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Compact tray sealer for Slagerij Markus

Slagerij Markus efficiently packages its artisanal products with the compact T 255 tray sealer from MULTIVAC. This rotary table tray sealer allows meat specialties, ready meals, and even soups to be quickly and easily pa..

The 7 megatrends redefining the food industry

19 January 2025

We all know that food does far more than simply nourish us. It has a profound impact across various domains. How will the ways we produce, distribute, and consume food shape the future of our planet? You’ll find the answ...

AI and microbiology enhance potato farming

10 January 2025

How can seed potatoes deliver their maximum potential? Researchers in the Netherlands have taken a notable step towards answering this question. By combining artificial intelligence (AI) with microbiological research, th...

Managing labor migration: challenges for food companies

08 January 2025

After extreme price increases, calm seems to have returned to the food sector, but growth remains elusive. The sector is grappling with reduced demand, erratic raw material supplies, and labor shortages. These structural...

The new partner for procurement in FMCG

06 January 2025

Katakle specializes in seconding procurement trainees and experienced professionals for the food and manufacturing industries. Our experts, trained through the Katakle Academy, provide flexible support and make an impact...

24/7 Control over your production process with myMULTIVAC

10 December 2024

With myMULTIVAC, you gain access to your entire production line anytime, anywhere, through a single login. This platform provides insights, management tools, ordering options, and real-time order tracking. Smart Servi...

Ine van der Fels-Klerx: Smart monitoring for food safety

25 November 2024

The title ‘prof.dr.ir.’ immediately reveals that Ine van der Fels-Klerx has an impressive academic background. However, anyone expecting a stuffy, academic professor across the table would be mistaken. Van der Fels speak...

Hela Thissen embraces data-driven production

25 November 2024

In 2025, Hela Thissen will focus even more on health and sustainability. Additionally, there’s growing attention for more efficient inventory management and production processes. To achieve this, the Venlo-based producer...

Smart GS1 integration makes Nutri-Score more accessible

20 November 2024

Since January 2024, Dutch food companies have been able to add the Nutri-Score to their packaging. This food choice logo aims to help consumers make healthier choices while encouraging producers to improve their products...

2025 Trend Report for the Food and Beverage Industry

20 November 2024

2025 promises to be a transformative year for the food and beverage sector. Strengthen your business strategy and gain a lasting competitive edge with this practical guide to the industry’s most significant challenges an...

MES: Enhancing every aspect of your production process

19 November 2024

A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is a digital solution widely used in the food industry to optimize production planning and execution. Acting as a bridge between higher-level planning systems like Enterprise Resour...

New Ant-nose sensor swiftly prevents food spoilage

22 October 2024

A new development in the world of sensors, the Ant-nose, offers exciting possibilities for the food industry. This electronic nose operates using a single antenna and relies on graphene oxide to detect volatile organic c...

Food industry accelerates automation due to labor shortages

21 October 2024

The persistent labor shortage is pushing the Dutch food industry to accelerate investments in automation. This technological advancement is necessary to boost productivity and strengthen their competitive position. "Acce...

AI “Next Level” in Food and Retail

17 October 2024

Are you a CEO or decision-maker in a food production company? Join us on November 7th for the annual Retail meets Foodindustrie event by Foodindustrie Experts, where top speakers and trendwatchers will guide you into the...

Online edition October 2024: Smart Food Manufacturing

14 October 2024

Read insights from the roundtable discussion with six experts on the opportunities and challenges of smart food manufacturing. Trendwatcher Adjiedj Bakas shares his unique perspective on how we perceive...

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