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Book presentation The Future of FOOD

In a setting that breathes innovation and future thinking, we proudly presented our book The Future of FOOD. Hosted by Koppert Cress, we gathered with our OSV network to not only hand over the first copy of the book, but..

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Eating habits shaped by those around you

19 May 2025

People who regularly share meals with vegetarians tend to eat less meat themselves. That’s the conclusion drawn from an analysis by assistant professor Kristina Thompson (Health & Society, Wageningen University &...

Seagrass bread as a future-proof food source

19 May 2025

As sea levels continue to rise, agricultural land across the globe is coming under pressure. But where land disappears, a new type of crop could take root: seagrass. Environmental scientist Marieke van Katwijk sees poten...

Power reliability at risk: implications for the food industry

19 May 2025

The Dutch electricity supply is expected to remain stable through 2030, but concerns are rising beyond that point. Grid operator TenneT warns in its latest Security of Supply Monitor that the situation will deteriorate f...

Lidl, FrieslandCampina and ReGeNL launch soil restoration pilot

16 May 2025

Thirty dairy farms are taking part in a three-year pilot aimed at putting regenerative agriculture into practice. FrieslandCampina is leading the project, Lidl is providing financial support, and ReGeNL contributes with ...

Farm Dairy and PlanetDairy launch dairy blend

16 May 2025

One produces private label dairy in the Netherlands, the other is making strides with plant-based cheese in Scandinavia. Now, Farm Dairy and PlanetDairy are taking the next step together: a new dairy blend in which milk ...

Vitamin B6 under review following stricter intake limits

15 May 2025

Years of excessive vitamin B6 intake can cause symptoms such as tingling or numbness in the hands and feet. In response, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) lowered the tolerable upper intake level in 2023. This ha...

Van Geloven plans to close three factories in 2026

15 May 2025

Snack producer Van Geloven aims to concentrate its production at three sites in the Netherlands. This proposed move would mean the closure of its locations in Wijk bij Duurstede, Cuijk, and the Belgian site in Mol over t...

Inproba expands sauce production by 20 percent

14 May 2025

Inproba B.V. commences a significant upgrade of two of its primary manufacturing lines, enabling the company to increase sauce production by 20%. The upgrade will be completed by the end of June 2025. The production expa...

Optimise product quality with Mundi Technology

14 May 2025

As a production manager, you understand how critical product quality is. With increasingly demanding consumers and tighter regulations, maintaining high standards isn’t optional — it’s essential. Errors in coding, packag...

Seafood Connection acquires stake in Van der Lee

13 May 2025

Seafood Connection has acquired a 70% majority stake in Van der Lee Seafish, officially confirming the longstanding collaboration between the two companies. “The trust has always been there; this transaction is a formal ...

Parmaham commits to measurable sustainability

13 May 2025

The production of Parmaham has become significantly more sustainable. Following a large-scale project, producers now have their own tool to actively address their environmental impact. The initiative was led by the Conso...

Online edition May 2025 | Food Safety

12 May 2025

Food safety isn’t just about ‘doing your best’. It requires structure, discipline and, above all, forward thinking. Yet in practice, it’s often treated as an afterthought. “Most companies mean well, but everythi...

The Future of Food 2025

12 May 2025

Before food ends up on our plates, it goes through a long and complex journey — and that journey is changing rapidly. Will the “Ozempic-isation” of society continue until obesity is a thing of the past? Will each city ha...

Food Safety in Focus with Rob Kamphuis

12 May 2025

Awareness around food safety is growing in the Netherlands, observes Rob Kamphuis, hygiene specialist and owner of Labaz Hygiëne Concepts. “In general, we have things well organised here,” he says. “Food producers say fo...

Column Judith Witte: Making tough choices

12 May 2025

A wide range of incidents came up this spring: warnings about kale and spinach containing bits of rubber, Indonesian Sajoer spice paste with shards of glass, pesto contaminated with pieces of plastic, and chocolate bars ...