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ForFarmers: from spot checks to automated code inspection

A packaging line is only truly automated when an operator no longer has to guess whether the required code is legible. At ForFarmers in Heijen, that final check made the difference between daily disruptions and a product..

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New strategic agenda for food security

13 July 2026

The Netherlands is food secure, but we absolutely cannot afford to sit back. That is according to State Secretary Silvio Erkens of the Ministry of LVVN. Today, he is presenting the outline of the strategic food security ...

Pressure on seafood supply chain accelerates need for automation

13 July 2026

The Dutch marine fishing industry has posted a profit for the second consecutive year. Yet, the entire supply chain faces major, long-term structural challenges. Due to a shrinking fleet, the supply of fresh North Sea fi...

Food trends June 2026: from frozen to mood food

13 July 2026

Consumers in the supermarket are looking for affordability, mental well-being, and nostalgia. New product launches show that health and comfort go hand in hand. This is highlighted by June market data from Innova Market ...

Health Council revises fat and carbohydrate standards

10 July 2026

The Health Council of the Netherlands is revising the dietary reference values for fats, fatty acids, digestible carbohydrates, and dietary fiber. This advisory report concludes the ongoing evaluation of Dutch dietary re...

Meat processing sector tracks residual streams more effectively

10 July 2026

The Association of the Dutch Meat Products Industry is continuing its monitoring of food waste. This year, Danish Crown, Sigma Benelux, and DeliBarn are joining the group. This means over half of the combined production ...

Shorter wait times for grid connections

10 July 2026

Grid congestion is one of the biggest challenges facing the Netherlands. Right now, it is putting the brakes on the economy and sustainability efforts. Grid operators and market parties are now taking a major step forwar...

Retail food waste plateaus: how will the supply chain respond?

10 July 2026

Supermarkets have made significant strides in reducing food waste. Between 2018 and 2023, retail food waste dropped by 34%. Over the last few years, however, this downward trend has stalled. This is shown in the annual s...

Temporary worker ban in the meat sector: make your voice heard

09 July 2026

The Dutch government has launched a public consultation for a bill that restricts the use of temporary agency workers in parts of the meat industry. This temporary agency work ban applies to operations involving the slau...

Netherlands risks losing its leading position in foodtech

09 July 2026

Foodvalley and a broad coalition of companies are sounding the alarm. Without swift action, the Netherlands will lose its strong position in food technology to foreign competitors. The sector is therefore urgently callin...

Albert Heijn goes all in on B Corp brands

08 July 2026

Albert Heijn is launching the recurring "Every B-it helps" campaign alongside more than 45 well-known brands. The supermarket chain is using this initiative to boost the visibility of B Corp-certified companies both in-s...

Consumers opt for Fairtrade more often despite high cocoa prices

08 July 2026

Sales of products carrying the Fairtrade label increased by 11 percent in 2025. Dutch consumers purchased over 247 million items. As a result, farming cooperatives in Africa, Asia, and Latin America received 8.9 million ...

How do you reach the flexitarian with plant-based innovations?

08 July 2026

How do you successfully expand plant-based market share to the flexitarian? Project PLENTY is sharing its initial findings on the buying behavior of this target group. With these results, HAS green academy and Hogeschool...

Food waste in cheese production proves low

07 July 2026

The Dutch cheese sector is performing well in resource management. New collaborative research shows that actual food waste during the production process is low. Five major producers participated in this initial measureme...

Mosa Meat secures major funding for international scaling

07 July 2026

The Dutch cultivated meat pioneer Mosa Meat has received a significant financial boost for its international scaling efforts. State-backed investor Invest International is stepping in to fill the gap where commercial ban...

Digitalization requires clarity and integration

07 July 2026

Production processes in the food industry generate more and more data, but that does not automatically lead to actionable insights. Successful digitalization requires clarity, integration, and a partner who connects tech...