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Innovation is key to growth in the food sector

The Dutch food industry is facing significant pressure. Rising costs, a tight labour market, and high inflation present ongoing challenges for businesses. Despite these hurdles, there are positive signs, such as an incre..

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Mustard plants as a sustainable source for nickel extraction

14 November 2024

An international research team, including scientists from Wageningen University & Research (WUR), is exploring the potential of extracting nickel from plants. This unique project, funded by a grant of 1.35 million eu...

Innovative steam solutions for current challenges

07 November 2024

The food industry faces significant challenges. Companies aim to enhance their production processes but are often hindered by external issues. On one hand, fully electrifying steam boilers is not always feasible due to l...

Cultured meat: How to persuade the consumer

05 November 2024

Cultured meat is increasingly gaining the attention of researchers, policymakers, and the food industry. It has the potential to provide substantial protein supplies with a significantly smaller environmental footprint c...

Tailored knowledge: Understanding Sustainability

29 October 2024

You know sustainability is essential, but how can you be sure your business is making the best choices? To support this, WUR developed the ACE tool, which measures the impact of your current situation as well as potentia...

Water scarcity demands innovation in the food industry

25 October 2024

Water is an essential resource for the industry but is becoming scarcer than ever. With mounting pressure on water supplies, it is clear that companies in the food industry must be prepared for new challenges in water ma...

Nutreco opens innovative cell feed production facility

25 October 2024

On October 23, 2024, a significant milestone in the protein transition was reached in Boxmeer. Nutreco welcomed more than fifty industry representatives for the official opening of the world’s first dedicated food-grade ...

New Ant-nose sensor swiftly prevents food spoilage

22 October 2024

A new development in the world of sensors, the Ant-nose, offers exciting possibilities for the food industry. This electronic nose operates using a single antenna and relies on graphene oxide to detect volatile organic c...

The Echte family introduces cheesespread with protein

17 October 2024

The Echte family, known for its butter and spreadable cheese, has expanded with a powerful new product: Echte Smeerkaas with protein. With reduced salt, lower fat, and an extra dose of added protein, this spreadable chee...

Foodvalley: €2 million in subsidies for SMEs in agrifood

17 October 2024

SMEs in the agrifood sector can now benefit from a new voucher program offered by Foodvalley, running until 2026. This program provides financial support to businesses aiming to develop and scale up innovative products a...

Online edition October 2024: Smart Food Manufacturing

14 October 2024

Read insights from the roundtable discussion with six experts on the opportunities and challenges of smart food manufacturing. Trendwatcher Adjiedj Bakas shares his unique perspective on how we perceive...

Adjiedj Bakas: 'Our view on food is far too problematic'

14 October 2024

The food industry is dynamic and a sector that is full of developments and trends. What trends can we expect in the near future? We spoke to one of the Netherlands' most renowned trendwatchers: Adjiedj Bakas. For over...

Smart Industry Assessment at Bieze Food Group

14 October 2024

Bieze Food Group is the first company in the food industry to use the Smart Industry Assessment. IT Director Evert Nijkamp was closely involved in the process and shares his experiences. The company was guided by Sina Sa...

No guts, no glory: Investing in sensor technology

14 October 2024

Food producers and processors face significant challenges. The use of smart sensor technology in food processing offers part of the solution. The complexity and high variability of food products and processing are the ma...

Food Matters Live expands to Rotterdam

02 October 2024

Food Matters Live is preparing for its first event on the European mainland, and Rotterdam has been chosen as the host city. With over ten years of experience in organising events focused on food ingredient innovation an...

Vertical farming efficient with dynamic environmental control

30 September 2024

Vertical farming, where crops are grown in layers, offers opportunities to produce food closer to consumers. With controlled environments, crops can even grow in extreme locations, such as deserts. However, this techniqu...