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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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Organic in supermarkets: high ambitions, little action

28 March 2025

The ambitions of Dutch supermarkets regarding the sale of organic products are clear, yet in practice, product availability and promotional efforts are still falling short. While the Netherlands aims to expand organic fa...

Price hampers use of Dutch grain

28 March 2025

Consumers enjoy locally produced bread, yet there's barely any Dutch wheat available in supermarkets. According to the report 'Economische kansen en uitdagingen voor Nederlandse baktarwe in de broodketen' by Wageningen E...

Exports to China: meat down, dairy up

28 March 2025

Dutch agrifood exports to China fell by 9% in 2024, amounting to €3.6 billion. The decline was mainly due to lower exports of infant formula (-11%) and meat (-17%). Transit trade in wood also dropped sharply by 79%. Expo...

Food industry leans too heavily on manpower

27 March 2025

The Dutch food processing industry still runs largely on manual labour. But that model is beginning to strain. While other sectors are investing heavily in automation, productivity in food production has barely moved in ...

Start Insect connects suppliers in the insect sector

27 March 2025

The Netherlands is a global frontrunner in insect farming knowledge and innovation. But behind that progress is a growing group of suppliers. Start Insect brings together the technology and knowledge partners driving thi...

Organic Flavour Company selects DNA Services as IT partner

26 March 2025

Organic Flavour Company (OFC), the Dutch specialist in organic tea, herbs and spices, has appointed DNA Services as its new IT partner. With this decision, the Veenendaal-based producer aims to support further growth and...

Vandemoortele acquires Bunge’s margarine division

26 March 2025

The Belgian food group Vandemoortele is acquiring the European Margarines & Spreads business from Bunge. With this move, the family-owned company aims to further strengthen its position in the plant-based food sector...

Feed determines fatty acid profile of beef

26 March 2025

What a cow eats plays a major role in the nutritional value of its meat. That’s the outcome of new research from Michigan State University (MSU), where scientists have been working on a method to more accurately identify...

Those looking ahead won’t put sustainability on hold

25 March 2025

“Smart food companies will continue with sustainability,” says Ceel Elemans of ING, making it clear where he believes the industry should be heading. The European Commission aims to ease the burden on businesses with new...

Belgians raise record number of food safety concerns in 2024

25 March 2025

Belgium’s food safety agency FAVV received more consumer reports last year than ever before. In total, the Consumer Contact Point registered 5,222 complaints in 2024—an increase of 7% compared to 2023. That’s an average ...

B Corp for Danone in Haps and Zoetermeer

24 March 2025

Danone’s production sites in Haps and Zoetermeer have received B Corp certification. These facilities manufacture specialised medical and infant nutrition. The certification follows that of the Dutch head office last yea...

BOON cuts prices: beans over 30% cheaper

24 March 2025

As of 1 April 2025, BOON will reduce the prices of its core product range by more than 30 percent. The legume producer aims to increase bean consumption in the Netherlands and contribute to a future-proof food system. Th...

Organic food growth stalls; five opportunities

24 March 2025

Organic is growing, but not fast enough. Supermarkets are making significant progress, while farmers, producers, and government are still defining their role in accelerating the transition. KPMG spoke with over thirty pl...

Strong demand for chicken drives up hatching egg prices

24 March 2025

The Dutch hatching egg market is rebounding after several turbulent years. Falling feed costs and a sharp rise in demand for chicken are pushing prices up significantly, both within and outside Europe. The impact of avia...

Nestlé and UNESCO support next generation of food innovators

24 March 2025

Nestlé and UNESCO are joining forces to mobilise young people across the globe in support of sustainable food production. With their new initiative, Youth Impact: Because You Matter, the organisations aim to train future...