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Construction: Important considerations for food entrepreneurs

You want to expand or renovate. So, you decide to build! Once you’ve made that decision, questions start arising. What materials will you choose? Are they sustainable? How does this choice affect fire safety? What about ..

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Too Good To Go’s AI stops food waste in supermarkets

12 February 2024

Too Good To Go, the world's largest marketplace for food surplus, has launched the Too Good To Go Platform, an innovative solution in the fight against food waste. This AI-driven platform enables food retailers, from sup...

Verstegen introduces plant-based mixes: KNEED & KLAAR

12 February 2024

Verstegen takes a significant step towards a more plant-based future. The Rotterdam-based company introduces KNEED & KLAAR, a line of seven 100% plant-based, long-lasting mixes that enable consumers to quickly and ea...

Fungi: the Unsung Heroes of Sustainability

12 February 2024

Fungi don't just grow on old loaves of bread; they also hold potential for large-scale sustainable applications such as construction materials, mushroom leather, and meat substitutes. Professor Arthur Ram from Leiden Uni...

Mandatory blend for sustainable plastic troubles plastic processors

12 February 2024

The Dutch government is on the verge of introducing new regulations that will require plastic processors to add a certain percentage of recycled or bio-based plastic to their production process starting from 2027. While ...

KLM Reduces Food Waste through AI Implementation

09 February 2024

KLM has successfully utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to decrease food waste aboard its aircraft. Thanks to AI programs, the company can more accurately predict how many passengers will actually participate in a fli...

Pig Market: Price pressure and decline in production

09 February 2024

The stability that characterized the pig price for weeks was disrupted in mid-January by a significant drop. Concerns about maintaining this price level grew, with ample supply of pork, difficult meat and by-product sale...

Stricter standards for honey, fruit juices, jam and milk

08 February 2024

Europe has achieved a milestone in improving standards for food products, particularly for honey, fruit juices, jam, and milk. The political agreement between the European Parliament and the Council to revise and tighten...

Food machinery upgrade as a strategic move

08 February 2024

In September 2023, the Dutch manufacturing industry experienced a 10.3% decline, marking the ninth consecutive month of decrease. The food industry was not exempt, facing a 4.4% downturn. The rise in interest rates parti...

The role of TNO and UMC in the new allergen policy

07 February 2024

On January 1, 2024, the Netherlands transitioned to a new allergen policy, with established exposure standards and stricter regulations for warning labels on food packaging. This policy, based on recommendations from the...

McCain makes promising start with regenerative agriculture

07 February 2024

Last year, McCain launched a program for regenerative agriculture that has exceeded expectations, with McCain aiming to double the program's size by 2024. The Canadian company strongly believes in regenerative agricultur...

How does the mbo student perceive plant-based food?

07 February 2024

On January 26, representatives from seven universities of applied sciences, seven vocational schools, two municipalities, and various organizations gathered in Den Bosch to launch the research project "Mbo Student in Act...

Dawn Foods acquires Royal Steensma

07 February 2024

Dawn Foods, a global leader in bakery ingredients, has announced its acquisition of Royal Steensma, a leading family-owned company with a rich bakery history based in Leeuwarden. Royal Steensma, with almost two centur...

'Boermarke can be a major player in plant-based'

06 February 2024

Over the past 35 years, Boermarke has evolved into a significant dairy processor in the dessert industry. Therefore, it came somewhat as a surprise when the company recently decided to gradually phase out its dairy branc...

Fish substitutes rarely a good alternative to fish

06 February 2024

Research by the Consumers' Association shows that most fish substitutes do not contain the healthy properties of real fish. Of the 22 alternatives for tuna, fish sticks, and salmon that were examined, only 3 prove to be ...

Schouten and Agrifirm Collaborate on Local Tempeh Chain

06 February 2024

In a promising development in the agricultural sector, Schouten Europe and Agrifirm have announced their partnership to explore the feasibility of a local tempeh chain. This announcement was made during the World Pulse W...