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Tradefairs in food

The food industry is bustling with activity once again, as numerous trade shows and events are scheduled to take place. Among the recent trends, a subtle shift has been noticed: some annual trade shows are transitioning ..

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Veggies First aims to put vegetables first

Veggies First aims to put vegetables first

04 July 2025

The interna­tional movement Veggies First was recently launched in the Netherlands. Its goal is to make vegetables a natural, visible, and appealing part of everyday life. The initiative focuses on Generation Z and younge...

Food waste levels flatten as supermarkets shift focus

Food waste levels flatten as supermar­kets shift focus

03 July 2025

After years of steady decline, food waste in supermar­kets has stabilised for the first time. Compared to 2018, the amount of food wasted has dropped by a consistent 33%, keeping the retail sector in the lead when it come...

Custom machinery – Tailored machines for every challenge

Custom machinery – Tailored machines for every challenge

03 July 2025

From automated palletizing of boxes to denesting (automat­i­cally separating) your product and building complete packaging lines: at VIA Techniek, we can build any machine. Whether you're aiming to reduce labor costs, incr...

Always in control of your production with myMULTIVAC

Always in control of your production with myMULTIVAC

03 July 2025

With myMULTIVAC, you can manage your production lines anytime, anywhere—and get instant insight into all your spare parts orders. Our goal? To take as much work off your hands as possible, so you can focus on what really...

Food exports to Germany: big market, high expectations

Food exports to Germany: big market, high expectations

02 July 2025

For Dutch food companies looking to grow, Germany is a logical next step. With 84 million inhabitants, the country holds plenty of potential. Sometimes, landing a listing with a single supermarket chain can already gener...

Wiersma: Food is the foundation of everything

Wiersma: Food is the foundation of everything

02 July 2025

A crate filled with Dutch products was presented to Minister of Agricul­ture Femke Wiersma as a welcome gift during the third edition of NLvoedt, held on 1 July at Nieuwspoort. The event marked the end of the political se...

What do you really need to know about the EUDR?

What do you really need to know about the EUDR?

01 July 2025

The European Deforesta­tion Regulation (EUDR) calls for a new approach in the food supply chain. Not just producers, but every link leading to the European market will soon need to demonstrably meet strict due diligence r...

Save up to 60 cents per kilo of plastic: here’s how

Save up to 60 cents per kilo of plastic: here’s how

30 June 2025

Verpact has launched a free e-learning course for producers and importers looking to make their plastic packaging more sustain­able. In just 25 minutes, partici­pants learn how to apply for a discount on easily recyclable ...

Consumers want to eat healthy, but face key barriers

Consumers want to eat healthy, but face key barriers

30 June 2025

Healthy eating ranks high on the list for many Dutch consumers. Still, lasting changes in behaviour remain elusive. Research by Panelwizard, commissioned by ABN AMRO, shows that people face several obstacles. Price, conv...

Information Sheet 85 becomes the Handbook on Food Microbiology

Informa­tion Sheet 85 becomes the Handbook on Food Microbi­ology

27 June 2025

The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has published the Handbook on Food Microbi­ology, which replaces Informatieblad 85. The handbook is intended for businesses involved in the production, pro...

Pilot on slaughter speed continues despite objections

Pilot on slaughter speed continues despite objections

27 June 2025

Despite repeated calls from the House of Represen­ta­tives to block any increase in slaughter speeds, State Secretary Rummenie is moving forward with an ongoing pilot. The aim is to assess whether the NVWA’s testing framew...

Young talent shaping a future-proof food system

Young talent shaping a future-proof food system

27 June 2025

Students from Inholland and Vonk presented their innovative food concepts during the recent FICA Summer Event in Delft. The annual gathering brought together bachelor and vocational students, researchers and food profess...

Parliament calls for swift end to CO₂ tax on industry

Parliament calls for swift end to CO₂ tax on industry

26 June 2025

The Dutch House of Represen­ta­tives wants to abolish the national CO₂ tax on industry. According to a motion that has been adopted, the measure creates an uneven playing field across Europe and lacks the necessary conditi...

Holie’s Sugar-Score exposes hidden sugars

Holie’s Sugar-Score exposes hidden sugars

26 June 2025

What looks like a healthy start often turns out to be a sugar-loaded disguise. On 25 June, cereal brand Holie’s introduced a new tool that cuts through misleading claims: the Sugar-Score. It gives consumers a clear pictu...

Supply chain sustainability calls for collaboration, not competition

Supply chain sustain­ability calls for collabo­ra­tion, not competi­tion

26 June 2025

While industrial bakeries across Europe are joining forces to source more sustain­able ingredi­ents such as low-carbon wheat, coordina­tion remains lacking in the Netherlands. As a result, the Dutch food industry is falling...

