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The meat sector has been under increased scrutiny for some time due to discussions surrounding labor migration, temporary employment structures, and working conditions. As the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment wo..

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Retailers and politicians unite: 0% VAT on fruits and vegetables

13 October 2023

Imagine a Netherlands where you can relish your fruit salad or veggie mix, not just for its health benefits, but also because it's made financially more appealing. The drive to make this vision a reality has hit a signif...

China Resumes Pork Import from Russia

12 October 2023

After a ban spanning decades, China has finally decided to reopen its market to Russian pork. This historic decision comes after fifteen years of intense negotiations. However, there's a catch: Russia can only export fro...

Ancient fermentation meets modern plant-based cheese

12 October 2023

Imagine biting into a cheese that's not only delicious but also sustainable, made entirely from plants. Thanks to the innovative techniques adopted by scientists at the University of Copenhagen, this dream is becoming a ...

From Big Bags to Sustainable Packaging

12 October 2023

Forget the huge piles of cardboard waste from e-commerce orders. The innovative start-up BOXO from Leeuwarden presents a circular solution: reusable shipping packages, crafted from discarded big bags of dairy producer Fr...

HAK Launches Organic Ambition with Red Beets

12 October 2023

Leading vegetable and legume producer HAK is making a bold move this fall: their very first organic product, the red beet, is set to hit supermarket shelves. But this is only the beginning. With a determined strategy to ...

Westfort expands with pre-packaged meat

11 October 2023

Westfort Meat Products has announced that starting from early next year, they will expand their range with the launch of pre-packaged pork and beef products, specifically targeting the consumer market. In light of this e...

EU takes action on packaging waste reduction

11 October 2023

The European landscape for packaging waste is set to undergo a significant transformation. The European Union is championing the 'Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation', with plans to introduce sweeping changes next y...

Poultry market 2023: growth, challenges, and prospects

11 October 2023

Europe has an escalating appetite for poultry meat. However, the dynamic market casts uncertainty on the future. While the demand for standard chicken rises, the market faces competition, notably from Eastern Europe. Her...

Food industry 2023: A mix of optimism and caution

10 October 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, the latest CBS figures predict an intriguing period for the food industry. Optimism is at its peak, with nearly a quarter of entrepreneurs anticipating a rise in production between September and...

Avoid 3 major pitfalls when buying ERP package

10 October 2023

When you are looking for a component or a completely new ERP system, there are several pitfalls you would like to avoid. To help you find the ERP system and partner that best suits your business, we have developed an ...

Nice to Meat wins eleven 'Oscars for steak'

10 October 2023

In a world where quality reigns supreme, Dutch catering butcher Nice to Meat has left the global culinary scene in awe. At the recent World Steak Challenge, often dubbed the 'Oscars for steak', this Almere-based enterpri...

Ipekçi and LETS work closely together on cleaning

10 October 2023

Ipekçi, a Halal slaughterhouse, has been active in the meat industry for over a decade. Located in the old slaughterhouse in Harderwijk, they handle the processing of beef, veal, lamb, and poultry. The slaughterhouse eve...

Diseases and geopolitics flip the pork market upside down

10 October 2023

The past five years have been tumultuous for the global pork trade. Influences from animal disease outbreaks, the Covid-19 pandemic, and geopolitical shifts have rocked the industry. The numbers tell the story: global po...

EU Tightens the Belt on Nitrite and Nitrate in Food

09 October 2023

In a bold move towards ensuring optimal food safety for its citizens, the European Union Commission has unveiled a fresh set of limits for nitrites and nitrates usage in food. Springing from Europe's ambitious Beating Ca...

Tofu or certified meat: Choices of the young generation

09 October 2023

Young adults between the ages of 18 and 35 are more attuned to plant-based diets than ever before, as highlighted in the recent Agrifoodmonitor 2023. This study, conducted by Wageningen Economic Research on behalf of the...