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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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TAPP Coalition: Farmers advocate for meat and dairy levy

12 June 2024

A majority of Dutch livestock farmers support higher VAT rates on meat, dairy, and eggs to ensure better animal welfare and a fair income. This is revealed by a survey of nearly 400 farmers conducted by marketing agency ...

Mandatory cameras in slaughterhouses and collection centers

12 June 2024

A new bill proposing amendments to the Animal Welfare Act has been put forward for consultation. This proposal requires slaughterhouses and collection centers to install cameras. The aim is to ensure animal welfare throu...

Eco-score to be discontinued due to misleading term

11 June 2024

The term Eco-score will be discontinued due to its misleading nature. IFOAM, the global umbrella organization for the organic agriculture and food sector, reached an agreement on this with Yuka and ADEME, who launched th...

Climate change drives up costs for the food sector

11 June 2024

Climate change has far-reaching consequences for the Dutch food sector. Extreme weather and water scarcity increase the risk of crop failures, leading to higher prices for consumers. This impact is particularly felt in v...

Verstegen Spices & Sauces achieves B Corp certification

10 June 2024

Verstegen Spices & Sauces proudly announces that it has received the B Corp certification. This recognition confirms the family business's commitment to sustainability. CEO Mark Schraauwen emphasizes the pride within...

Nationwide campaign for organic food launched

10 June 2024

The Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LNV) has recently launched a new campaign to raise consumer awareness about the benefits of organic food. This campaign, part of the Organic Action Plan, aims to info...

Tackling food waste with targeted measures

10 June 2024

Despite the ambitions of companies in the food chain to reduce waste, practical implementation often lags behind. "Companies need more incentives to take action," says Sanne Stroosnijder from Wageningen University & ...

Provide more detailed sustainability reports

10 June 2024

Large enterprises in the Netherlands will soon be required to provide more detailed reports on their sustainability efforts. This obligation applies to publicly listed companies, banks, and insurers. Accountants will ass...

Soft fruit chain requests support for EU promotion campaign

07 June 2024

The Dutch soft fruit sector has taken a significant step to boost the consumption of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. An application has been submitted in Brussels for a three-year promotion camp...

New genetically modified potato

06 June 2024

A new genetically modified potato, developed by potato breeder Dave Douches from Michigan State University, has been granted exemption from biotechnology regulations in the United States. Known as Kal91.3, this potato of...

Scientists discover fungus that breaks down plastic

06 June 2024

A marine fungus, Parengyodontium album, has been found to break down plastic. This was recently announced in the journal Science of the Total Environment. The fungus lives on plastic waste in the ocean and breaks down po...

Sustainable hygiene practices: How to approach it?

06 June 2024

The food industry faces the challenge of ensuring food safety while sustainability becomes increasingly important. How can you make the hygiene process more sustainable without compromising on food safety, efficiency, an...

Better packaging with advanced skin vacuum films

06 June 2024

Sealed Air Corporation, a pioneer in packaging technology and sustainability, proudly announces the introduction of three groundbreaking skin packaging top films. These new films are designed to set new standards in pack...

Radboud: sustainable plastic is not a silver bullet

05 June 2024

Sustainable plastic turns out not to be the solution it appears to be. Despite the annual production of hundreds of millions of tons of plastic and the search for alternatives, turns out that so-called sustainable plasti...

Vion shifts focus to Benelux reassesses German operations

05 June 2024

Vion, a leading player in the meat industry, is emphasizing the strengthening of integrated supply chains within the Benelux region. The company is committed to sustainability and value creation for all its partners. Thi...