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A sustainable and resilient food system

The food industry is transforming due to climate change, technology, and AI. Sustainability and innovation are essential for the industry's future. Companies must adapt to stay ahead. The food and beverage industry is..

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The food industry is missing opportunities to tackle obesity

10 December 2024

Obesity remains a growing problem in the Netherlands. The RIVM predicts an increase in the percentage of Dutch people with obesity from 50% in 2022 to 64% by 2050. These alarming figures are highlighted in the report Kie...

24/7 Control over your production process with myMULTIVAC

10 December 2024

With myMULTIVAC, you gain access to your entire production line anytime, anywhere, through a single login. This platform provides insights, management tools, ordering options, and real-time order tracking. Smart Servi...

Bracamonte Convenient Kitchen acquires Henri B.V.

06 December 2024

Bracamonte Convenient Kitchen has taken a new step in its growth strategy by acquiring Henri, a well-known producer of ready-made soups, sauces, and meal components. This acquisition strengthens the company’s position in...

Sabor Verde launches sustainable avocado alternative

05 December 2024

The avocado is more popular than ever, but its cultivation is far from sustainable. Sabor Verde, an initiative by three Dutch entrepreneurs, aims to change that. As the first European brand, it offers avocados grown enti...

Biogas plant Aviko cuts CO₂ emissions by 70%

05 December 2024

Aviko, one of Europe’s largest potato processors, has commissioned an innovative biogas boiler at its production facility in Rain, Germany. This installation achieves a CO₂ reduction of an impressive 70% of the factory’s...

China relaxes import regulations for Dutch food products

04 December 2024

China has recently implemented significant changes to its import regulations for food products, which are directly relevant for Dutch exporters. The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) has relaxed quarantin...

British consumers boycott Arla over methane reducer Bovaer

04 December 2024

DSM’s methane reducer Bovaer, developed to lower the carbon footprint of milk production, is facing heavy criticism. In both the United Kingdom and the United States, consumers are spreading rumors on social media about ...

Two-thirds of Dutch want to eat less meat

04 December 2024

The Netherlands appears ready for a protein transition. Research by ProVeg shows that two-thirds of Dutch people want to eat more plant-based and less animal-based food. This support spans various demographic groups, fro...

Belgian food sector under pressure

03 December 2024

The Belgian food industry, an economic cornerstone employing over 100,000 people, is facing significant challenges. Fevia, the federation of Belgian food companies, has raised the alarm: declining production, historicall...

Top 10 most-read articles of November 2024

03 December 2024

What captured the food industry's attention in November? The latest trends, innovative production processes, and challenges in food safety were high on the agenda. Discover which articles drew the most interest in the to...

Sweetener saccharin can now be used more widely

02 December 2024

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has re-evaluated the sweetener saccharin. This has resulted in an increase in the acceptable daily intake (ADI) from 5 to 9 milligrams per kilogram of body weight per day. The su...

Optimism in the dairy sector despite challenges

02 December 2024

The dairy industry presents a mixed picture worldwide, with rising milk prices and better availability of feed. According to RaboResearch, milk production in 2025 is expected to grow by 0.5% in the key export regions, ma...

Farmers want to go green, but support is lacking

02 December 2024

Dutch farmers and horticulturalists are fully committed to building a sustainable food system and a healthy living environment. Cleaner air, improved water quality, and nature conservation are high on their agenda. Howev...

True Cost Accounting: a key to a sustainable food system

02 December 2024

True Cost Accounting (TCA) offers an innovative approach to making the hidden costs of food production visible. This method analyses the impact on the environment, people, and animals and translates these into financial ...

Cherry growers lax on pesticide regulations

29 November 2024

Inspections by the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) revealed that less than half of cherry growers comply with regulations for the use of exempted pesticides. Of the 30 inspected businesses applyin...