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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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Meat sector takes steps toward future-proof employment

15 April 2026

The Dutch meat sector is working in a focused way toward future-proof employment. During the VleesNL annual meeting in Kamerik, this theme took center stage. Representatives from the sector and the labor market discussed...

Share of quality labels in retail rises to 25.4%

15 April 2026

Sustainability labels continue to gain ground in supermarkets. Growth once again exceeds that of the total food market. As a result, labels are moving further toward the center of the shelf. For producers and suppliers, ...

Demand for organic rises, supply lags behind

14 April 2026

The organic market in the Netherlands continues to grow, but development remains uneven. New figures show that demand is increasing structurally, while supply is not keeping pace everywhere. This is putting pressure on t...

Food sector sees first effects of weight-loss drugs

14 April 2026

Weight-loss drugs are gaining ground quickly, but a major impact has yet to materialize. This is according to an analysis by ING. In Europe, around 2% of adults use these drugs. In the Netherlands, that share is about 3%...

Number of pig slaughters drops to lowest level since 2009

13 April 2026

Pig slaughter volumes in the Netherlands declined further in the first quarter of 2026. Slaughterhouses processed the lowest number of animals in over fifteen years. The contraction in pig farming is therefore directly i...

Dutch military takes action on food waste

10 April 2026

During large-scale field exercises abroad, the Dutch military provides thousands of soldiers with meals every day. Proper nutrition is crucial for deployability and endurance. At the same time, part of the food remains u...

RIVM maps environmental impact of the food chain

10 April 2026

The environmental impact of food in the Netherlands is moving higher on the agenda. For companies in the food industry, pressure is increasing to gain clearer insight into their footprint. New figures from RIVM show wher...

Gaining control over complex engineering challenges

10 April 2026

NIRAS addresses a range of topics at the Food Tech Event. Production environments and the external factors influencing them are becoming increasingly complex. As a result, the need for clarity, cohesion, and proven, futu...

Best read articles March 2026

10 April 2026

The food industry continues to evolve, with a wide range of topics shaping daily operations. From CO₂ reduction and automation to food safety, packaging, and workforce employability, these are issues that play a role on ...

Production requires more than ‘standalone’ technology

09 April 2026

Production processes in the food industry are becoming increasingly complex and more tightly interconnected. This calls not for isolated solutions, but for clarity, cohesion, and a partner that approaches technology in a...

Smart Production: automation for efficiency

09 April 2026

The MULTIVAC Group will demonstrate at interpack 2026 how Smart Production makes food production more efficient, transparent, and sustainable. The company is presenting integrated line solutions, vision systems, and digi...

New Disc of Five emphasizes on plant-based

09 April 2026

The Dutch Nutrition Centre presents an updated Disc of Five. The familiar model has been revised based on recent scientific insights. The core remains recognizable, but clear shifts are visible in the recommendations. ...

Post-consumer plastic from packaging finds new purpose

09 April 2026

Verpact and recycler Uppact are entering into a partnership focused on plastic residual streams. The aim is to put hard-to-recycle packaging materials to practical use. The agreement responds to challenges within the Dut...

High energy prices push up food prices

08 April 2026

Global food prices rose again in March. It marks the second consecutive monthly increase. This adds further pressure to commodity markets and cost levels across the food industry. According to the FAO, the increase is ma...

Meat sector launches social audits

08 April 2026

The meat sector has started independent social audits on working conditions, safety, and ethical business practices. These audits are part of the “Gezond, veilig en eerlijk werk in de vleessector” action plan by VleesNL....