FOODPROCESSING

ARIE regulation in the food industry: do you know the risks?

The ARIE regulation has been in force in the Netherlands since January 2023. Its purpose is to prevent major workplace accidents involving hazardous substances and protect employees’ safety. Employers bear most of the re..

Ultra-processed does not automatically mean unhealthy

02 February 2026

Ultra-processed foods are increasingly at the center of the public health debate. Nuance is rarely part of that conversation. Bread is also frequently cited as an example of a product that would be unhealthy. The Nederla...

The Butchery chooses the compact R 085 thermoforming machine

29 January 2026

The Butchery successfully packages a wide range of meat specialties from its own butcher shop for online sales. To do so, the company uses the compact R 085 thermoforming machine from MULTIVAC. Whether it’s steaks, ch...

WUR studies how yeast can continue producing longer

28 January 2026

Yeast has been a mainstay in food production for centuries, but it also has its limitations. During industrial processes, yeast cells often die prematurely. An international research project led by Wageningen University ...

Risk management more important for food companies

26 January 2026

Cyber threats, geopolitical tensions, and energy security are putting growing pressure on Dutch businesses. At the same time, companies are becoming slightly more resilient. This emerges from new research by RaboResearch...

Dutch food labels remain mandatory in the Netherlands

26 January 2026

The requirement to provide food information in Dutch remains in force. The cabinet makes this clear in a letter to Parliament concerning a motion adopted during the 2025 General Financial Debates. The motion was intended...

Service that never stops

15 January 2026

At MULTIVAC, you are never on your own. We provide professional support 24/7, both remotely and on-site. This takes worries off your plate and increases efficiency. Our partnership guarantees high-quality preventive and ...

'True innovation begins with connection'

08 January 2026

Last week, I was reminded once again why I enjoy my work so much. As program manager of the Food Tech Event, I have now spent more than three years at the heart of a world where technology, innovation, and food productio...

Most-read articles of 2025

07 January 2026

What captured the food industry’s attention most in 2025? Growth, expansion, automation and sustainability were recurring themes. From fish processing and butter production to packaging challenges, robotics and major fac...

Food industry keeps growing despite challenges

22 December 2025

The Dutch food industry continues to grow in 2025, even though companies are running into limitations. Supply chain issues and staff shortages are holding the sector back. ABN AMRO forecasts a volume increase of 1.5 perc...

Agility becomes critical for food producers

18 December 2025

Pressure on food manufacturers is not easing. Quite the opposite. Moving toward 2026, costs remain high, markets uncertain, and consumer demands continue to shift. According to international consulting and engineering fi...

EU simplifies rules for the food supply chain

17 December 2025

Less paperwork, faster procedures, while maintaining the same high safety standards. That is the aim of a new package of proposals from the European Commission for the food and feed sector. The rules will be structured m...

MHP chooses MULTIVAC’s robotic lines

16 December 2025

MHP has commissioned two advanced robotic lines from MULTIVAC. The systems enhance the efficiency, stability, and quality of the chicken fillet packaging process. As a subsidiary of the Ukrainian producer MHP, the Veenen...

Agricultural businesses have declined by 50% since 2000

10 December 2025

The agricultural sector as we know it is changing. While its economic foundation remains solid, the landscape around it is shifting rapidly. Farmers feel it every day, and so do companies in the food industry that rely o...

Pressure on the food industry slows growth in 2026

09 December 2025

The brakes are coming on. While the food industry still posts more than 3% growth in 2025, that upward line stalls next year. That happens because companies have been running into the same wall for quite some time: too l...

Blood plasma in meat: questions keep piling up

25 November 2025

The November 24 episode of the Keuringsdienst van Waarde caught many viewers off guard. Supermarket meat appears to contain blood plasma more often than expected. The label then lists it as “animal protein.” Legally, tha...