Digitization

2025 Trend Report for the Food and Beverage Industry

2025 promises to be a transformative year for the food and beverage sector. Strengthen your business strategy and gain a lasting competitive edge with this practical guide to the industry’s most significant challenges an..

How automation drives growth in the food & beverage industry

23 September 2024

Are obstacles putting pressure on your profitability and business operations? This eBook provides insights into what automation is, how successful companies are leveraging it, and the benefits it can offer. Automation...

The added value of using robots

17 September 2024

Attracting new production staff and retaining current employees is becoming increasingly difficult. In some cases, the latter is simply not feasible. Employees retire, become chronically ill, or relocate. If they resign ...

FF Chemicals selects DNA Services as new IT partner

09 September 2024

FF Chemicals, a family-owned company based in Werkendam, specializing in the production of organic acids and salts for the food and feed industries, has chosen DNA Services as their new IT partner after a thorough select...

'Mijn Cyberweerbare Zaak' Grant Reopens for SMEs

02 September 2024

On September 2 2024, the subsidy scheme ‘Mijn Cyberweerbare Zaak’ will reopen. Micro and small businesses can once again apply for a subsidy to purchase and implement essential cybersecurity measures. This year,...

Vision report | Digital and sustainable transformation

30 August 2024

How advanced are Food & Beverage companies in their digital transformation concerning sustainability? In this report, we discuss the progress and challenges of this transformation with 8 professionals. The Food &a...

Albert Heijn launches lifestyle check for healthier choices

19 August 2024

Next week, Albert Heijn will introduce the AH Leefstijlcheck, a new tool designed to help customers improve their lifestyle. After completing a short questionnaire, users receive a personalized lifestyle score, offering ...

The 10 best-read news items July 2024

08 August 2024

In July 2024, food industry news revolved mostly around sustainability and technological innovations. From AI and robotics innovating production processes to companies working together to reduce water use and capture new...

Aging workforce drives food industry to innovative solutions

08 August 2024

The food industry is grappling with an aging workforce and a significant outflow of older employees. With 27% of the workforce over the age of 55, many of these workers are retiring earlier than the average in other indu...

AI in food with Royal Smilde and Westfort

09 July 2024

AI offers unprecedented opportunities for efficiency and productivity in the food industry. By combining machine learning and advanced data analysis, companies can make more accurate decisions. This helps the food indust...

Digitization brings Van Dijk Bakery up to speed

18 June 2024

Van Dijk Bakery, a prominent family-owned business from Zwartsluis, Overijssel, has secured a strong position in the European private label confectionery market since 1931. The company, now led by the fourth generation, ...

Online edition June 2024: Construnction | Cooling and freezing

17 June 2024

Once you decide to start a construction or renovation project, questions arise. What materials will you choose? Are they sustainable? What does that mean for fire safety? Where will you get your power f...

A future-fit digital food paradise

17 June 2024

Climate change is leading to uncertainties in crop yields and challenges in the logistics chain, while the global population is growing and the demand for food is increasing. Greater efficiency and the prevention of wast...

Transparency in CO2 footprint of meat products at Van Loon Group

28 May 2024

Van Loon Group is taking a significant step towards sustainability by making the CO2 footprint of its meat chains fully transparent. Using blockchain technology and the CO2 footprint calculator from ImpactBuying, the com...

'Technology feeds the future of food industry'

11 April 2024

Digital developments are rapid and bring efficiency. But what technological innovations do food companies need to confidently face the future? How do they know which solution fits their company best and can also ensure p...

Innovation in chocolate decoration at Mona Lisa Studio

08 April 2024

At the Belgian company Mona Lisa Studio, a subsidiary of Barry Callebaut, a wide variety of chocolate decorations are sent out daily. While the company provides custom-made products, there was an internal need for standa...