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Online edition April 2026 | Cooling and Freezing

There are many changes taking place in the cooling and freezing industry. Which trends are visible, and what are the most pressing issues in this sector where everything revolves around cold—colder—cold..

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Hot issues in the cooling and freezing sector

07 April 2026

There are many changes taking place in the cooling and freezing industry. Which trends are visible, and what are the most pressing issues in this sector where everything revolves around cold—colder—coldest? We discuss th...

Column Judith Witte: That shuts the door

07 April 2026

They’re in the kitchen, deep in conversation about some video game. My son, 19, is leaning against the counter, eating steaming pasta from a bowl. My daughter, 22, is meanwhile peering into the fridge. The contents are s...

Renovation strengthens production and logistics at Van der Zee

07 April 2026

Artisanal butcher Van der Zee is ready for further expansion. The company serves the institutional market and is known as the butcher for Hanos. The production sites in Emmen and Twello have been renovated and expanded. ...

Phase-out of F-gases forces food sector to act

07 April 2026

Cooling and freezing are essential in the production, storage, and transport of food products. The use of synthetic refrigerants has been gradually reduced under European legislation since 2015. That phase-out has now ac...

Frukar brings quality and sustainability into balance

07 April 2026

It’s a familiar challenge for many food professionals: combining quality assurance with sustainability goals. How do you save energy without compromising on quality? Frukar, an importer of fruits and vegetables, found th...

IJsbrand Velzeboer: Enzymes: hidden flavour killers

07 April 2026

Freezing temperatures can ensure a long shelf life. And by long, I really do mean long. Just think of the Italian ice mummy Ötzi, who died more than five thousand years ago and wasn’t discovered until 1991. Dry condition...

Column Saskia Stender: It can freeze, it can thaw

07 April 2026

In production companies and cold storage and freezing facilities, everything revolves around temperature. Every degree counts. And that’s exactly where a major opportunity lies. I notice it in the conversations I have: t...

Food Tech Event 2026 – the one-stop trade fair for the food industry

07 April 2026

On 20 and 21 May 2026, the 3rd edition of Food Tech Event will take place: the one-stop-shop trade fair for food production and processing. For two full days, the Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertogenbosch will focus on innovatio...

Tempering cells for chocolate 'stroopwafels'

07 April 2026

Coolworld developed two custom-made tempering cells that allow the entire process to be accurately controlled. The stroopwafels are brought in at +18 °C and then gradually heated to +27 °C in a controlled manner. This te...

Kelvinbox: cold chain solutions for the food sector

07 April 2026

In today’s food chain, temperature control plays a crucial role. Whether it involves developing new food products, testing ingredients or distributing frozen goods, quality and food safety depend on a reliable temperatur...

Smarter and safer production with Equans

07 April 2026

Pressure on food producers is increasing. Energy-intensive processes must become more sustainable, installations need to perform more reliably, and digitalisation is demanding new ways of working. At the same time, compl...

Unica acquires Nijmeijer and Schoonebeek

30 March 2026

Unica is expanding its network with two technical specialists. Nijmeijer Koeltechniek and Schoonebeek Klimaattechniek are joining the group. This strengthens Unica’s position in cooling and climate technology, including ...

NewCold opens innovation hub and off-grid frozen warehouse

16 October 2025

NewCold, the world’s third-largest player in temperature-controlled food logistics, marked a double milestone on October 15, 2025. King Willem-Alexander officially opened the company’s new Global Innovation and Support C...

Online edition september 2025 | (New) Proteins

15 September 2025

The demand for alternative proteins is high—and still growing. They're sought after as substitutes for costly animal proteins and as key ingredients in high-protein products. Protei...

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...