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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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Food waste down by 20% in 2024

24 February 2025

Food waste in the Netherlands dropped by nearly 20% in 2024. This is highlighted in the impact report by Stichting Samen Tegen Voedselverspilling. Yet, according to director Toine Timmermans, more effort is needed to rea...

Growing concerns over phthalates in plastic packaging

21 February 2025

Concerns about plasticizers like phthalates in plastic packaging are rising globally. Environmental organizations are warning about the health risks and have filed lawsuits against the US FDA for failing to enforce stric...

'Circular opportunities go untapped in the food sector'

21 February 2025

The Netherlands is struggling to meet its circular economy goals. In 2022, the use of minerals, metals, and fossil resources even increased compared to 2020. As a result, the goal of halving resource consumption by 2030 ...

Fishing subsidies increase the risk of overfishing

21 February 2025

Nearly two-thirds of global fishing subsidies pose the risk of promoting overfishing and illegal fishing practices. This is highlighted in the latest OECD Review of Fisheries, presented on 19 February in the presence of ...

The Future of Meat and Protein Processing at IFFA 2025

20 February 2025

Are you ready for the next step in food production? The food industry is evolving at lightning speed. Technologies like automation, AI, and sustainable production methods are making processes more efficient, safer, and f...

EU sets binding targets for reduction of food waste

20 February 2025

The European Union has reached a provisional agreement to significantly reduce food waste across its member states. Every year, around 60 million tonnes of food end up in the bin within the EU. With new binding targets, ...

EU presents future vision for agriculture and food

20 February 2025

The European Commission has presented its Vision for Agriculture and Food: a roadmap for an attractive, competitive, resilient, and fair agri-food system. With this plan, the EU aims to future-proof the agricultural sect...

Trust in organic label rises by 19%

20 February 2025

Consumers are placing increasing trust in the European organic label. In 2025, 66% of Dutch consumers trust the label, a 19% increase compared to 2024, according to research by IPSOS. Awareness of the label has also grow...

Food waste puts pressure on climate goals

19 February 2025

Food waste continues to have a significant impact on the climate. According to the report Climate footprint of food waste in the Netherlands by Wageningen University & Research (WUR), food waste accounts for 5% to 9%...

Less meat? Citizens expect government action

19 February 2025

Dutch citizens are open to reducing meat consumption—as long as governments and supermarkets take the lead. This was the key takeaway from the citizen panel on sustainable protein consumption, organized by the Ministry o...

Food industry slowly getting back on track

18 February 2025

The Dutch food industry is gradually recovering in 2025. After a year of stable production volumes, modest growth is expected. However, businesses must continue to navigate challenges such as rising labor costs and ongoi...

‘Bio, pesticide-free skin’ increases preference for organic

17 February 2025

Nearly a third (28%) of Jumbo’s online customers are more likely to click on an organic product when the phrase ‘Bio, pesticide-free skin’ is displayed underneath it. Of this group, 10% ultimately choose the organic opti...

Low Food and SOL connect chefs and food producers

17 February 2025

When a chef develops a new, sustainable application, that knowledge often stays within the kitchen. Low Food and Stichting Ontwikkelingsfonds Levensmiddelenindustrie (SOL) want to change that. Through their collaboration...

Tomatoes on the rise, demand for chopped vegetables drops

17 February 2025

In 2024, tomatoes were once again the most purchased vegetable in the Netherlands, widening their lead over onions and cucumbers. Total tomato sales increased by 6% compared to 2023. Snack tomatoes, in particular, saw a ...

Trade restrictions after FMD outbreak impact the pork sector

14 February 2025

Pork prices in Europe started the year on a downward trend. The outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Germany disrupted the market and led to trade restrictions. The key question is whether this is a temporary shoc...