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ForFarmers: from spot checks to automated code inspection

A packaging line is only truly automated when an operator no longer has to guess whether the required code is legible. At ForFarmers in Heijen, that final check made the difference between daily disruptions and a product..

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Fresh herbs reduce methane emissions in dairy cows

02 October 2024

Research conducted within the BioDiverseMelk project has shown that specific grassland herbs in the diet of dairy cows can lead to a 30% reduction in methane emissions. In addition, these herbs positively affect the fatt...

Food Matters Live expands to Rotterdam

02 October 2024

Food Matters Live is preparing for its first event on the European mainland, and Rotterdam has been chosen as the host city. With over ten years of experience in organising events focused on food ingredient innovation an...

Novel Foods: Are you ready for the new rules?

01 October 2024

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has recently updated its guidelines for novel food applications. This revision, set to take effect in February 2025, marks a significant step for companies aiming to introduce ne...

Plant-based market under pressure, but potential remains high

01 October 2024

In recent years, the plant-based product market has seen remarkable growth. What once began as a niche has evolved into a fully-fledged sector. However, recent figures indicate that sales are starting to slow down. Risin...

Major food companies turn their backs on Nutri-Score

30 September 2024

The introduction of Nutri-Score in the Netherlands is facing significant resistance. Several major food producers are refusing to place the label on their packaging. As a result, the system, which was intended to help co...

Inex to acquire Veco Zuivel from Farmel

30 September 2024

Belgian dairy producer Inex has announced its intention to acquire Veco Zuivel from the Dutch dairy company Farmel. With this strategic acquisition, both companies aim to strengthen their partnership and add value to the...

FruitMasters introduces new apple taste guide

30 September 2024

FruitMasters, the largest fruit cooperative in the Netherlands, has partnered with Essensor and Wageningen University & Research to establish a new standard in the apple category. Following a large-scale taste survey...

Vertical farming efficient with dynamic environmental control

30 September 2024

Vertical farming, where crops are grown in layers, offers opportunities to produce food closer to consumers. With controlled environments, crops can even grow in extreme locations, such as deserts. However, this techniqu...

Ikwileerlijkezuivel acquires Ausnutria's production facility in Ommen

26 September 2024

On September 24, 2024, Ausnutria and Ikwileerlijkezuivel.nl signed an agreement for the acquisition of Ausnutria’s production facility in Ommen. As part of this deal, 24 Ausnutria employees will transition to the new own...

'Consumers prioritize price over sustainability in food choices'

26 September 2024

In 2023, consumer purchasing power improved slightly due to rising wages and falling inflation, but price awareness remains a key factor in supermarkets. “Consumers are primarily guided by their wallets unless there is n...

First seaweed farm in wind park officially opened

25 September 2024

On September 24, 2024, the first commercial seaweed farm within an offshore wind park was officially opened. North Sea Farm #1, located off the Dutch coast, spans five hectares and is part of the 'Hollandse Kust Zuid' wi...

Dutch-grown edamame available at Jumbo from 2025

25 September 2024

From 2025, consumers in the Netherlands and Belgium will be able to purchase frozen Dutch-grown edamame beans at Jumbo Supermarkets. This is the result of a collaboration between the supermarket chain and Dutch farmers, ...

Air distribution plays a key role in insect farming

24 September 2024

In insect farming, even air distribution is crucial for success. Gert Boersma of Equans Refrigeration explains what is necessary for an optimal and energy-efficient air handling system. Companies looking to farm insects ...

The Partner in Food Solutions

24 September 2024

Autumn has begun, and with it comes the season for dishes that reflect its flavors. At DKB Foodsolutions, they understand better than anyone how important taste is. Through their brands ECS Paneermeelindustrie and Master...

New Belgian decree limits the use of single-use plastics

24 September 2024

Belgium has taken further steps to reduce the impact of single-use plastics. On July 5, 2024, a new Royal Decree was published, requiring companies to limit the use of disposable plastics across various sectors. This dec...