Automation

A sustainable and resilient food system

The food industry is transforming due to climate change, technology, and AI. Sustainability and innovation are essential for the industry's future. Companies must adapt to stay ahead. The food and beverage industry is..

Staff shortages continue to weigh on food industry

17 April 2025

The Dutch food industry has been hitting a solid wall for years: a shortage of people. Despite rising wages and significant investments in automation, the lack of staff continues to be the main brake on growth. ING Resea...

Book presentation The Future of FOOD

15 April 2025

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...

Robotics offers opportunities for more efficient production

08 April 2025

The food industry is facing challenges such as labour shortages, rising costs, and the need for greater efficiency. More and more companies are turning to robotics as a practical solution. Are you considering it too? Rea...

The food sector stands to gain from AI

07 April 2025

The Dutch labour market is changing rapidly, and companies in the food industry are feeling it too. Staff shortages are increasing, while the pressure to boost productivity keeps rising. A recent analysis highlights an o...

The Future of Food 2025

31 March 2025

Our food does much more than simply nourish us. How we produce, distribute, and consume it will shape the future of our planet, our culture, and our health. How exactly? You’ll find the answers in the more than 300-page ...

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 ...

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...

Electrify your business with thermal energy storage

11 March 2025

With ENERGYNEST, your company can store generated electricity, excess heat, or surplus steam and use it as heat at a later time—precisely when you need it. This tailored solution for the food industry ensures more effici...

Slicing and portioning at DEMO DAY 2025

10 March 2025

On Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 April, IB Food Machines is hosting their first exclusive DEMO DAYS of 2025. See for yourself how they take slicing and portioning of meat, poultry, fish and more to the next level. During ...

Poppies Bakeries grows with ERP solution

10 March 2025

From Belgian baking tradition to a global favourite: for nearly 50 years, Poppies Bakeries has been bringing joy with pastries and biscuits. With 13 bakeries across Europe and the US and over 1,300 employees, this bakery...

Webinar: AI & Food - ready for the future in 60 minutes

04 March 2025

Don't waste time on generic advice—see for yourself how AI enables real, integrated business planning in the food industry. On April 4, 2025, REMIRA is hosting a free webinar: AI & Food. In just 60 minutes, you'll ga...

How Explainable AI improves food safety

26 February 2025

Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly important role in food safety, yet its decision-making process often remains a ‘black box.’ Wageningen Food Safety Research (WFSR) is investigating how Explainable AI ca...

Food Tech Event on May 14 and 15, 2025

10 February 2025

On May 14 and 15, the Brabanthallen in ’s Hertogenbosch will host the Food Tech Event, the one-stop trade fair for food production and processing. Visitors will find everything related to their processing and production ...

AI in Food Next Level: “You win. Or you learn”

10 February 2025

Under the theme ‘AI in Food Next Level,’ organized by Foodindustrie Experts, four prominent speakers shared their insights on the opportunities and challenges of AI. The food entrepreneurs came from all over the country ...

AI gives a boost to Unilever’s ice cream production

30 January 2025

With 35 factories and around 3 million freezers worldwide, Unilever operates an extensive ice cream supply chain. The weather plays a crucial role in this. In a European summer month, a temperature increase of just 1°C c...