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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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Disc of Five takes a leading role at Albert Heijn

17 March 2026

Albert Heijn is taking the next step to make healthier choices in supermarkets easier. The retailer is giving the Disc of Five a central role both in stores and online. This comes as many Dutch consumers still do not fol...

More visibility on waste in the AGF sector through processors

16 March 2026

The food waste monitor in the AGF sector is gaining another layer. For the first time, processing companies have been included as a separate subsector. This makes it clearer where losses occur. Not because there is sudde...

Higher fertilizer prices put pressure on food chain

16 March 2026

Rising fertilizer prices could ripple through the food chain later this year. This affects not only farmers, but also processors, buyers, and consumers. According to WUR researcher Bart de Steenhuijsen Piters, the curren...

Belgium backs broad coalition behind protein plan

16 March 2026

More than 100 organizations across the Belgian food chain have issued a joint call to the federal parliament. From agricultural groups to companies and knowledge institutions: they are calling for a resilient and sustain...

Sustainability loses marketing power

13 March 2026

Sustainability remains important to consumers. But its impact on purchasing behavior is declining. That is one of the findings of the Sustainable Brand Index 2026. The study examined 1,600 brands across 36 industries. Th...

Food sector sees costs rising again

13 March 2026

Tensions surrounding Iran are starting to be felt in the Dutch food industry. Energy prices are rising and international trade routes are under pressure. That translates into higher costs for producers. Companies with en...

Supermarkets call for preservation of soy agreement

13 March 2026

Dutch supermarkets are calling on international soy traders to uphold the Brazil Soy Moratorium. The agreement is intended to prevent soy from originating in deforested areas of the Amazon. The Centraal Bureau Levensm...

Farmers launch campaign for affordable organic

13 March 2026

Organic food often carries a higher price than conventional products. For many consumers, that difference is a barrier. With the campaign ‘Bio for Everyone – pay the same, get more’, organic farmers want to show that thi...

EED: new requirements for energy use

12 March 2026

The European Energy Efficiency Directive (EED), introduced in 2023, will be revised in mid-2026. That means quite a few things may change for organizations. To look ahead to that revision, we outline the most important e...

VleesNL launches new food waste monitor for the meat sector

12 March 2026

How much food is lost in the Dutch meat sector? That question is central to a new monitor by VleesNL. In 2026, the sector will once again begin collecting data. The goal: to gain clearer insight into food residues and wa...

Best read articles February 2026

11 March 2026

Which topics kept the food industry busy last month? In February, articles about data in spices, gas-free production, innovation and meat processing were widely read. Themes such as food safety, sustainability and smart ...

AGF trade has a future, but must make choices

11 March 2026

The trade in potatoes, vegetables, and fruit is significant in the Netherlands. That will remain the case, but the conditions are changing. Climate change, geopolitical tensions, and higher customer requirements are maki...

Puratos acquires Dawn Foods

10 March 2026

The bakery ingredients market may soon see a major new combination. Puratos and Dawn Foods have signed a definitive agreement for an acquisition. Both companies announced this on March 10. The transaction still requires ...

Online edition March 2026 | Packaging and Empack

09 March 2026

“Continue making packaging choices that prevent food waste, because every company achieves its greatest sustainability gains by minimizing the waste of all raw materials.” Toine Timmermans, directo...

Column Judith Witte: Cold feet

09 March 2026

As a running coach, I want to give the runners who train with me sessions that are varied and enjoyable. Repetition is good, but doing the exact same thing every time gets boring. So I try to surprise them again and agai...