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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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UK presents food strategy with impact on EU trade

06 August 2025

The UK government recently presented a food strategy for England, focusing on health, sustainability and economic growth. The tone is notably patriotic. The food system is expected to become not only more nutritious and ...

Growth opportunity for premium meat and cheese

06 August 2025

Consumers now expect more than just healthy or natural. Quality, affordability, and a sense of added value play an increasingly important role. According to Innova Market Insights, the definition of 'value' is shifting. ...

Milk protein produced in E. coli using fermentation

05 August 2025

New techniques are bringing alternative dairy proteins closer to commercial use. Researchers have successfully produced functional, phosphorylated αs1-casein in Escherichia coli—an important step toward sustainable prote...

CO₂ Performance Ladder overhaul: what’s changing

04 August 2025

A new version of the CO₂ Performance Ladder is on the way. And it’s more than just a cosmetic update. Companies will need to reassess where they stand, and more importantly, how much work still lies ahead. From levels...

New Anuga trade fair highlights alternative proteins

04 August 2025

Alternative proteins are getting a stage of their own at Anuga 2025. For the first time, the international food trade fair is launching a dedicated event under the name Anuga Alternatives. From 4 to 8 October, everything...

Brand battles: how consumers behaved in 2024

01 August 2025

In 2024, European consumers made over 72 billion choices in the supermarket. Each purchase reflects a preference. And that preference shifted. That’s what the latest Brand Footprint Europe Report from YouGov and Worldpan...

EU tightens list of plant pests following new research

01 August 2025

A fungus affecting oranges. Insects capable of wiping out entire harvests. And dozens more threats to Europe’s food chain. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently completed a major study on 47 so-called quaran...

Food security improves, but not everywhere

01 August 2025

Fewer people around the world are going hungry, but progress is uneven. Africa and Western Asia in particular are falling behind. At the same time, rising food prices continue to affect the affordability of a healthy die...

Verpact strengthens position with a single recognisable name

01 August 2025

Verpact is scaling up its efforts in the transition to a circular packaging chain. From now on, all campaigns, services and knowledge activities will be brought together under the name Verpact. As a result, the separate ...

Voluntary guideline for sustainability data from SMEs

31 July 2025

Small and medium-sized enterprises aren’t exactly asking for more paperwork. Still, they’re increasingly facing questions from large customers or banks about sustainability. The European Commission is now introducing a v...

Vattenfall launches seaweed snack with Samuel L. Jackson

31 July 2025

Growing seaweed between wind turbines? And turning it into snacks? That’s exactly what Vattenfall is doing at the Vesterhav Syd offshore wind farm in Denmark, with none other than Samuel L. Jackson as its frontman. Ge...

The greenhouse advantage: vegetable production at a global level

31 July 2025

Anyone who invested in greenhouses over the past years has reaped more than just vegetables. The Dutch glasshouse vegetable sector is running at full speed, delivering impressive numbers. On average, growers earn three t...

European pork exports gain momentum

30 July 2025

In the first four months of 2025, European pork production increased by 3% compared to the same period last year. Remarkable, considering the sow population had actually declined by 3%. Even so, countries like Spain, Ita...

Fruit growers benefit from stronger growing season

30 July 2025

Good news for Dutch fruit growers: this year’s apple and pear harvest is shaping up to be much better than last year’s. Apple volumes are up 17 percent, pears by 8 percent. Not an all-time high, but solid enough to call ...

EU ice cream production up 2% in 2024

30 July 2025

Ice cream remains a favorite across Europe. In 2024, total production reached 3.3 billion liters, a 2% increase compared to the previous year. But the usual heavyweights weren’t behind this growth. In fact, the tradition...