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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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Bonduelle Netherlands achieves B Corp™ certification

07 October 2024

Bonduelle, the world’s leading vegetable brand, has earned B Corp™ certification in the Netherlands. This prestigious recognition highlights the company’s commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. It reflec...

Ban on meat names for vegetarian products not permitted

07 October 2024

In a recent ruling, the European Court of Justice addressed the question of whether member states can prohibit the use of terms traditionally associated with animal products for plant-based alternatives. The dispute aros...

Lamb Weston launches sustainable packaging based on frying oil

03 October 2024

On October 2, Lamb Weston introduced a new retail packaging for its potato products, such as Twister Fries and Potato Dippers. The packaging is made of 60% bio-circular plastic, derived from used frying oil. This innovat...

Top 10 most-read articles of September 2024

03 October 2024

What caught the attention of the food industry last month? From innovative technologies and plant-based breakthroughs to smart solutions for food safety and production lines. Find out how Kingfish is scaling up with the ...

Showroom machines available

03 October 2024

Currently, MULTIVAC is offering six showroom machines for sale, available while stocks last. This is an ideal opportunity for customers looking for quick delivery, a more budget-friendly option, or the possibility of ren...

Vezet expands production with new location in Warmenhuizen

03 October 2024

Koninklijke Vezet, a leading producer of fresh convenience vegetable and fruit products, has begun construction on a new production facility in Warmenhuizen. This expansion is driven by growing demand from customers such...

Successful second edition of Empack Ghent 2024

03 October 2024

On September 17 and 18, Flanders Expo welcomed nearly 6,000 professionals for the second edition of Empack Ghent. The event, focused on logistics and packaging solutions, attracted companies, sector organizations, and sp...

Supermarkets unfair about price reductions

02 October 2024

Supermarkets in the Netherlands are promising lower prices, but these often turn out to be misleading. A study by the Consumentenbond reveals that major chains like Aldi, Dirk, and Jumbo advertise price reductions that a...

Growth in the organic sector continues

02 October 2024

The Dutch organic sector experienced significant growth in 2023, despite a year marked by economic challenges such as inflation and energy crises. This is highlighted in the Bionext Trend Report 2023, which provides a de...

Jumbo sees the need for joint investment in sustainability data

02 October 2024

Starting in 2025, the food and drugstore sectors will exclusively use the GS1 datapool for sharing packaging data. This industry-wide agreement has been made by retailers and suppliers within the strategic council of GS1...

Fresh herbs reduce methane emissions in dairy cows

02 October 2024

Research conducted within the BioDiverseMelk project has shown that specific grassland herbs in the diet of dairy cows can lead to a 30% reduction in methane emissions. In addition, these herbs positively affect the fatt...

Food Matters Live expands to Rotterdam

02 October 2024

Food Matters Live is preparing for its first event on the European mainland, and Rotterdam has been chosen as the host city. With over ten years of experience in organising events focused on food ingredient innovation an...

Novel Foods: Are you ready for the new rules?

01 October 2024

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has recently updated its guidelines for novel food applications. This revision, set to take effect in February 2025, marks a significant step for companies aiming to introduce ne...

Plant-based market under pressure, but potential remains high

01 October 2024

In recent years, the plant-based product market has seen remarkable growth. What once began as a niche has evolved into a fully-fledged sector. However, recent figures indicate that sales are starting to slow down. Risin...

Major food companies turn their backs on Nutri-Score

30 September 2024

The introduction of Nutri-Score in the Netherlands is facing significant resistance. Several major food producers are refusing to place the label on their packaging. As a result, the system, which was intended to help co...