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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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Organic food sales grow by 51% over five years

10 October 2024

Sales of organic products in the Netherlands have increased by over 50% in the past five years, according to recent figures from CPS GFK. With a growth of 51.7%, sales reached 1.4 billion euros, while the rest of the mar...

FNLI: Scarcity and climate put pressure on the food industry

09 October 2024

The Dutch food industry is facing significant pressure due to increasing scarcity of raw materials and the impact of climate change. Despite a production value of €114.4 billion in 2023, the latest figures from the Monit...

GroentenFruit Huis and food banks launch collaboration

09 October 2024

Voedselbanken Nederland, GroentenFruit Huis, Groente & Fruitbrigade, and Groentebrigade Manna have signed an agreement to improve access to fresh and healthy food for people living in poverty. The agreement was forma...

Nature’s Pride focuses on CO2 reduction and improved hygiene

09 October 2024

Nature’s Pride and Berries Pride, together with their growers ACP from Peru and ZZ2 from South Africa, have launched an ambitious project to reduce CO2 emissions and improve access to water and hygiene (WASH). This colla...

Hessing acquires 50% stake in Heeren Groenten & Fruit

08 October 2024

Hessing has acquired a 50% strategic stake in Heeren Groenten & Fruit, a specialist in fresh vegetable processing and sous-vide preparations for the foodservice sector. This acquisition marks a new phase in the compa...

Consumers positive about Dutch agri and food sectors

08 October 2024

The results of the Agrifoodmonitor 2024 show that Dutch consumers continue to be optimistic about the country’s agri and food sectors. While concerns such as climate change persist, they express little worry about food a...

Implementation of EU deforestation regulation delayed by 12 months

08 October 2024

The European Commission has decided to postpone the implementation date of the EU deforestation regulation by one year. This decision follows feedback from international partners and stakeholders who indicated they neede...

Ban on meat names for vegetarian products not permitted

07 October 2024

In a recent ruling, the European Court of Justice addressed the question of whether member states can prohibit the use of terms traditionally associated with animal products for plant-based alternatives. The dispute aros...

Bonduelle Netherlands achieves B Corp™ certification

07 October 2024

Bonduelle, the world’s leading vegetable brand, has earned B Corp™ certification in the Netherlands. This prestigious recognition highlights the company’s commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. It reflec...

NAPV launches platform to accelerate product improvement

07 October 2024

Maud Theelen, network manager of the National Approach to Product Improvement (NAPV), has announced the launch of a new product improvement platform. This platform is designed to help companies in the food industry accel...

Lamb Weston launches sustainable packaging based on frying oil

03 October 2024

On October 2, Lamb Weston introduced a new retail packaging for its potato products, such as Twister Fries and Potato Dippers. The packaging is made of 60% bio-circular plastic, derived from used frying oil. This innovat...

Top 10 most-read articles of September 2024

03 October 2024

What caught the attention of the food industry last month? From innovative technologies and plant-based breakthroughs to smart solutions for food safety and production lines. Find out how Kingfish is scaling up with the ...

Successful second edition of Empack Ghent 2024

03 October 2024

On September 17 and 18, Flanders Expo welcomed nearly 6,000 professionals for the second edition of Empack Ghent. The event, focused on logistics and packaging solutions, attracted companies, sector organizations, and sp...

Vezet expands production with new location in Warmenhuizen

03 October 2024

Koninklijke Vezet, a leading producer of fresh convenience vegetable and fruit products, has begun construction on a new production facility in Warmenhuizen. This expansion is driven by growing demand from customers such...

Showroom machines available

03 October 2024

Currently, MULTIVAC is offering six showroom machines for sale, available while stocks last. This is an ideal opportunity for customers looking for quick delivery, a more budget-friendly option, or the possibility of ren...