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Innovation is key to growth in the food sector

The Dutch food industry is facing significant pressure. Rising costs, a tight labour market, and high inflation present ongoing challenges for businesses. Despite these hurdles, there are positive signs, such as an incre..

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Dutch-grown edamame available at Jumbo from 2025

25 September 2024

From 2025, consumers in the Netherlands and Belgium will be able to purchase frozen Dutch-grown edamame beans at Jumbo Supermarkets. This is the result of a collaboration between the supermarket chain and Dutch farmers, ...

First seaweed farm in wind park officially opened

25 September 2024

On September 24, 2024, the first commercial seaweed farm within an offshore wind park was officially opened. North Sea Farm #1, located off the Dutch coast, spans five hectares and is part of the 'Hollandse Kust Zuid' wi...

Van Gelder introduces plant-based foie gras

24 September 2024

Van Gelder is making waves in the market with a first: plant-based foie gras. This innovation, unveiled at Gastvrij Rotterdam, responds to the growing demand for sustainable and animal-friendly products. The Dutch suppli...

High-quality baking wheat despite extreme weather

24 September 2024

Royal Koopmans has announced that, despite the challenging weather conditions of the past year, a harvest of high-quality Dutch wheat has once again been achieved. This success applies to both regular Dutch baking wheat ...

New calculation method for carbon footprint in pig farming

24 September 2024

The Dutch pig farming sector is actively working to map its greenhouse gas emissions. Various companies are calculating the carbon footprint (CFP) of pork, but the methods they use vary, leading to inconsistent results a...

New Belgian decree limits the use of single-use plastics

24 September 2024

Belgium has taken further steps to reduce the impact of single-use plastics. On July 5, 2024, a new Royal Decree was published, requiring companies to limit the use of disposable plastics across various sectors. This dec...

The Partner in Food Solutions

24 September 2024

Autumn has begun, and with it comes the season for dishes that reflect its flavors. At DKB Foodsolutions, they understand better than anyone how important taste is. Through their brands ECS Paneermeelindustrie and Master...

Air distribution plays a key role in insect farming

24 September 2024

In insect farming, even air distribution is crucial for success. Gert Boersma of Equans Refrigeration explains what is necessary for an optimal and energy-efficient air handling system. Companies looking to farm insects ...

How automation drives growth in the food & beverage industry

23 September 2024

Are obstacles putting pressure on your profitability and business operations? This eBook provides insights into what automation is, how successful companies are leveraging it, and the benefits it can offer. Automation...

Important safety standards in powder production

23 September 2024

Maintaining strict guidelines for food safety and quality is a constant challenge that impacts every link in the food chain. The food industry allocates a significant portion of its budget to reduce the risk of food cont...

Stricter labelling rules requested for canned fish in the EU

23 September 2024

European NGOs and fishermen’s organisations are calling for stricter labelling regulations on processed seafood products such as canned fish. They argue that these products should have the same labelling requirements as ...

20 years of microplastics research reveals lasting impact

23 September 2024

After two decades of research on microplastics, it has become clear how significant the impact of these particles is on the environment and potentially on human health. Scientists are calling for international cooperatio...

Posters Meat, Fish, Fruit and Vegetables and Dairy

23 September 2024

Through the trade magazine Voedingsindustrie we distribute the poster VLEES, VIS, FRUIT & VEGETABLES and DAIRY. On the posters you will find the structure of the various processing industries. Because of the great demand...

Stricter rules for pesticides in imported food

20 September 2024

On 18 September 2024, the European Parliament rejected two proposals from the European Commission that would have allowed small amounts of pesticides, banned in the EU, to be present in imported food. This decision ensur...

Chocolate prices continue to rise due to cocoa shortage

20 September 2024

Over the past few years, the price of chocolate products has increased significantly. This is due to rising costs for ingredients like dairy, sugar, and energy, but also because of a cocoa shortage. Since the beginning o...