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Cono Kaasmakers creates more value from cream streams

Cono Kaasmakers and butter specialist Van de Koe have joined forces. The international cheese company plans to create added value from its cream streams. For Cono, this is an important step in strengthening its position ..

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Judith van den Nieuwenhuijzen: A quiet office, a busy mind

10 September 2026

Summer is gradually coming to an end. Colleagues are returning from vacation, calendars are filling up, and inboxes are quickly becoming crowded again. Fortunately, I still have a week in Spain to look forward to! Unt...

Find the synergy: robotize and digitize

10 September 2026

Production processes in the food industry are becoming increasingly complex. Companies are therefore no longer looking for standalone technology, but for a partner that automates, integrates, and takes responsibility for...

Growth in ready-to-eat meals calls for smart packaging solutions

10 September 2026

Demand for fresh ready-to-eat meals and convenience products continues to grow. Consumers expect products that are fresh, safe, sustainably processed, and ready to use. This is also increasing the need for high-quality, ...

The Netherlands’ Crookedest Supermarket in Utrecht

09 September 2026

De 'Kromste Supermarkt Van Nederland' is open at Utrecht Central this week. No Waste Army and NS Stations opened the temporary supermarket on Monday 7 September. It is located near platforms 18 and 19. The store will rem...

October 6: ERP event for the food industry

08 September 2026

The pressure on Dutch industry remains tangible. Nearly two-thirds of companies face staff shortages, and according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), automation is the most commonly cited way to address them¹. Food manufa...

Digitalization and AI are transforming the egg sector

08 September 2026

A poultry house full of sensors does not automatically lead to better decisions. Data must also come together at the right time. According to RaboResearch, this is the egg sector’s next step. The focus is not on more sta...

Spending on sustainable food rises 6 percent

08 September 2026

Sales of sustainable food are growing, but market share is barely moving. In 2025, Dutch consumers spent nearly €15.6 billion on these products. Higher prices account for a significant part of that increase. At the same ...

New stocking rules for poultry houses in 2027

08 September 2026

The rules governing stocking densities in poultry houses are set to change. For years, the Netherlands incorrectly applied an important European requirement. As a result, farms could continue using the highest stocking d...

RaboResearch: Potato supply chain risks are rising

07 September 2026

A strong international position is no guarantee of stability. The Northwest European potato supply chain faces risks on several fronts. Developments in the field affect processors and export markets further down the chai...

AI identifies 787 proteins with emulsifier potential

07 September 2026

Finding a plant protein that can work as an emulsifier sounds easier than it is. The range of options is vast, while laboratory research requires considerable time and resources. Researchers are therefore using artificia...

UK food supply chain insufficiently prepared for crises

07 September 2026

A crisis plan only provides assurance if it proves workable. That is precisely where the UK food supply chain falls short. The government relies heavily on businesses but gives them limited involvement in preparations. A...

Antibiotic use in livestock farming declines further

07 September 2026

The Dutch livestock sector continues to make progress in reducing antibiotic use. However, the figures for 2025 present a mixed picture. The downward trend continues, but not across every sector. The veal calf and broile...

More European food audits planned for 2027

04 September 2026

The European Commission will conduct more controls within and outside the EU in 2027. International trade flows will receive particular attention. For the Netherlands, the program includes specific controls that directly...

Snackification blurs the line between snacks and meals

04 September 2026

What exactly makes something a snack? The answer depends less on the product than many people think. Timing, surroundings, and motivation also shape its meaning. New PhD research among Dutch millennials challenges the co...

FAO: Global food prices rise by 1.9 percent

04 September 2026

International commodity markets faced renewed price pressure in August. Adverse weather, geopolitical tensions, and logistical problems converged. As a result, prices increased for several major food commodities. Sugar p...