 2024

The design of plastic packaging plays a crucial role in the recycling chain. Smart choices in materials, color, and design can make packaging suitable for recycling and reuse as raw materials. Through the campaign I...

Robotics in agriculture essential due to labor shortages

13 December 2024

The agriculture and horticulture sector is seeing volumes decline once again in 2024 compared to the previous year. However, the financial results of the sector remain positive, supported by stable prices and lower costs...

200th V-Label client: a milestone for the Vegetariërsbond

12 December 2024

The Vegetariërsbond has reached an important milestone with its 200th V-Label client. The certification mark, now featured on over 5,000 products in the Netherlands, provides consumers with clear information about vegeta...

Single-use plastics in Germany: fee obligation from 2025

12 December 2024

As of January 1, 2025, Germany will require producers of single-use plastic to pay a mandatory fee. This new system is an extension of the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive, which has imposed obligations on member states ...

Food industry under pressure due to law on labor migration

12 December 2024

After a period of rising prices, some stability seems to have returned to the food sector. However, growth remains stagnant due to structural challenges such as shortages of raw materials, declining exports, and a labor ...

Circular food production crucial for biodiversity

11 December 2024

Circular food production and a shift towards more plant-based proteins offer significant opportunities to combat biodiversity loss and climate change. This approach could reduce land use and greenhouse gas emissions in E...

CSDDD poses major challenges for the agro-food sector

11 December 2024

The new EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) requires companies to thoroughly examine their impact on people, the environment, and society. For the Dutch agro-food sector, this represents a signifi...

The food industry is missing opportunities to tackle obesity

10 December 2024

Obesity remains a growing problem in the Netherlands. The RIVM predicts an increase in the percentage of Dutch people with obesity from 50% in 2022 to 64% by 2050. These alarming figures are highlighted in the report Kie...

24/7 Control over your production process with myMULTIVAC

10 December 2024

With myMULTIVAC, you gain access to your entire production line anytime, anywhere, through a single login. This platform provides insights, management tools, ordering options, and real-time order tracking. Smart Servi...

Bracamonte Convenient Kitchen acquires Henri B.V.

06 December 2024

Bracamonte Convenient Kitchen has taken a new step in its growth strategy by acquiring Henri, a well-known producer of ready-made soups, sauces, and meal components. This acquisition strengthens the company’s position in...

Sabor Verde launches sustainable avocado alternative

05 December 2024

The avocado is more popular than ever, but its cultivation is far from sustainable. Sabor Verde, an initiative by three Dutch entrepreneurs, aims to change that. As the first European brand, it offers avocados grown enti...

Biogas plant Aviko cuts CO₂ emissions by 70%

05 December 2024

Aviko, one of Europe’s largest potato processors, has commissioned an innovative biogas boiler at its production facility in Rain, Germany. This installation achieves a CO₂ reduction of an impressive 70% of the factory’s...

China relaxes import regulations for Dutch food products

04 December 2024

China has recently implemented significant changes to its import regulations for food products, which are directly relevant for Dutch exporters. The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) has relaxed quarantin...