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Book presentation The Future of FOOD

In a setting that breathes innovation and future thinking, we proudly presented our book The Future of FOOD. Hosted by Koppert Cress, we gathered with our OSV network to not only hand over the first copy of the book, but..

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Strip cropping affects bread quality

06 May 2025

What if a simple slice of bread didn’t just taste good, but also supported biodiversity and contained fewer pesticides? Researchers at Wageningen University & Research studied how wheat from strip cropping is receive...

Synthetic food dyes don’t make food unhealthy

06 May 2025

Synthetic food dyes are once again under fire. In the US, the debate flared up after Minister Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that certain dyes would be phased out of food products. But no ban has been imposed. The FDA i...

LoopiX: fast and reliable pathogen detection

06 May 2025

Waiting for lab results while food safety is under pressure? LoopiX offers an innovative real-time solution for in-house pathogen detection, providing reliable results within 90 minutes. The food industry is constantl...

Spotlight on functional food safety

01 May 2025

Food supplements and functional foods continue to gain ground, both globally and across Europe. At the same time, concerns about their safety and reliability are growing. In late April, the FAO – the Food and Agriculture...

EU approves fermented rapeseed cake as a novel food

29 April 2025

A by-product that was previously off-limits for use in food is now finding its way onto the plate. FERM FOOD ApS is the first company in the EU to receive approval to use fermented rapeseed cake as a food ingredient. The...

RBK demonstrates real-time control over food safety

24 April 2025

The Food Tech Event on 14 and 15 May in ’s-Hertogenbosch once again serves as the national meeting point for professionals in the food industry. At stand 199, RBK Group will demonstrate how food producers can achieve max...

Resistant bacteria gaining ground in the food chain

22 April 2025

Bacteria resistant to carbapenem antibiotics are no longer confined to hospital settings. They are now also being found in animals and food products across Europe. This is highlighted in a new scientific opinion from EFS...

The Future of Food 2025

31 March 2025

Our food does much more than simply nourish us. How we produce, distribute, and consume it will shape the future of our planet, our culture, and our health. How exactly? You’ll find the answers in the more than 300-page ...

Organic in supermarkets: high ambitions, little action

28 March 2025

The ambitions of Dutch supermarkets regarding the sale of organic products are clear, yet in practice, product availability and promotional efforts are still falling short. While the Netherlands aims to expand organic fa...

Belgians raise record number of food safety concerns in 2024

25 March 2025

Belgium’s food safety agency FAVV received more consumer reports last year than ever before. In total, the Consumer Contact Point registered 5,222 complaints in 2024—an increase of 7% compared to 2023. That’s an average ...

Organic food growth stalls; five opportunities

24 March 2025

Organic is growing, but not fast enough. Supermarkets are making significant progress, while farmers, producers, and government are still defining their role in accelerating the transition. KPMG spoke with over thirty pl...

Food chain vulnerable to fungal toxins

12 March 2025

Rising temperatures are increasing exposure to harmful mycotoxins. This is stated in a briefing by the European Environment Agency (EEA). These toxins, produced by fungi on crops such as wheat and maize, pose a risk to b...

Electrify your business with thermal energy storage

11 March 2025

With ENERGYNEST, your company can store generated electricity, excess heat, or surplus steam and use it as heat at a later time—precisely when you need it. This tailored solution for the food industry ensures more effici...

Sustainable packaging: Challenges and opportunities

10 March 2025

Packaging needs to be more sustainable. Everyone agrees on that. But how? Companies must align their processes and products with evolving regulations, including the new Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). ...

Renovation gives Slagerij Visser a positive boost

10 March 2025

After 30 years, the workspace of Slagerij Visser was due for an update. During the renovation, butcher Thieme Visser deliberately opted for an open and obstacle-free space: "Much tidier and, above all, easier to clean. O...