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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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Shrinking livestock puts dairy and meat sector under pressure

23 September 2025

The Dutch livestock population is expected to shrink by 12 to 15 percent in the coming years. Fewer cows, fewer pigs – and therefore less milk and meat. This puts the entire chain under pressure. Slaughterhouses are hit ...

Brewer’s grain becomes the base for cookies, cakes and crackers

23 September 2025

Brewers’ spent grain. The product left over after brewing beer. Duynie, Van Eigen Deeg and Qrackers are now giving it a second life. Using a patented separation technology, Duynie separates the fibres and proteins. The p...

DCA launches meat platform to bring clarity to the market

22 September 2025

Meat prices keep moving, and often quite dramatically. Beef prices in Europe rose by over 41 percent between late 2024 and spring 2025. For traders and processors, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep control of ...

Private-label meat substitutes gain ground on health

22 September 2025

Meat substitutes are getting healthier, and that’s good news. Supermarket private labels are showing it can be done: less salt, better nutrition. New data from ProVeg confirm the trend. Private labels perform remarkab...

Ede building European hub for protein innovation

22 September 2025

Ede is stepping up its game in the world of sustainable proteins. The NIZO site will transform over the coming years into a vibrant food innovation park. Startups, scale-ups, researchers, and companies will join forces h...

Organic on the menu: LVVN supports restaurants during 'Gastvrij Rotterdam'

19 September 2025

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature (LVVN) is working to increase the presence of organic products in the hospitality industry. During Gastvrij Rotterdam, the ministry is offering practical e...

Cocoa farmers gain income from the whole fruit

19 September 2025

In Ivory Coast, a new facility now processes the often-discarded white pulp of the cocoa fruit. Kumasi Drinks and the Chocolonely Foundation, in collaboration with ETG/Beyond Beans, are working to create a more sustainab...

SVO celebrates 100 years of craftsmanship

19 September 2025

SVO vakopleiding food is turning 100, and they’re letting everyone know. What started in 1926 as the SlagersVakOpleiding has grown into the leading training institute for the entire food industry. More than 1,200 food co...

Solar Foods progresses Solein® approval process in the US

18 September 2025

Solar Foods has submitted a GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) notification to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Solein®, aiming to receive a no questions letter confirming the ingredient's safety for its in...

What actually works for healthier eating?

18 September 2025

Wageningen University & Research opened its 2025–2026 academic year with the theme Food for health, what really works. Researchers presented practical ways to improve diets, reduce overeating, and support better food...

Introducing the Sysmac Top-Bottom labelling system

18 September 2025

The EME 5000 labelling machines are equipped with the latest technology, featuring an Omron Sysmac PLC controller and high-performance servomotors. They meet the highest standards for speed, precision, and ease of use. T...

Getting plant-based proteins to the consumer’s plate

17 September 2025

How do we make sure consumers actually buy and eat sustainable, protein-rich innovations? That’s the focus of the PLENTY project, which officially launched on 11 September with a hands-on event featuring product demos, c...

Stronger earnings through supply chain cooperation

16 September 2025

Collaboration within the food supply chain provides clear benefits for farmers pursuing sustainability. The main advantages are cost savings and security of product sales. This is the outcome of research by the Netherlan...

Online edition september 2025 | (New) Proteins

15 September 2025

The demand for alternative proteins is high—and still growing. They're sought after as substitutes for costly animal proteins and as key ingredients in high-protein products. Protei...

Innovation is a fight against the urge to give up

15 September 2025

Successful innovation calls for a fool — a court jester. Someone who walks into closed doors and still gets back up. Mary van Hoek–Hendriks is that person. Throughout her career, she’s encountered resistance more than on...