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VleesNL calls temporary employment ban unnecessary

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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Innovating for food transition: 'We could step it up a notch'

18 April 2023

Almost all major challenges of our time are linked to our food system; the nitrogen debate, the climate crisis, the biodiversity problem, our health, the energy transition. Things have to change, everyone agrees. That ca...

Lowering taxes does not lead to lower consumer prices

18 April 2023

On Monday 17 April 2023, the Council of State published its opinion on reducing the VAT rate on food to zero percent. It advises to abandon the proposal because it will only achieve the goal to a limited extent. After al...

High food prices call for sharper management

18 April 2023

Companies in the food chain are facing rising costs due to inflation. Food price inflation rose to a record high of 18.4% in March 2023, while general inflation stood at 4.4%.  This is caused by delayed pass-thro...

Number of greenhouse vegetable farms decreasing

17 April 2023

The gross yield of greenhouse vegetables in the Netherlands fell 7.9 per cent to 1.8 million tonnes in 2022, with gross yields of tomatoes and cucumbers in particular decreasing. The decline is mainly linked to high ener...

The Dutch do not want to reduce meat consumption

17 April 2023

Dutch consumers are the least willing to change their meat consumption, according to a recent survey by Bonduelle. Of the six European countries surveyed, the Netherlands scores the highest (32%) in terms of the number o...

New genetic techniques for food raise doubts

17 April 2023

The Dutch are not necessarily against genetically modifying food crops, but have doubts about the effectiveness and safety of the new technologies. The Rathenau Institute has conducted extensive research into citizens' o...

Empack 2023

14 April 2023

The packaging event Empack combined with Packaging Innovations in Brabanthallen Den Bosch was visited by more than 6,500 professionals on 5 and 6 April 2023. "We look back on two beautiful and busy days full of networkin...

FSSC 22000 version 6.0 finally published

14 April 2023

The new FSSC 22000 standard version 6.0 was published on 31 March 2023. Audits according to the previous version (5.1) of the standard can still take place until 31 March 2024. From 1 April 2024, all audits must be condu...

COV improves position of temporary workers

14 April 2023

On Thursday 13 April, members of the Central Organisation for the Meat Industry (COV) approved the Fair Empolyment Code for flex workers. This code ensures more security for (international) temporary workers, by raising ...

Consumers positive about vegetable coating fruit and vegetables

13 April 2023

Applying a vegetable protective coating to fresh fruit and vegetables can ensure quality and extend shelf life. Wageningen Food and Biobased Research (WFBR) investigated what consumers know about such a protective coatin...

Online edition April 2023: Product innovation

11 April 2023

Almost all major challenges of our time are linked to our food system; the nitrogen debate, the climate crisis, the biodiversity problem, our health, the energy transition. Things have to change, everyo...

MULTIVAC reveals new website and brand identity

11 April 2023

MULTIVAC launched a new brand identity in early March, bringing together all aspects of their expertise in packaging and processing solutions. The renewed website is now online and designed in this new corporate identity...

Consumer willingness leads to circular economy

11 April 2023

A study by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) shows that the Dutch are willing to consume circularly if it is not more expensive or inconvenient.  The survey shows that most consumers are open ...

Van Loon Group wants to acquire Maître

11 April 2023

Van Loon Group wants to acquire Maître in Oude-Tonge. Maître produces chilled meals, meal components and soups for retail and foodservice. The acquisition is consistent with Van Loon Group's strategy to grow further in m...

Gebrs. Fuite wants to acquire Gosschalk

11 April 2023

Gebrs. Fuite wants to acquire sole control of Gosschalk by buying all shares in Gosschalk. The companies applied to the Consumer and Market Authority (ACM) on 3 April 2023 for approval of the acquisition. Gebrs. Fuite...