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

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..

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Food industry accelerates automation due to labor shortages

21 October 2024

The persistent labor shortage is pushing the Dutch food industry to accelerate investments in automation. This technological advancement is necessary to boost productivity and strengthen their competitive position. "Acce...

NVWA tightens meat sector supervision from 2025

21 October 2024

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) is working hard to improve its supervision and ensure the organisation is future-proof. Thanks to additional financial resources provided by the Rutte IV cabine...

Production facility with office for sale in Enschede

21 October 2024

Now available: Commercial building in Enschede with office and recently renovated production facility meeting IFS standards. Located in the "Marssteden" business park, close to the A1. Ideal for growing businesses. ...

Tetra Pak, Recon Polymers, and AVK Plastics strengthen collaboration

21 October 2024

Tetra Pak, Recon Polymers, and AVK Plastics have joined forces to take beverage carton recycling to the next level. By expanding their partnership, the three companies are strengthening the circular economy in the packag...

Bakery sector reduces bread waste by 40% in 2023

18 October 2024

The Dutch Bakery Association (NVB), together with Wageningen University & Research, has presented the results of the 2023 monitor on bread and pastry waste. The report reveals a significant decrease in the return flo...

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...

Bakery chain works on strategic vision for 2040

17 October 2024

The Dutch bakery sector is on the brink of significant changes. According to Frank Janssen, interim director of the Nederlands Bakkerij Centrum (NBC), the industry will face major challenges by 2040, including environmen...

AI “Next Level” in Food and Retail

17 October 2024

Are you a CEO or decision-maker in a food production company? Join us on November 7th for the annual Retail meets Foodindustrie event by Foodindustrie Experts, where top speakers and trendwatchers will guide you into the...

Bonduelle donates thousands of beans to food banks

16 October 2024

During the Week of the Food Bank, Bonduelle Nederland is taking action to address food insecurity. The company is donating thousands of cans of edamame beans to food banks across the country, providing vulnerable househo...

Many Dutch people continue to eat meat

16 October 2024

The National Meat Survey 2024, conducted by Zest Marketing on behalf of Nederland Vleesland, provides insights into the opinions and perceptions of the Dutch population regarding the meat sector, meat consumption, sustai...

Albron expands in foodservice by acquiring Hutten

15 October 2024

Albron aims to further strengthen its position in the food service industry through the acquisition of Hutten B.V.. For owner Bob Hutten, Albron was a natural choice: “I was looking for an organization that could meaning...

More whole grains in ready made meals

15 October 2024

The number of ready meals containing whole grains has more than doubled over the past year, according to research by the Consumentenbond. Supermarket own brands, particularly Lidl, are making significant progress, while ...

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...

Column Judith Witte: Bite meter

14 October 2024

Bzziep-bzziep goes my watch. I glance at the screen. The number 10,000 lights up. You're probably already connecting the dots. (Yes, it’s the pedometer.) My watch is super smart. It knows how many meters of elevation ...