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Food Tech Event evolves into a live innovation platform

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..

WV-Meat chooses ERP solution from paSys

07 January 2026

WV-Meat Products has chosen the ERP solution from paSys Food Automatisering. This was not a rushed decision, but the outcome of a careful selection process. The deciding factors were the combination of flexibility, relia...

Energy innovation: opportunities for the food industry

19 December 2025

Next year, the Netherlands will invest over €450 million in energy innovation. Innovation is essential for the energy transition and for a sustainable, strong, and internationally competitive Netherlands. The government ...

Forecasting changes production in the Flemish food sector

18 December 2025

The Flemish food industry is at a turning point. Research from Hogeschool VIVES shows how data-driven forecasting and AI can help achieve more efficient production and reduce food waste. For a long time, planning relied ...

DNA Services takes over IT management at Horizon Natuurvoeding

17 December 2025

The IT management of Horizon Natuurvoeding will be taken over by DNA Services. With this decision, the food producer opts for an external IT partner that assumes full responsibility for managing and securing the IT envir...

MHP chooses MULTIVAC’s robotic lines

16 December 2025

MHP has commissioned two advanced robotic lines from MULTIVAC. The systems enhance the efficiency, stability, and quality of the chicken fillet packaging process. As a subsidiary of the Ukrainian producer MHP, the Veenen...

New quality mark for digital basic security for SMEs

15 December 2025

Digital security is a difficult topic for many SMEs. It is important, but often complex, especially for entrepreneurs without an in-house IT department. At the same time, daily operations increasingly rely on digital sys...

Quick insights with GenAI Query in AppCentral

25 November 2025

In modern business operations, every second can make a difference. Companies need real-time insights without being slowed down by reports or dashboards. Aptean AppCentral introduces a new way of working with GenAI Query:...

FOBIS-BI: real-time control across the chain

24 November 2025

RBK Group has expanded its FOBIS software with a Business Intelligence module: FOBIS-BI. With this solution, production and food companies gain real-time control over their processes and profitability. Many organizati...

AI in the food industry: from experiment to necessity

24 November 2025

Artificial intelligence and automation are reshaping day-to-day practice in the food industry. During a joint mini-conference on 6 November 2025, organized by Mikrocentrum, OSV and Next Tech Food Factories, professionals...

What product inspection brings for you

20 November 2025

The demand for product inspection in the food industry is rising rapidly. That’s no surprise, as even a small error such as an incorrect label or a faulty seal can lead to a product recall. This results not only in signi...

Futureproof your organisation with data and AI

06 November 2025

Food companies are under increasing pressure: new regulations, sustainability demands, and complex processes require agile organisations. delaware demonstrates how the smart use of data and AI helps you gain better contr...

Superunie pushes for faster sharing of packaging data

31 October 2025

Superunie is sounding the alarm. The purchasing organisation wants private label manufacturers to enter their packaging data into GS1 PAC as soon as possible. The new tool from GS1 Nederland is meant to put an end to the...

Sustainability and technology drive growth in the food sector

21 October 2025

The Dutch food industry continues to grow, though in a different way than before. Sustainability, technology and changing consumer preferences are increasingly setting the pace. This is shown by Food market 2025: Growth ...

Online edition October 2025 | Smart Food Manufacturing

20 October 2025

“How can we increase our output, improve efficiency, and lower costs?” That question keeps many managers in food production up at night. What clever technologies are being developed? And are they just a...

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