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Belgian food industry losing ground in Europe

Belgian food companies are losing ground in the European market, while exports outside the EU are on the rise. That’s notable, given that three quarters of all exports still remain within Europe. “Our companies are losin..

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Shifts in livestock supply volumes

13 March 2025

Livestock supply across the EU is set to shift noticeably in the second half of 2025. While cattle numbers are expected to rise slightly, the number of pigs, sheep and goats is projected to decline. This is likely to aff...

Food chain vulnerable to fungal toxins

12 March 2025

Rising temperatures are increasing exposure to harmful mycotoxins. This is stated in a briefing by the European Environment Agency (EEA). These toxins, produced by fungi on crops such as wheat and maize, pose a risk to b...

MSC: Sustainable fisheries increasingly out of balance

12 March 2025

The availability of certified pelagic fish species is under pressure. This is highlighted in the Small Pelagics Yearbook 2025 by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), which focuses on developments in herring, mackerel, s...

Labelling law under review to lower supermarket prices

11 March 2025

The price gap between Dutch supermarkets and those in Belgium or Germany remains strikingly large. GroenLinks-PvdA wants to ensure consumers are no longer paying the price. MP Jesse Klaver is working on a legislative pro...

Pyrolysis on the rise, concerns about harmful substances

11 March 2025

Turning plastic waste into new raw materials seems like a logical step towards circularity. But safety for people and the environment should not be overlooked. A recent study by RIVM points to potential risks when using ...

Electrify your business with thermal energy storage

11 March 2025

With ENERGYNEST, your company can store generated electricity, excess heat, or surplus steam and use it as heat at a later time—precisely when you need it. This tailored solution for the food industry ensures more effici...

Column Judith Witte: On pros and cons

10 March 2025

In a previous column, I talked about fledgling offspring and their willingness to buy second-hand items through online marketplaces, surplus stores, and thrift shops. Very noble, of course! And environmentally conscious....

‘Camel milk is a promising niche market with opportunities.’

10 March 2025

At Kamelenmelkerij Smits, just a stone’s throw from Den Bosch, more than a hundred camels are kept. It is the only professional camel dairy farm in Europe. The (raw) milk is sold not only in the Netherlands but also in F...

Sustainable packaging: Challenges and opportunities

10 March 2025

Packaging needs to be more sustainable. Everyone agrees on that. But how? Companies must align their processes and products with evolving regulations, including the new Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). ...

Slicing and portioning at DEMO DAY 2025

10 March 2025

On Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 April, IB Food Machines is hosting their first exclusive DEMO DAYS of 2025. See for yourself how they take slicing and portioning of meat, poultry, fish and more to the next level. During ...

Renovation gives Slagerij Visser a positive boost

10 March 2025

After 30 years, the workspace of Slagerij Visser was due for an update. During the renovation, butcher Thieme Visser deliberately opted for an open and obstacle-free space: "Much tidier and, above all, easier to clean. O...

Poppies Bakeries grows with ERP solution

10 March 2025

From Belgian baking tradition to a global favourite: for nearly 50 years, Poppies Bakeries has been bringing joy with pastries and biscuits. With 13 bakeries across Europe and the US and over 1,300 employees, this bakery...

Mandatory use of recycled content in plastic packaging

10 March 2025

New European legislation requires that, from 2030 onwards, all plastic packaging must contain recycled content derived from post-consumer packages. At present, this is only feasible for PET packaging. To meet these new r...

Column Pieter Vos: Cultural change

10 March 2025

It happens even in the best companies. Things aren’t running smoothly. There are issues within the organization, and complaints are piling up—both internally and externally. You KNOW something needs to change. But your o...

Neerlandia Urk: ‘Impossible’ is not in our vocabulary!

10 March 2025

Neerlandia Urk was founded in 1972 by brothers Herman and Albert Romkes and was taken over at the end of 2019 by five sons of the founders. Originally, this traditional fish company specialized in a wide range of North S...