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ForFarmers: from spot checks to automated code inspection

A packaging line is only truly automated when an operator no longer has to guess whether the required code is legible. At ForFarmers in Heijen, that final check made the difference between daily disruptions and a product..

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Biscuit International: making logistics a piece of cake

19 October 2026

Even a delicious cookie has smart logistics behind it. At its Broek op Langedijk facility, multinational Biscuit International operates its own transport fleet. Specialized software keeps transport planning under control...

Scancheck: barcode inspection without packaging damage

19 October 2026

Rejecting a product doesn’t have to mean damaging its packaging. Automator’s Scancheck automatically checks barcodes on tray-sealed or top-sealed products. If the system rejects a product, an air knife gently blows it of...

FenS and Memolub: smarter lubrication, less maintenance

19 October 2026

Proper lubrication directly affects machine reliability. Yet manual lubrication rounds take considerable time and carry the risk of applying too much or too little lubricant, or applying it too late. FenS helps companies...

Column Saskia Stender: Is your back door open?

19 October 2026

We do a lot of automating in the food industry. Robots take over the mind-numbing work, and machines talk to each other. AI takes it a step further. It makes processes faster, smarter, and often more efficient. But th...

World Animal Protection: animal welfare rules for imports too

16 October 2026

Should chicken meat from outside the EU meet the same standards as European chicken meat? World Animal Protection is drawing attention to differences in animal welfare standards. The organization wants European requireme...

New model calculates carbon footprint of food side streams

15 October 2026

How much does selling surplus food reduce emissions? Wageningen Food & Biobased Research and foodservice wholesaler InstockMarket developed a calculation model to answer that question. It calculates the carbon footpr...

Hiring temporary workers: what are you responsible for?

15 October 2026

The staffing agency supplies the workers, but that does not cover everything. Employers who hire temporary workers also have obligations toward them. What should you check as a food company, and what needs your attention...

Dutch meat consumption declines further in 2025

14 October 2026

Less red meat, more poultry: Dutch meat consumption continues to shift, according to the annual meat consumption report from Wageningen Social & Economic Research. Meat consumption is also lower than previous calcula...

Food export value falls by 8.7%

14 October 2026

Dutch exports are growing, but the value of food exports is falling. In the first seven months of 2026, it was 8.7 percent lower than a year earlier. These findings come from ABN AMRO’s ‘State of the Food Sector’ report....

New allergen policy proves challenging in practice

14 October 2026

A warning such as “may contain xxx” seems like a simple solution. For consumers with allergies, it actually makes choosing products harder. The new Dutch allergen policy therefore aims to reduce unnecessary label warning...

ACM: sustainable farming requires better compensation

13 October 2026

Farmers who adopt more sustainable practices are not guaranteed to recoup their additional costs. The fifth Agro-Nutri Monitor again highlights the same bottlenecks in the food supply chain. The Netherlands Authority for...

Rabobank: chilled convenience foods call for a local approach

13 October 2026

Demand for chilled convenience foods is growing in Europe. But what succeeds in one country does not automatically determine the approach elsewhere. For food manufacturers, the focus is therefore on what local consumers ...

Plant-based eating: half of Dutch people need help

13 October 2026

Swapping ground meat for lentils, or cow’s milk for a plant-based alternative. Through small swaps like these, Wissel ’ns Wat! aims to encourage Dutch people to eat plant-based foods more often. The approach focuses on o...

Electrification without additional grid capacity: on-site generation

12 October 2026

Replacing boilers and ovens gives food manufacturers opportunities to make production more sustainable. Many industrial installations are approaching the end of their service life. But grid congestion is preventing the s...

New emissions rules for pig and poultry farms

12 October 2026

The European Commission adopted common emissions rules for large pig and poultry farms. Animal nutrition, manure management, and housing are central to the new requirements. These aim to reduce emissions and cut unnecess...