Food industry shows growth, but supply chains remain fragile

Food industry shows growth, but supply chains remain fragile

26 June 2025

Volume growth is returning to the food industry, but interna­tional develop­ments are causing turbulence. Supply chains remain fragile due to import tariffs, disruptions in maritime shipping, and fluctua­tions in commodity ...

BuRO: Stricter rules needed for cultivated meat tastings

BuRO: Stricter rules needed for cultivated meat tastings

25 June 2025

Kweekvlees proeven klinkt als toekomst­mu­ziek, maar de praktijk is al begonnen. Toch blijkt de veiligheid bij deze proeverijen nog niet goed geregeld. Dat stelt BuRO, het bureau voor Risicobe­oor­de­ling & onderzoek, in ...

Enzymit and NIZO scale up enzyme production

Enzymit and NIZO scale up enzyme production

25 June 2025

A step forward for those aiming to produce enzymes in a sustain­able and efficient way. NIZO and Enzymit have success­fully enabled the large-scale production of novel enzymes—without using living cells. This technology of...

Upcycling map charts global food side streams

Upcycling map charts global food side streams

24 June 2025

Food industry companies can now connect more easily in their search for upcycling partners. On Interna­tional Upcycling Day, the Global Food Upcycling Map was launched — a digital tool designed to give collabo­ra­tion in th...

Crickets on the shelf: KRIKET launches in the Netherlands

Crickets on the shelf: KRIKET launches in the Netherlands

24 June 2025

The Belgian company KRIKET is bringing its cricket-based products to the Netherlands. Its muesli bars, protein bars and granolas, all made with cricket powder, are now available at Holland & Barrett and Bever. The in...

More than simply applying a sticker

More than simply applying a sticker

24 June 2025

Labeling a product is more than just applying a sticker. There are many factors to consider when choosing the right labeling system. Determining the right criteria in advance prevents the labeling system from becoming a ...

Merick Schoute: 'It’s all about creating awareness'

Merick Schoute: 'It’s all about creating awareness'

23 June 2025

At the end of our interview with Vakblad Voedingsin­dus­trie, Merick Schoute from Holie’s humbly says they were ‘lucky to break through.’ But that couldn’t be further from the truth: a creative mindset, smart strategy, a s...

Online edition: Refrigeration & Freezing | Construction & Renovation

Online edition: Refriger­a­tion & Freezing | Construc­tion & Renovation

23 June 2025

“They got ridiculously lucky,” says Merick Schoute from Holie’s at the end of the interview with Vakblad Voedingsin­dus­trie. But that couldn’t be further from the truth: a creative mindset, sharp strat...

Column Judith Witte: Heat stress

Column Judith Witte: Heat stress

23 June 2025

With all the heated debates surrounding the fall of our government, you’d almost miss the other news: the Netherlands now has a Heat Plan! According to KNMI and RIVM, we're in for some tough times. The number of tropical...

Monitoring Tool IN-SITE CIP optimizes CIP Processes

Monitoring Tool IN-SITE CIP optimizes CIP Processes

23 June 2025

Why consume more than necessary? Christeyns presents IN-SITE CIP, a smart monitoring solution designed to optimize CIP processes. The IN-SITE CIP software integrates seamlessly with existing PLC systems and collects, ana...

Michael Lewis Company tackles energy challenge

Michael Lewis Company tackles energy challenge

23 June 2025

Grid congestion can limit opportu­ni­ties for growth. And yet, logistics service provider Michael Lewis Company managed to more than double its freezer capacity, while using less energy than before. The secret? Greater eff...

Yme Kuiper renovates with confidence

Yme Kuiper renovates with confidence

23 June 2025

Yme Kuiper, based in Heerenveen, has been part of the food industry for 166 years. This family business, special­izing in dried fruits, nuts, and seeds, continues to grow alongside the market, its customers, and evolving ...

Build for the future with a scalable ERP solution

Build for the future with a scalable ERP solution

23 June 2025

From Belgian baking tradition to a global favourite: for nearly 50 years, Poppies Bakeries has been delighting people with cakes and cookies. With 13 bakeries across Europe and the US and over 1,300 employees, this baker...

Food Matters Live comes to Rotterdam

Food Matters Live comes to Rotterdam

23 June 2025

For the first time in its history, the highly successful UK and Ireland-based event ‘Food Matters Live’ will set foot on the European mainland — and it’s chosen no less than the Netherlands: a global frontrunner in food ...

Van der Lee expands freezing capacity

Van der Lee expands freezing capacity

23 June 2025

While many fish companies in Urk are heading one way (towards salmon), Van der Lee Seafish prefers to go in the other direction (value-added products). A choice that has paid off well. With substan­tial growth in recent y...

