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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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Vegetables and fruits consumption declines in 2023

12 January 2024

The costs of food saw an average increase of 12 percent in 2023, with vegetables and fruits experiencing the least noticeable price hike at just 7 percent. Despite this relatively modest increase, the consumption of fres...

Pringles shifts to recyclable paper packaging

11 January 2024

Pringles is ushering in an environmentally friendly change to its iconic canister. The familiar cylindrical packaging, launched in 1970, is undergoing a transformation with a paper base replacing the traditional metal en...

Seafood on the rise: 20% increase in production expected

10 January 2024

DNV foresees a 20% surge in marine seafood production by 2050, driven by a doubling of marine aquaculture and nearly tripling of finfish production, according to the recently published Seafood Forecast. While global capt...

Colubris Cleantech Celebrates 40th Anniversary

09 January 2024

The Winterswijk based family-owned business, Colubris Cleantech, marks its 40th year milestone. Founded by Gertie van den Hurk, the machine and construction company has evolved over four decades into a globally renowned ...

Significant Amount of Nanoplastics Found Bottled Water

09 January 2024

Plastic has become deeply entrenched in every facet of our daily lives. Recent research from Columbia University provides new insights into nanoplastics, particles smaller than a micrometer. What's truly staggering? Ther...

Upfield Launches Plastic-Free Tub for Plant Butters

09 January 2024

Upfield, a global leader in plant-based foods, has introduced the world's first plastic-free and recyclable paper tub for its plant butters and spreads. Created in collaboration with Footprint, MCC, and Pagès Group, this...

Dutch Slaughterhouses Process 6% Fewer Pigs

08 January 2024

In the past year, Dutch slaughterhouses have observed a significant decline of approximately 6% in pig processing compared to the previous year. Consequently, they collectively dipped below the threshold of 15 million pr...

UK Supermarkets Face Plastic Packaging Ban for Fruit and Veg

08 January 2024

The UK government is considering new regulations that could eliminate pre-packed fruit and vegetable packaging in supermarkets. The proposed laws, slated for implementation in 2024, aim to reduce plastic waste by encoura...

Decline Food Prices in December 2023

08 January 2024

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported a decline in the FAO Food Price Index for December, marking a 1.5 percent decrease from November and a significant 10.1 percent drop from Decembe...

Innovation Grant for Gasification of Residual Streams

08 January 2024

Entrepreneurs can apply for DEI+ subsidy starting from February 15, 2024, for demonstration projects focused on the gasification of residual streams, such as organic waste. This innovative approach, where a production fa...

No New Guidelines for Vegetarian Labels in Belgium

08 January 2024

Belgium will not be introducing any new guidelines regarding the labeling of vegetarian products. This decision stems from a lack of consensus among stakeholders and political figures, as indicated by Federal Minister of...

Food labels change snacking behavior

05 January 2024

A recent study by the University of Antwerp investigates the practical impact of nutritional labeling on adult snack choices, particularly in a professional setting. Snacking contributes significantly to excessive calori...

RIVM: The Netherlands is adopting a healthier diet

05 January 2024

The Food Consumption Survey (VCP) 2019-2021 reveals positive changes in the eating habits of the Dutch. There is an increase in the consumption of plant-based products such as vegetables, fruits, unsalted nuts, and legum...

PACE as an alternative labeling system? Think in active time!

05 January 2024

Weight loss is a common New Year's resolution for many individuals. While traditional calorie counting seems like an effective strategy, researchers from the University of Antwerp propose an alternative approach. Instead...

The 10 Most Read Articles of 2023

04 January 2024

While we are in the midst of preparing for the first edition of Vakblad Voedingsindustrie 2024, we would like to take a moment to look back at the most read articles from last year. The following articles were the most r...