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Labor shortages push food industry towards robotics

Food manufacturers are heavily investing in robotics to address labor shortages. Robots can make production processes more efficient and improve working conditions, but their implementation is not straightforward. Raboba..

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Campaign aims to make eggplants more appealing

22 May 2024

The 'Lekker Eigenwijs' campaign seeks to put more eggplants on Dutch dinner tables. Recent research shows that consumers lack knowledge about how to prepare eggplants. This fruit vegetable is not top of mind for many. On...

Unique billboard plants flowers for bees

22 May 2024

Bonduelle introduces a unique billboard in Eindhoven. This billboard, made entirely of soil, features a poster embedded with flower seeds. When it rains, these seeds will sprout and grow into flowers, raising awareness f...

Dutch growers focus on locally grown chickpeas

21 May 2024

A breakthrough in Dutch agriculture: for the first time, chickpeas are being grown on a large scale in the Netherlands. This week, growers in various regions including Groningen, Limburg, and Flevoland have started plant...

5 benefits of steam boiler rental for food producers

21 May 2024

Efficient and reliable assets are essential in the food industry for smooth and successful production. For food producers, renting steam boilers offers several advantages that enhance their operational flexibility. Here ...

Broad sugar tax on food feasible and tenable

17 May 2024

A recent report by Ecorys, commissioned by the Ministries of Finance and Health, shows that a broad sugar tax on food is not only feasible but also offers significant health benefits. The study indicates that this tax pr...

DNA Services acquires Weegbaas

17 May 2024

DNA Services from Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht has recently acquired Weegbaas from Veenendaal. This announcement was made on 16 May, the second day of Food Tech Event 2024. With this acquisition, DNA secures a majority stake in W...

26 food companies in Gelderland join forces

16 May 2024

Twenty-six food production companies in Gelderland have further consolidated their efforts within the new collaborative venture, the Food Production Cluster. This initiative was officially announced at a meeting on May 1...

New AI technology enhances crop resistance

15 May 2024

Michael Schon from Wageningen University & Research has designed an advanced AI tool. This innovation enables the analysis of non-coding RNA in plants. With his work, supported by a Veni grant, Schon is making signif...

Belgians eat more meat, but opt for cheaper options

15 May 2024

In 2023, Belgians consumed an average of 27.7 kilograms of meat and poultry per person, marking a 1 percent increase from the previous year. This data comes from market research firm CPS GfK and the consumption tracker V...

From VAT reduction to Nutri-Score: CBL focuses on lifestyle prevention

14 May 2024

The Centraal Bureau Levensmiddelenhandel (CBL), the trade association for Dutch supermarkets and food service companies, emphasizes the importance of a healthier product range for consumers. In the run-up to the Lifestyl...

Supermarkets experience a 16.4% drop in meat sales

14 May 2024

Meat sales in Dutch supermarkets continue to decline sharply. Wakker Dier, citing data from market research firm Circana, reports a 16.4 percent decrease since 2020. This trend continued into 2023, with a further reducti...

Online edition May 2024 | Food Safety

13 May 2024

On January 1, 2026, new allergen policy will take effect in the Netherlands. The Dutch directive is the result of close consultation between the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport, FNLI, CBL, NVWA ...

Column Judith Witte: Never skimp on quality

13 May 2024

Warning: This text may contain sharp observations. Do not read the column if you are allergic to critical remarks. Challenging times are ahead. The food industry is struggling with rising energy and labor costs, while...

Rob Morren: ‘anticipate increasing unpredictability’

13 May 2024

Dutch food companies face risks from the effects of climate change, according to a recent report by ABN Amro. Rob Morren states, "It will be a significant challenge for them to be flexible and respond quickly to the impa...

New allergen policy, stricter regulations

13 May 2024

Effective January 1, 2026, a new allergen policy will be implemented in the Netherlands. "Our goal was to establish clarity; we aimed to reach agreements that everyone could support," says Yvonne Huigen, Coordinating Spe...