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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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Microplastics under the microscope: 7 bold projects

04 December 2023

Seven innovative research projects collectively receive a subsidy of €2.1 million from ZonMw. These initiatives, united in the MOMENTUM 2.0 consortium, focus on micro- and nanoplastics. Spanning four crucial themes, the ...

Dutch supermarkets reduce food waste by 17.4%

04 December 2023

In a promising revolution against food waste, Dutch supermarkets are demonstrating that sustainability is not merely an empty promise but a tangible transformation in the food chain. A recent study by Wageningen Universi...

Questionmark launches reporting center for deceptive food claims

01 December 2023

The Questionmark Foundation has launched a reporting center to combat alleged misleading sustainability claims on food products. This initiative stems from the organization's desire to conduct thorough investigations int...

Brightlands Circular Space: Industrial-Scale Circular Plastics

01 December 2023

TNO, the University of Maastricht, and Brightlands Chemelot Campus have joined forces to sign an agreement for the establishment of Brightlands Circular Space. This innovative facility, situated on the Brightlands Chemel...

Consumers Overcharged Due to Delivery Restrictions

01 December 2023

The Central Bureau of Grocery Trade (CBL) responds positively to the recent investigation by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate (EZK) into territorial delivery restrictions (TDRs). The report confirms what was ...

NEVO 2023: A critical view on meat and dairy alternatives

01 December 2023

The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) is unveiled the latest edition of the Dutch Food Composition Database (NEVO) on November 30, 2023. This edition provides detailed information on over 23...

Nutrition Center Launches Seasonal Vegetable and Fruit Calendar

30 November 2023

Summertime calls for juicy strawberries, while autumn entices us with the warm flavors of pumpkin. But how sustainable are these choices? And which vegetables and fruits are the most responsible to buy each month? The an...

Minister Kuipers responds to call for GMO-free choices

30 November 2023

In response to the petition 'Keep our food GMO-free,' Minister Ernst Kuipers of Health, Welfare, and Sport has announced that the government is committed to preserving freedom of choice for consumers, particularly concer...

2023 Fi Innovation Awards: F&B Industry Leaders

29 November 2023

The Fi Innovation Awards are all about celebrating those who are pushing boundaries and effecting positive change in the food and beverage sector. A panel of respected industry experts, chaired by Prof. Colin Dennis, jud...

UKHSA Identifies Human Influenza A(H1N2)v Case

29 November 2023

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has identified a human case of influenza A(H1N2)v for the first time in the United Kingdom. This virus resembles the flu viruses found in pigs in the UK. Early Detection The ca...

Cloetta's New Electric Factory Sparks Debate

29 November 2023

In the town of Roosendaal, Netherlands, Cloetta, a well-known confectionery manufacturer, has stirred a bit of controversy with its recent decision to fully electrify its new factory. This factory, associated with popula...

Sustainable Floor Solutions at JIMMY's with DR Flexjoint

28 November 2023

How reassuring it is to rely on a durable, elastic transition between different floor sections. A permanent joint that you can effortlessly drive over, resistant to molds and bacteria, and even adheres to a concrete floo...

Italy Bans Lab-Grown Meat: Food Industry Impact

28 November 2023

Italy has become the first European Union country to ban the production and sale of lab-grown meat, commonly referred to as 'cultured meat'. This decision, driven by the Italian government's commitment to public health a...

CBL's Response to TLB Study: Impacts and Solutions

28 November 2023

Supermarkets have long felt the limitations imposed by TSCs on free purchasing within the EU. This leads to higher prices for everyday groceries in the Netherlands compared to other EU countries. Consequently, some produ...

Not 'Human OR machine' but 'Human AND machine’

28 November 2023

Recruiting new and retaining existing production workers is becoming increasingly difficult. In some cases, retaining them is even impossible. Workers retire, fall ill for extended periods, or move away. If they do leave...