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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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Half of Dutch people underestimate sugar intake

05 June 2023

A recent study by the Diabetes Fund shows that almost half of the Dutch (47.3%) think they consume 'only' 0 to 5 cubes of added sugars daily. In reality, this is on average 14 sugar cubes, which means we unknowingly inge...

Food prices continue to rise, but inflation rate declines

05 June 2023

Statistics Netherlands has released the preliminary inflation rate for May 2023. The data show that inflation has risen again in the Netherlands. The rise in the general price level could affect the purchasing power of h...

More monitoring and stricter rules slaughterhouses

02 June 2023

Once again, abuses have come to light in slaughterhouses. LNV minister Adema stressed that every incident where animal welfare is at stake is one too many. Therefore, the minister wants to strengthen supervision, ban ele...

From plastic free to future-proof plastics

02 June 2023

The increasing demand for plastics requires structural change. To make that happen, TNO, in collaboration with Fraunhofer UMSICHT, presents a white paper with four strategic approaches for a circular economy. In addition...

Sales of pesticides reduced in 2021

02 June 2023

Figures from CBS show that sales of pesticides in the Netherlands fell in 2021. A total of 9.4 million kilograms of active ingredient were sold, a 5 per cent drop from the previous year. Sales of fungicides in particular...

Groceries 15% more expensive, but increase seems to flatten out

01 June 2023

A recent Consumer Association price survey shows that prices of basic groceries have risen by an average of 15% over a six-month period.  Basic groceries include rice, coffee, milk, butter and potatoes. Interesti...

Bionext launches website biologisch-keurmerk.nl

01 June 2023

Bionext recently launched the website biologisch-keurmerk.nl. This website offers consumers comprehensive and reliable information about the organic label and organic food. On biologisch-keurmerk.nl, consumers can fin...

Stricter rules for geographical indications

01 June 2023

Geographical indications (GI) (intellectual property rights that identify products having qualities, characteristics or a reputation due to natural and human factors linked to their place of origin) should be better prot...

Plea for level playing field in Belgian food chain

31 May 2023

At the debate 'The taste of fair food', organised by KU Leuven, Rikolto and Groene Kring, five key statements regarding fair food and fair prices were discussed. The event brought together various chain partners to share...

'Learn to recognise the critical points in your factory!'

30 May 2023

Roelina Dijk is author of the textbook 'Safe food - microbiological principles, chemical and physical factors', whose fourth updated edition was published recently. Sharing knowledge is her passion: "Giving theory a prac...

High-capacity industrial food slicers

30 May 2023

As the world leader in food cutting technology, Urschel is the #1 best-selling supplier of industrial food cutting machines in the world. Urschel designs, manufactures and markets precision high-capacity industrial slici...

Producer confidence in food industry declines

30 May 2023

Recent figures from the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) show that confidence among food industry entrepreneurs fell in May 2023. Producer confidence fell from 3.0 in April to 2.1 in May, mainly due to a less positive ...

Food industry commits to regenerative agriculture

30 May 2023

Regenerative agriculture is a term that is appearing more and more often within the media, science and business, with the promise of more sustainable food production. But what exactly does regenerative agriculture entail...

Urk establishes itself as European seafood centre

30 May 2023

Urk is a vibrant centre for the seafood sector with more than 50 companies and over 4,500 employees. Local companies have joined forces to position Urk as a future-proof centre for fishing and fish processing.  T...

Food industry struggles with falling production

30 May 2023

The food industry is struggling with declining production due to several challenges. Soaring supermarket product prices have led to a decline in food demand, while supply is under pressure due to scarcer raw materials. T...