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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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Dutch meat exports decline by 3% in 2024

20 January 2025

The export value of Dutch meat is expected to reach €10.7 billion in 2024, a decrease of 3% compared to the previous year. Import value is also down by 3.4%, amounting to €5.1 billion. Exports to Germany show a modest in...

Dairy and egg exports grow in 2024, imports lag behind

17 January 2025

The Dutch export of dairy and eggs continues to grow. In 2024, the export value rose to €12.3 billion, an increase of 3.8% compared to the previous year. Imports, however, lagged slightly, with a modest rise of 1.1% to €...

Vegetarian smoked sausage without artificial aromas

17 January 2025

Van Gelder, known as a traditional Dutch supplier of fresh produce and a producer of plant-based meat alternatives, is introducing a groundbreaking product at Horecava: the first vegetarian smoked sausage that already me...

Stricter manure regulations impact the food industry

16 January 2025

The Netherlands has tightened its manure policy, driven by the loss of its exemption under the European Nitrates Directive. The changes to the Fertiliser Act not only bring adjustments for the agricultural sector but als...

Mandatory blending pushes up costs food industry

16 January 2025

The mandatory blending of green gas, currently being prepared by the government, aims to boost the production and use of green gas. This measure plays a crucial role in the energy transition but also leads to higher cost...

Broodje Nijmegen puts sustainable agriculture in the spotlight

16 January 2025

MVO Nederland, in collaboration with Radboud University, Radboudumc, and HAN, has launched Broodje Nijmegen. This fully plant-based sandwich contains ingredients sourced from local, nature-inclusive farmers and represent...

Vegetable and fruit consumption drops by 3% in 2024

15 January 2025

The consumption of vegetables and fruit in the Netherlands decreased again in 2024. While the average Dutch person already failed to meet the dietary guidelines of the Voedingscentrum, the gap widened further. Vegetable ...

Protein transition isn’t moving fast enough: action is needed

15 January 2025

The shift towards more plant-based proteins plays a crucial role in meeting climate goals. However, with the current balance of 58% animal and 42% plant-based proteins in our diet, there’s still a long way to go. “While ...

Fruit and vegetable sector shows resilience in 2024

15 January 2025

Extreme weather and geopolitical tensions made 2024 a challenging year for the Dutch fruit and vegetable sector. Nevertheless, the industry once again proved itself to be a reliable link for European retail and wholesale...

Scherpenhuizen acquires Primeale

15 January 2025

Scherpenhuizen is expanding its operations with the acquisition of Van Oers United, known under the name Primeale. The Eindhoven-based company has reached an agreement with the French Agrial group after discussions about...

The Netherlands advances in cellular agriculture

14 January 2025

The Netherlands is taking another significant step in cellular agriculture with the establishment of two new scale-up facilities. These facilities enable companies to scale their production processes without making subst...

What's Cooking? completes sale of Savoury division

14 January 2025

The strategic shift within the European food industry takes shape with the completion of the sale of What's Cooking Group's Savoury business unit to AURELIUS. This deal, announced in October 2024, was finalized on 10 Jan...

Urker fish auction: solid turnover thanks to pike-perch

14 January 2025

The Urker IJsselmeer fish auction had another strong year in 2024, partly due to the supply of pike-perch. Although the turnover of €6.84 million was just below the 2023 record, the difference was minimal: only €27,000. ...

8 trends shaping the protein transition

13 January 2025

The protein transition is gaining direction with eight trends that will define the future of food between 2025 and 2030. Foodvalley presents these trends as a guide for businesses to address shifting consumer demands and...

Millennials and Gen Z make significant cuts to food spending

13 January 2025

The foodservice market faced a challenging year. In 2024, the sector struggled under a combination of rising prices, cautious consumers, and poor spring weather. According to the FoodService Instituut Nederland (FSIN), w...