In Good Company with Aptean

In Good Company with Aptean

23 June 2025

Aptean connects experts and businesses in the food and beverage industry to collectively build more efficient processes, intelli­gent technology, and sustain­able growth. See how your company can adapt and thrive. Trans...

The power of temperature in shelf life

The power of tempera­ture in shelf life

23 June 2025

With summer tempera­tures increas­ingly reaching extreme highs, we’re being confronted with a simple truth: tempera­ture is a key factor in the shelf life of food. Even minor tempera­ture fluctua­tions can have a major impact...

Recalls due to metal or plastic? Microscopy offers a solution

Recalls due to metal or plastic? Microscopy offers a solution

23 June 2025

Foreign particles in food remain a sensitive issue—e­spe­cially when it involves metal or plastic. These types of findings can quickly lead to recalls, headaches, and reputational damage. Getting clarity fast is essential....

Meat processor Wellink's facility feels brand new again

Meat processor Wellink's facility feels brand new again

23 June 2025

F. Wellink Lekkerkerk BV is one of the largest pork processors in Europe. The company was founded in 1979 and is based in Lekkerkerk. After so many years, the inevitable question arises: renovate or relocate? The company...

Column Pieter Vos: Once upon a time...

Column Pieter Vos: Once upon a time...

23 June 2025

...there was this charming little company where everything was running smoothly. It started with just five people, then grew to ten, and eventually to a team of forty. Still, something feels off. The sense of ‘flow’ on t...

The right laser for every material: from plastic to glass

The right laser for every material: from plastic to glass

23 June 2025

Struggling to code quickly and accurately in your production process? Mundi Technology now offers Foba laser coding systems known for their precision and reliability. These laser systems are a perfect match for a wide ra...

Craftsmanship meets innovation: Cérélia expands

Craftsman­ship meets innovation: Cérélia expands

23 June 2025

Finding the entrance to Cérélia’s building on Baanhoek in Sliedrecht takes a bit of searching due to the renovation, but the smell of freshly baked pancakes points you in the right direction. The producer of, among other...

Cooling and freezing: Cost burden or opportunity to save?

Cooling and freezing: Cost burden or opportu­nity to save?

23 June 2025

Building a new production hall or upgrading an existing cold storage facility - sooner or later, every food producer faces that decision. And it comes with a number of challenges: strict food safety regulations and sky-h...

Lubricating at -40 °C? This keeps your equipment running

Lubricating at -40 °C? This keeps your equipment running

23 June 2025

In chilled and frozen environ­ments within the food industry, machinery is exposed to tempera­tures where standard lubricants fall short. Bearings, chains, and other moving parts must continue operating even at -40 °C or b...

No new building, but new standards for De Jong

No new building, but new standards for De Jong

23 June 2025

Koos de Jong, owner of Visgroothandel De Jong, found himself at a crossroads: invest in a brand-new facility or renovate the existing main site? For now, he chose the latter. With freshly installed walls, sealed with inn...

Jesus walked on water. (And so can you!)

Jesus walked on water. (And so can you!)

23 June 2025

Take 45 grams of starch powder and mix in 25 ml of water to create a gooey paste. This sludgy substance is also known as “Oobleck.” You’ll notice: the starch doesn’t dissolve, it forms a suspension. We call this a “dilat...

From field to freezer: smart blanching

From field to freezer: smart blanching

23 June 2025

Frozen vegetables have become a staple in our kitchens. They’re convenient, have a long shelf life, and often still taste surpris­ingly fresh. But behind that handy bag of frozen green beans lies a complex production proc...

Efficiënt koelen begint bij de juiste deur

Efficiënt koelen begint bij de juiste deur

23 June 2025

Afdruipend condens op producten, ijsvorming op deuren en vochtige verpakkingen behoren tot het verleden dankzij de hoogwaar­dige deuroplos­singen van DenDoor. Met diepgaande expertise in gecondi­ti­o­neerde ruimtes wordt elke...

Column Saskia Stender: Chips in classy disguise

Column Saskia Stender: Chips in classy disguise

23 June 2025

The new Doritos packaging looks like someone at PepsiCo had a great idea on paper, but forgot to visit an actual supermarket. The chips now come in a cardboard box with a lid - neat, sustain­able, responsible. At first gl...

Sales of snack vegetables continue to rise

Sales of snack vegetables continue to rise

23 June 2025

Healthy snacking is steadily gaining ground. In 2024, sales of snack-sized vegetables, tomatoes, cucumbers and bell peppers, rose by 16 percent in the Netherlands, according to figures from Groenten­Fruit Huis based on Ci...