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AI in the food industry: smarter production

AI can help food companies work faster and more efficiently. Its greatest impact is currently in production and logistics. Raw material use, quality control, and inventory management also offer practical opportunities. R..

The first PPWR rules are in effect. Is your packaging data in order?

27 August 2026

The first requirements under the new European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) have applied since August 12. This makes detailed and verifiable packaging data increasingly important. Do you work with mu...

Growth in ready-to-eat meals calls for smart packaging solutions

11 August 2026

Demand for fresh ready-to-eat meals and convenience products continues to grow. Consumers expect products that are fresh, safe, sustainably processed, and ready to use. This is also increasing the need for high-quality, ...

Column Saskia Stender: Trust cannot be automated

04 August 2026

The other day, I came across another one of those wonderful statements on LinkedIn: “In the age of AI, trust will become the most important factor for success.” I couldn’t help but smile. As if that were something new. ...

Most-read articles in the first half of 2026

23 July 2026

Which stories drew the most attention in the food industry in the first half of 2026? This top 10 brings together the topics that kept readers engaged: sustainability, automation, data-driven working, cooling, renovation...

Prevent product giveaway and reduce costs

23 July 2026

In the competitive food industry, every gram counts. Small deviations in filling weight can lead to significant product waste, unnecessary product giveaway, and consequently higher operational costs. These inefficiencies...

New strategic agenda for food security

13 July 2026

The Netherlands is food secure, but we absolutely cannot afford to sit back. That is according to State Secretary Silvio Erkens of the Ministry of LVVN. Today, he is presenting the outline of the strategic food security ...

Pressure on seafood supply chain accelerates need for automation

13 July 2026

The Dutch marine fishing industry has posted a profit for the second consecutive year. Yet, the entire supply chain faces major, long-term structural challenges. Due to a shrinking fleet, the supply of fresh North Sea fi...

Digitalization requires clarity and integration

07 July 2026

Production processes in the food industry generate more and more data, but that does not automatically lead to actionable insights. Successful digitalization requires clarity, integration, and a partner who connects tech...

How StarCuisine is expanding its capacity

29 June 2026

StarCuisine produces fresh meals for the Dutch retail and foodservice markets. The arrival of sister company Sushi Ran in Bleiswijk calls for a doubling of production capacity. But before any construction begins, Operati...

Peter Konijn chooses paSys as IT partner

12 June 2026

Peter Konijn B.V., based in Alkmaar, is embarking on a broad renewal of its automation systems. The company, active in the processing and trading of meat products, will partner with paSys Food Automating. The project goe...

Scancheck makes barcode verification easier

11 June 2026

The Scancheck machine has been developed for the automatic inspection of barcodes on tray-sealed top-seal products. Rejected products are gently blown off the line using an air knife, without damaging the packaging. This...

Packaging data management in the food industry

11 June 2026

For many food companies, keeping packaging data under control is becoming increasingly challenging. Especially when information is scattered across systems, suppliers, and various retailer formats. At the same time, reta...

Most Read Articles – May 2026

08 June 2026

Which topics captured the attention of the food industry in May 2026? The most-read articles of May provide a broad overview, ranging from audits, quality management and certification to automation, occupational health a...

Food Tech Event evolves into a live innovation platform

29 May 2026

Robotics, food safety, packaging legislation and sustainability took center stage at Food Tech Event 2026. On May 20 and 21, more than 2,000 professionals from the food industry gathered at the Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertog...

Smarter membrane cleaning for the dairy industry

28 May 2026

Ultrasil™ Connected is Ecolab’s latest innovation in membrane cleaning. This solution helps dairy processors make their cleaning processes smarter, more efficient, and easier to control. By combining advanced cleani...