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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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Marel rejects proposal from JBT Cooperation

26 January 2024

Machinery manufacturer Marel received a third proposal for acquisition by US multinational JBT on 19 January 2024, with a number of conditions still to be met. The value of Marel is estimated to be around EUR 3.5 billion...

Many Vegetables and Fruits Medium Risk in the UK

26 January 2024

The Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) of the United Kingdom recently announced that a substantial number of vegetables and fruits could potentially be classified as 'medium risk.' This disclosur...

How can food packaging become more sustainable?

26 January 2024

The food industry grapples with the imperative to transform food packaging. How can companies make their packaging more sustainable without compromising consumer preferences? The DLG's groundbreaking study, ‘Sustainable ...

Rising food industry sales and business growth in 2023

25 January 2024

In 2023, the revenue of the food industry increased by 3 percent, primarily due to a growth in selling prices of approximately 6 percent. The number of companies in the sector grew last year, while the number of bankrupt...

BOON Shifts Focus to Beans

25 January 2024

In a surprising turn of events, BOON has announced its decision to cease the sale of their popular meat substitutes in retail outlets. The company has decided to shift their focus to beans. BOON believes that the chal...

Certification Requirement for Organic Products Unworkable

25 January 2024

The certification obligation for "organic" products, stemming from European regulations, proves practically unfeasible for certain entrepreneurs. The strictness of these rules can result in excessively high compliance co...

Van Loon Group expands: Acquisition of Conveni Landgraaf

24 January 2024

Van Loon Group has recently acquired the production and sales activities of fresh pasta sauces from Conveni Landgraaf. This strategic move aims to strengthen the convenience offering for customers in the retail and foods...

COV: Labor Migration Crucial for Food Security

24 January 2024

The discussion regarding the scale of migration to the Netherlands calls for careful consideration, emphasizing the significance of labor migration. The State Commission on Demographic Developments 2050 advocates for res...

TNO Develops Method for Biochar Production

24 January 2024

In the ongoing quest for sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels, TNO has pioneered an innovative method for large-scale production of clean biochar. The EnerChar method, based on biomass gasification, not only allows f...

New Joint Venture Enters Plant-Based Milk Alternatives Market

23 January 2024

Bitburger Braugruppe, renowned for brewing beer, has joined forces with confectionery manufacturer Zentis to venture into the growing market of plant-based milk alternatives. The collaborative venture, named V-Comp Pro, ...

Sustainability and food waste in the fishing industry

23 January 2024

A recent conference hosted by the Visfederatie in Wassenaar tackled crucial issues surrounding food consumption and waste. The complexity of environmental, population, and health challenges demands a reevaluation of our ...

Record number of bankruptcies in belgian food industry

22 January 2024

The Belgian food industry witnessed an unprecedented number of bankruptcies in 2023, with 141 companies closing their doors. This alarming increase of 34% compared to the previous year marks the sector's worst performanc...

NVWA Simplifies Reporting Guide for Unsafe Food Products

19 January 2024

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has recently streamlined the reporting guide for unsafe food products, aiming to assist entrepreneurs in determining the right time to report to the NVWA. Th...

Confectionery industry addresses sugar and salt intake

19 January 2024

Recent figures from the Food Consumption Survey (VCP 2019-2021) by the RIVM show that the average intake of sugar and salt among Dutch residents has decreased, while fiber intake has increased. A positive trend aligning ...

The Parliament Adopts New Law Against Greenwashing

19 January 2024

On January 17, 2024, the European Parliament approved a new directive aimed at combating greenwashing and misleading product information. With 593 votes in favor, 21 against, and 14 abstentions, the directive seeks to en...