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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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MOAH detection accelerates steps toward safer food

24 November 2025

In food products, countless harmful substances can be present; including MOAH, which stands for Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbon. These are chemical compounds originating from mineral oil. Wageningen Food Safety Research...

AI in the food industry: from experiment to necessity

24 November 2025

Artificial intelligence and automation are reshaping day-to-day practice in the food industry. During a joint mini-conference on 6 November 2025, organized by Mikrocentrum, OSV and Next Tech Food Factories, professionals...

Column Saskia Stender: cleaning is human work

24 November 2025

Every day, top performances are delivered across the food industry. From raw materials to the final product, everything revolves around quality, safety and trust. Less visible, but just as essential, is the work that hap...

These six Food Heroes are making an impact in 2025

21 November 2025

On Friday, November 21, the Ballroom of BlueCity Rotterdam fills up with food innovators, partners, and jury members. The energy rises as the Food Heroes of 2025 walk across the red carpet. Six people who, sometimes agai...

What product inspection brings for you

20 November 2025

The demand for product inspection in the food industry is rising rapidly. That’s no surprise, as even a small error such as an incorrect label or a faulty seal can lead to a product recall. This results not only in signi...

Sixteen food companies launch Zaan Food Makers

20 November 2025

Sixteen major food companies in the Zaanstreek are taking a new approach. They have joined forces under the name Zaan Food Makers, together with their nine international R&D centres. During the launch, alderman Steph...

Ultra-processed food and health: the hard facts

20 November 2025

Ultra-processed food has expanded worldwide over the past decades — and, according to a major international research group, there is no sign of that slowing down. The researchers show that these products increasingly rep...

Food industry feels the pressure but keeps innovating

19 November 2025

The Dutch food industry continues to hold its ground. Despite rising costs and geopolitical pressure, the sector manages to keep production steady. It doesn’t happen by itself, but the industry remains a solid pillar of ...

Food loses nutritional value as CO₂ levels rise

19 November 2025

Potatoes with beans may still make a solid meal today, but that could change quickly. New research from Leiden shows that crops contain fewer nutrients as atmospheric CO₂ continues to rise. And the impact isn’t limited t...

EU support needed to keep recyclers afloat

19 November 2025

Pressure on the European plastic recycling sector is rising fast. The Netherlands, together with several other member states, is sounding the alarm in Brussels. Something needs to happen now, says State Secretary Aartsen...

Tariff differentiation supports the shift to circular plastic

19 November 2025

A discount can set plenty in motion. That becomes clear once again from Verpact’s latest figures, which show that producers are increasingly choosing more recyclable plastic packaging. It gives the move toward a circular...

Green claims require a solid foundation

18 November 2025

The food industry is right in the middle of it: growing pressure to show what companies are actually doing on sustainability. And it goes far beyond polished statements. Consumers are paying attention, investors as well,...

Food industry turnover rises on stronger export demand

18 November 2025

The food industry recorded another increase in turnover in the third quarter. The growth rate was lower than in the first two quarters, yet still clearly positive. Export played an important role in this development, acc...

Millennials shape new food choices

17 November 2025

The Millennial generation is putting a clear mark on the food market. Raised in a period of rapid digital growth and global influence, they view food differently from previous generations. Food needs to serve a purpose. ...

Stress, simplicity and me-time shape food trends in 2026

17 November 2025

Consumers are dealing with stress, financial pressure and uncertainty. This directly affects the way they eat. Innova Market Insights outlines five clear consumer trends for 2026. For the Dutch food industry, these trend...