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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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9 million euros for green transition food sector

28 June 2023

The National Growth Fund is investing 9 million euros in a consortium of three sectors in the North that want to jointly meet the challenges of the green transition. The money from the "Subsidy Scaling Up Sustainable PPP...

Increase rate of sales prices food industry declines

27 June 2023

On average, prices in the food industry in the first four months of this year were 13 percent higher than in the same period last year. This is a slowdown from the 17.4 percent increase observed during the same period la...

No joint price agreements for plastic packaging

26 June 2023

The Consumer & Market Authority (ACM) has indicated in an informal assessment that there is no need for joint price agreements between supermarkets regarding plastic packaging. This follows a review of an initiative ...

Food industry faces ongoing challenges

26 June 2023

Food industry entrepreneurs face several strategic challenges in both the short and long term. These challenges include managing rising cost inflation, maintaining sales, reducing energy dependence and complying with upc...

Unexpected side effects of dietary changes

26 June 2023

Wageningen University & Research used a global economic model to examine the consequences of the shift to the EAT-Lancet diet on a global scale. While healthier eating and a more sustainable diet offer benefits, the ...

Renovating or building conditioned spaces with K.I.M.

23 June 2023

Almost nowhere is the need for hygiene as great as in the food industry. Moreover, temperatures, oxygen levels, CO₂ levels and humidity conditions must be perfectly balanced to ensure product quality and a long shelf lif...

Lidl aims for 50% plant-based protein by 2030

23 June 2023

Lidl has announced that it has set a concrete target for the protein transition by 2030. The supermarket chain aims for 50% of proteins sold to be of plant origin, with no more than 50% coming from animal protein. Curren...

AVN calls for VAT reduction on fruits and vegetables to 0%

23 June 2023

Ambachtelijke Versdetailhandel Nederland (AVN) at three locations around the country, namely Emmeloord, Julianadorp and Enschede, with the help of local members, showed the impact of a VAT reduction on fruits and vegetab...

Banana Factory rescues million bananas in just 6 months

23 June 2023

The Banana Factory, the world's first banana factory, is celebrating a milestone 6 months after opening by announcing the rescue of the millionth banana from unnecessary destruction. Every year an average of 120,000 tons...

Hillco has confidence in Lets: clean is clean

22 June 2023

When you move into a new building, like Hillco Poeliersbedrijf, you want to be able to rely on an efficient, high-quality cleaning system. Good hygiene is essential for producing and delivering high-quality chicken produ...

Resource saving with Top Wrap and Top Close

22 June 2023

MULTIVAC offers two new labeling solutions for trays of fresh produce: Top Wrap and Top Close. Ideal for fresh produce that does not require a protective atmosphere or vacuum packaging. With Top Wrap, a label is applied ...

From disillusion to innovation: plant-based meat in transition

22 June 2023

The plant-based meat alternative (PBMA) market is coming to terms with a more realistic growth perspective. European meat alternative manufacturers and food retailers are rationalizing both production capacity and their ...

Rabobank: Strategic changes needed in egg industry

21 June 2023

Rabobank highlights the urgent need for strategic changes in the egg industry due to the increasing volatility of egg prices and the impact on consumers and players in the supply chain. High prices have led to supply cha...

VFC Foods secures acquisition of Meatless Farm

21 June 2023

In a significant move, vegan food company VFC has acquired the Meatless Farm brand, rescuing the fellow Yorkshire plant-based brand from administration. The Meatless Farm brand name will be retained, with the product ran...

Proteins fermented by fungi win ReThink Waste

21 June 2023

Team Afterlife won first prize in the ReThink Waste Challenge with their idea to convert food waste into proteins using fungi. The judges praised their approach to a waste stream that is difficult to ferment. The team re...