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A sustainable and resilient food system

The food industry is transforming due to climate change, technology, and AI. Sustainability and innovation are essential for the industry's future. Companies must adapt to stay ahead. The food and beverage industry is..

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Food prices soar: growing criticism of government policy

17 April 2025

An increasing number of Dutch citizens believe that politics is falling short in keeping food affordable. A survey conducted by Motivaction on behalf of Foodwatch shows that 77% of respondents feel the government is doin...

Staff shortages continue to weigh on food industry

17 April 2025

The Dutch food industry has been hitting a solid wall for years: a shortage of people. Despite rising wages and significant investments in automation, the lack of staff continues to be the main brake on growth. ING Resea...

Experts share smart food production solutions

16 April 2025

Which technological developments are gaining traction in the food industry? What are the challenges in implementing them? And what do companies offer to overcome these challenges? The Food Tech Event brings it all togeth...

Lekker Lupine finds partner in Van der Westen

16 April 2025

Lekker Lupine has entered into a partnership with Van der Westen organic family bakery. The bakery will start working with organic lupin flour sourced from Dutch soil, with potential expansion to other products. This col...

BENEO opens facility for fava bean processing

16 April 2025

With the opening of a new facility in Obrigheim, BENEO strengthens its position in the market for plant-based ingredients. At the German site, locally grown fava beans are processed into high-quality raw materials for bo...

Nepluvi sees opportunities for poultry exports to China

16 April 2025

The European poultry sector sees real opportunities in China, now that the country has imposed import tariffs on chicken from the United States. Gert-Jan Oplaat, chairman of both NEPLUVI and the European trade associatio...

Book presentation The Future of FOOD

15 April 2025

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...

Think connected with MULTIVAC and TVI at IFFA 2025

15 April 2025

Connected thinking makes production more efficient and transparent. MULTIVAC and TVI are combining their technologies to reduce costs, labour, and complexity. Their solutions integrate seamlessly into both small-scale an...

The Future of FOOD at the Food Tech Event

14 April 2025

What will we be eating tomorrow—and the day after? The answer is less obvious than ever. The way food is produced is shifting faster than a chef can adjust their mise en place. Farmers, horticulturists, fishers, seed dev...

Online edition April 2025 | Personnel developments

14 April 2025

Like many companies in the food industry, Van Loon Group experiences a regular rhythm of quiet periods followed by production peaks. Finding the right people for the job is becoming more and more of a c...

Column Judith Witte: Chasing dreams

14 April 2025

When I grow up, I want to be… “a firefighter, a detective, a top footballer,” the boys would say. “A doctor, a flight attendant, a teacher,” the girls would reply. “A writer,” I dreamed, eight years old at the time. D...

Paul van Liempt: Blue-Collar Bonanza

14 April 2025

A few years ago, the outlook for skilled workers was bleak. But in 2025, things couldn’t be more different. The working class is sitting on a goldmine, says writer and journalist Paul van Liempt. This shift inspired him ...

Automation or not: people remain essential

14 April 2025

Van Loon Group is a food company specialising in meat and convenience products such as soups, sauces and ready meals. Like many companies in the food industry, they deal with alternating quiet and peak periods in product...

GEA makes the sauces market more sustainable

14 April 2025

GEA is steadily building its presence in the food industry across the Benelux, with a particular focus on sauces. It's an important next step for the specialist in the liquid food sector. Pumps, valves, and homogenizers ...

SVO helps food companies with targeted training

14 April 2025

Attracting new employees is a challenge. Part of the solution lies in strategic employee development. Training boosts motivation, strengthens employee engagement, and improves business performance. That’s why SVO vakople...