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Climate shifts European food production

Climate change is unlikely to pose a direct threat to Europe’s food supply in the coming decades. However, it is changing where food is produced. While agricultural regions in Southern Europe are increasingly facing heat..

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Hands Off and Chocolatemakers join forces

01 April 2026

Hands Off and Chocolatemakers are combining their activities and, together with the brand CLARO, will continue as The Chocolate Impact Group. With three brands under one roof, the company aims to make sustainable chocola...

The Greenery and BelOrta launch partnership

31 March 2026

The collaboration between BelOrta and The Greenery has officially started. The Belgian and Dutch grower cooperatives have received recognition as a Transnational Union of Producer Organizations (TUPO). This formally esta...

From sampling to full control in the fruit sector

31 March 2026

OneThird is taking the next step in quality control within the fresh produce chain. The company from Enschede has received a €1 million Innovation Credit from RVO. With this funding, it is developing a spectral imaging s...

Note: this product contains animal ingredients

31 March 2026

Plant-based products are everywhere, yet often go unnoticed. It is not the assortment, but the way products are labeled that influences how consumers make choices. This is shown in research by PhD candidate Houkje Adema ...

Smart Packaging: future-focused packaging solutions

31 March 2026

Do you process fresh products and take a critical look at your end-to-end packaging process? Material costs remain important, but recyclability, CO2 footprint, and supply chain transparency also play a major role. At int...

Growth Fund supports research into cultivated meat and fermentation

30 March 2026

Three research projects within cellular agriculture will receive a total of €4.1 million. NWO and the National Growth Fund are using this to focus on cost reduction and scaling up. The emphasis is on precision fermentati...

Unica acquires Nijmeijer and Schoonebeek

30 March 2026

Unica is expanding its network with two technical specialists. Nijmeijer Koeltechniek and Schoonebeek Klimaattechniek are joining the group. This strengthens Unica’s position in cooling and climate technology, including ...

New data links food to deforestation

30 March 2026

The relationship between food production and deforestation is becoming increasingly clear. A new global dataset connects agriculture, trade, and consumption. This provides better insight into which commodities drive fore...

Kroon Vlees continues automation with paSys

27 March 2026

Kroon Vlees is replacing its outdated software system and has selected paSys Food Automatisering. With this step, the meat processor is advancing further digitalization and a future-proof setup of its production environm...

Recycling on track, plastic requires extra effort

26 March 2026

The collection of deposit packaging is on the rise. At the same time, pressure on the plastic chain continues to increase. This is evident from Verpact’s preliminary results for 2025, the organization responsible for col...

Growth in bread and pastry in 2025

26 March 2026

After a period of stagnation, the Dutch bakery sector is showing growth again. Both bread and pastry are on the rise. Notably, it is not only supermarkets benefiting, but artisan bakeries as well. New figures from NBC sh...

Packaging: necessary or not?

26 March 2026

Packaging is often under fire in public debate. It is seen as unnecessary and harmful to the environment. Wageningen researchers place clear reservations on that view. According to them, the picture is too black-and-whit...

Scancheck Barcode Control System

26 March 2026

The Scancheck machine has been developed for the automatic and accurate inspection of barcodes on tray-sealed topseal products. Rejected products are gently blown off the line using an air knife, without damaging the pac...

Consumers report more food safety issues

25 March 2026

Consumers are increasingly reporting potential food-related issues to the FAVV. In 2025, the number of complaints reached a record level. The number of questions submitted to the reporting center also rose again. The fig...

Dutch government seeks ban on meat price discounting

25 March 2026

The Dutch House of Representatives is once again increasing pressure on meat-related price promotions. A newly adopted motion aims to curb aggressive discounting in supermarkets. This puts the protein transition firmly b...