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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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Dutch fruit and vegetable sector grows by 2%

15 January 2026

In 2025, the Netherlands further strengthened its role in the international fruit and vegetable supply chain. Trade showed growth in production, imports, and exports. Consumption in the Netherlands also increased slightl...

WHO calls for higher taxes on sugar and alcohol

15 January 2026

Sugary drinks and alcohol remain relatively affordable in many countries. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), this has direct consequences for public health. In two new reports, the organization urges gover...

New study links preservatives to cancer

14 January 2026

Preservatives are widely used within the food industry. They extend shelf life and limit microbial growth. A new prospective cohort study published in BMJ now shows that higher intakes of several commonly used preservati...

Slogan ‘Chicken! The most versatile piece of meat’ returns

13 January 2026

The slogan is familiar to many people in the Netherlands. In 2026, 'Kip! Het meest veelzijdige stukje vlees' (Chicken! The most versatile piece of meat) returns in a new public-facing campaign by NEPLUVI. With a contempo...

U.S. dietary guidelines emphasize real food choices

13 January 2026

On January 7, the United States published new dietary guidelines. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are presented as a “historic reset” in response to a national health crisis. The guidelines place strong emphasis on ...

Impact of summer organic campaign remains limited

13 January 2026

Organic food is more top of mind, but does not yet end up in shopping carts more often. That is the outcome of the national Biologisch Voedsel campaign, which ran from June 2 through July 6, 2025. The campaign effect stu...

Global food prices rise by 4.3%

12 January 2026

International food prices edged down slightly in December. No major shock, no break in the trend, but a clear movement after earlier increases. At the same time, the annual average shows that 2025 as a whole was more exp...

Foodservice sector sees further revenue growth

12 January 2026

The Dutch market for food and drinks consumed outside the home continues to grow. In 2025, consumers spent €23 billion within the Out of Home sector. This represents revenue growth of 3.9%. As a result, the sector is mov...

Climate change affects the food chain from farm to fork

09 January 2026

Climate change remains high on the international agenda. During COP30 in Brazil, the focus was on supporting developing countries and the transition to clean energy. At the same time, it became clear that current efforts...

'True innovation begins with connection'

08 January 2026

Last week, I was reminded once again why I enjoy my work so much. As program manager of the Food Tech Event, I have now spent more than three years at the heart of a world where technology, innovation, and food productio...

New food waste monitor for dairy companies

08 January 2026

Where is value being lost in the dairy production process? And where are opportunities to manage this more effectively? To answer those questions in practical terms, a new sector-wide monitor is being launched for the da...

Van Rooi and Van Loon Group join forces

08 January 2026

Van Rooi and Van Loon Group intend to join forces. With this move, both companies aim to continue building together on a high-quality, sustainable, and transparent food chain. The collaboration is intended to result in a...

Most-read articles of 2025

07 January 2026

What captured the food industry’s attention most in 2025? Growth, expansion, automation and sustainability were recurring themes. From fish processing and butter production to packaging challenges, robotics and major fac...

Functional nutrition: five trends for 2026

07 January 2026

Functional nutrition is no longer a niche. This is evident from Nutritional Trends 2026, the latest trend report by FrieslandCampina Ingredients. Protein enrichment, fibers, and multifunctional beverages form the common ...

WV-Meat chooses ERP solution from paSys

07 January 2026

WV-Meat Products has chosen the ERP solution from paSys Food Automatisering. This was not a rushed decision, but the outcome of a careful selection process. The deciding factors were the combination of flexibility, relia...