Digitization

Digitalization and AI are transforming the egg sector

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..

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...

AI in the food industry: smarter production

01 September 2026

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...

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...

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...

Digital Twin + AI for Optimal Production Planning

27 May 2026

Creating an optimal and robust production plan is becoming increasingly complex. With a digital twin combined with AI, you can make that complexity manageable—and even turn it into an advantage. This is the central theme...

VR changes consumers view on bread

26 May 2026

Food and consumer research often takes place in a laboratory. That setting barely resembles the places where consumers buy food or sample products. As a result, it remains difficult to measure the role context plays in f...

De Waal Vers chooses DNA Services as IT partner

12 May 2026

Growth creates opportunities, but it also puts extra pressure on processes and systems. De Waal Vers from Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht knows that better than most. Over the past few years, the fresh food wholesaler has continued ...

Tony’s Chocolonely reduces labeling errors

11 May 2026

Labeling errors, dependence on servers, and manual work on the production line; for Tony’s Chocolonely, these bottlenecks were holding back growth. By moving the labeling process to the cloud, the company gained stabilit...

Production requires more than ‘standalone’ technology

09 April 2026

Production processes in the food industry are becoming increasingly complex and more tightly interconnected. This calls not for isolated solutions, but for clarity, cohesion, and a partner that approaches technology in a...

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...

Efficient inline quality control with Flanders Make