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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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Research on even more sustainable mycoprotein

13 May 2024

The daily consumption of meat, eggs, and dairy is increasingly under scrutiny. For a variety of reasons, more people are turning to alternative protein sources. Mycoprotein is one such alternative. By default it is froze...

Column Saskia Stender: Failing healthcare

13 May 2024

Food safety and allergies pose a serious challenge within our food system, where both prevention and response are critical. General practitioners and hospitals play a key role in this. They are often the first point of c...

Five schools collaborate for protein-rich Future

08 May 2024

Five Dutch universities of applied sciences are collaborating with various companies and experts on a research project focusing on the cultivation and application of duckweed. This cooperation could open the door to a fu...

Top 10 best read articles April 2024

07 May 2024

April 2024 was packed with significant developments and compelling trends within the food industry. Here you will find the ten most-read articles of the month. Topics range from innovative product developments and critic...

Quadcore fire demonstration

07 May 2024

Today, I had the opportunity to attend an informative presentation that provided insights into the fire reaction and fire resistance of sandwich panels. This event was organized by KIM Nederland B.V. and Isocab ...

Global dairy market starts 2024 with uncertainty

07 May 2024

The global dairy industry is facing challenges. A reduction in the dairy herd in exporting regions such as the United States and South America has led to decreased milk supply. This decline is due to persistently low pro...

New sustainability compensation for fruit and vegetables

07 May 2024

Stichting Milieukeur (SMK) has been given the green light by the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) to introduce a sustainability compensation for fruit and vegetable producers. This decision follows a thorough re...

Insects as protein source: calculation model provides insights

07 May 2024

Wageningen University & Research has developed an innovative calculation model that assesses the economic viability of insect farming as a protein source. This model determines whether large-scale insect production i...

Meat consumption in Europe decreases by 4.5 kilograms per person

07 May 2024

Over the past four years, meat consumption in Europe has significantly decreased. Recent research by Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft, published by the German trade magazine TopAgrar, indicates a decrease of 4.5 kilo...

ING: Social aspect crucial for the future of food companies

06 May 2024

The influence of ESG principles in the Dutch food industry is growing. Food companies are increasingly focusing on the social component of their operations. This marks a shift from purely economic goals to a broader focu...

Green trends in the tuna industry

03 May 2024

The tuna industry, a sector long criticized for overfishing and environmental damage, is now showing its best side. With improved fishing techniques and stricter traceability, the sector is heading towards a more sustain...

Legal loophole: no Tax for Appelsientje with dairy

02 May 2024

Appelsientje has recently attracted attention by circumventing the soft drink tax through a legal maneuver: adding a small amount of dairy to their products. This practice, while fully compliant with existing legislation...

Lidl Belgium lowers prices of plant-based products

02 May 2024

Lidl Belgium has announced an expansion of its range of plant-based protein products, along with a simultaneous price reduction. From May 15th, the prices of these products will be permanently lowered. This move is part ...

Innovative projects for plastic recycling launched

02 May 2024

Plastic recycling in the Netherlands has been given a boost with the approval of four innovative projects by RVO. These projects, funded under the Circular Plastics NL programme, aim to fully close the loop on plastic us...

Meat sector seeks delay in UK physical inspections

01 May 2024

The Dutch meat industry is viewing the upcoming physical inspections of animal and plant products in the United Kingdom with concern. These inspections are set to commence on Tuesday, 30 April. The Central Organisation f...