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Biscuit International: making logistics a piece of cake

Even a delicious cookie has smart logistics behind it. At its Broek op Langedijk facility, multinational Biscuit International operates its own transport fleet. Specialized software keeps transport planning under control..

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Online edition October 2026 | Smart Food Manufacturing and Personnel

19 October 2026

We’re automating all sorts of tasks in the food industry. Robots take mind-numbing work off our hands, and machines talk to each other. AI takes things a step further. It makes processes faster, ...

Column Judith Witte: Hallucinating

19 October 2026

Food production in factories isn’t the only thing getting ‘smarter’. On a smaller scale, our homes and kitchens are gradually becoming thoroughly digital environments too, with ever-smarter appliances. I say ‘our’, bu...

Cybersecurity: a prerequisite for continuing to do business

19 October 2026

The new Dutch Cybersecurity Act imposes demanding digital security requirements for organizations in the Netherlands that provide essential or important services. More than 8,100 companies fall within the scope of the la...

Picnic saves 35% with smart refrigeration technology

19 October 2026

When a refrigeration system fails at an online supermarket, it is more than a technical problem. Products go to waste, and customers do not receive their groceries. That is why Picnic and RBK Group aim to prevent breakdo...

Manon Houben: the smartest factory needs people

19 October 2026

“How do we make sure we have enough people to keep doing the work in the food industry well in the future?” Technology seems to be the answer to this frequently asked question. And it’s true: AI, robots, and smart data s...

Vice Versa ‘got’ a blank canvas for its new facility

19 October 2026

A fierce fire reduced Vice Versa’s frozen storage facility to ashes in 2024. It was a devastating experience, but a close-knit team and solid insurance coverage kept the business going. This made a new frozen storage fac...

Column Pieter Vos: Human

19 October 2026

Busy, busy, busy. Still so much to do, and so little time to put that presentation together or come up with an innovation. How do you get it done quickly? The answer: ask AI! A clever chatbot takes you by the hand, and y...

Column Saskia Stender: Is your back door open?

19 October 2026

We do a lot of automating in the food industry. Robots take over the mind-numbing work, and machines talk to each other. AI takes it a step further. It makes processes faster, smarter, and often more efficient. But th...

AI in the food supply chain: consumers cautiously optimistic

07 October 2026

Consumers are cautiously optimistic about AI in the Dutch food supply chain. On average, they expect the technology’s benefits to outweigh its risks. They trust business owners more than AI. They want business owners to ...

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

01 October 2026

The first requirements under the EU’s new packaging legislation (PPWR) have been in effect since August 12. This makes detailed, verifiable packaging data increasingly important. Do you work with multiple types of pac...

New ISO 9001:2026 quality management standard published

24 September 2026

After more than a decade, ISO 9001 has a new edition. The standard for quality management systems now reflects an evolving business environment. Certified food companies also have three years to transition. The familiar ...

Podcast AI in food: from technology to returns

16 September 2026

Staff shortages, rising costs and tighter margins demand smarter processes. AI offers opportunities, but where should food producers start? In ING Sector Inzichten, Samantha, Sector Banker Food, talks with Patrick from R...

Industrial bakeries seek room for growth

15 September 2026

Bread remains an important staple within the Dutch diet. Wholemeal, spelt and sourdough varieties retain a particularly healthy image. At the same time, industrial bakeries face significant economic and operationa...

Find the synergy: robotize and digitize

10 September 2026

Production processes in the food industry are becoming increasingly complex. Companies are therefore no longer looking for standalone technology, but for a partner that automates, integrates, and takes responsibility for...

Digitalization and AI are transforming the egg sector

08 September 2026

A poultry house full of sensors does not automatically lead to better decisions. Data must also come together at the right time. According to RaboResearch, this is the egg sector’s next step. The focus is not on more sta...