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2025 Trend Report for the Food and Beverage Industry

2025 promises to be a transformative year for the food and beverage sector. Strengthen your business strategy and gain a lasting competitive edge with this practical guide to the industry’s most significant challenges an..

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Choice Overload Monitor: Consumers long for the past

09 September 2024

More than six out of ten Dutch consumers believe we should strictly follow seasonal eating habits to reduce our environmental impact. There is also considerable support for so-called "odd" produce, such as crooked cucumb...

Are you ready for Datamatrix and QR codes on your packaging?

09 September 2024

The traditional (1D) barcode is being phased out. Its successors, the QR and Datamatrix codes, offer significantly more potential when it comes to product identification and traceability. GS1 aims to have the 2D code in ...

The role of ingredient suppliers during challenging times

09 September 2024

The food and beverage industry continually faces new challenges. Despite the sector's resilience, there is an urgent need for guidance to tackle these issues effectively. The COVID-19 pandemic, the Russian invasion of...

The future of texturized vegetable proteins

09 September 2024

Texturized vegetable protein (TVP) can mimic the fibrous structure of animal muscle meat. Many meat substitutes use this pre-structured form of plant protein. Although TVPs are already widely used in products like burger...

Column Saskia Stender: Are you up for the challenge?

09 September 2024

During the holidays, you have time to put everything in perspective, both business and personal. I drive a Peugeot 508 Station and have been considering trading it in for another car, about three years old. Then the obvi...

Van Rooi Group launches sustainability initiative Verde Varken

09 September 2024

Van Rooi Group has announced the establishment of Stichting Verde Varken, an initiative focused on improving animal welfare, environmental protection, and transparency within the pig farming industry. This launch is the ...

Ban on all migrant workers is disproportionate

05 September 2024

A complete ban on migrant workers is unnecessary and disproportionate. Minister Van Hijum (Social Affairs and Employment) is exploring the possibility of banning labor on a sectoral level. This proposal was sent to the H...

Why smart manufacturing companies choose hybrid steam boilers

05 September 2024

With the increasing focus on sustainability and cost savings, a hybrid steam boiler setup—where gas-fired and electric boilers work together—offers a practical solution. Many production companies still rely on gas-fired ...

NVWA food safety inspection results made public

05 September 2024

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has published the decision to disclose food safety inspection data for the hospitality, craft, and retail sectors as of September 2, 2024. This document outline...

Lineage focuses on innovative solutions to reduce food waste

05 September 2024

Lineage recently announced the $50,000 grand prize for their Food Chain Innovation Challenge. This competition, aimed at solutions to combat food waste, is part of the company’s efforts to reduce post-harvest food loss. ...

Albert Heijn introduces "look, smell and taste" logo on dairy packaging

05 September 2024

As of September 5, 2024, Albert Heijn is rolling out a new logo on the packaging of yoghurt and buttermilk. The so-called "kijk, ruik en proef" (look, smell, and taste) logo aims to make consumers more aware of the actua...

Tackling plastic: 2 strategies for circular plastic by 2050

04 September 2024

TNO modeling indicates that the demand for plastic consumer packaging will increase by 17% if current consumption patterns continue. Applying circular strategies could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 62% and decrease ...

Top 10 food industry news of August 2024

04 September 2024

In August 2024, the food industry focused on sustainability and technological advancements. Denmark introduced a CO₂ tax on meat and dairy, and the merger between JBT and Marel received approval. PALI Meat closed its Oss...

Sustainable Packaging Solutions at FACHPACK 2024

03 September 2024

At FACHPACK 2024, MULTIVAC will showcase sustainable packaging and labeling solutions, with a strong emphasis on automation, digitalization, and visual inspection. Tray packaging with various materials The T 305 tr...

CO2 calculation simplified with new tool

03 September 2024

Companies are required to calculate their CO2 emissions, partly due to legislation such as the CSRD. Regreener supports businesses in this task with the free Regreener Footprint Navigator, a new tool that helps companies...