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Climate shifts European food production

Climate change is unlikely to pose a direct threat to Europe’s food supply in the coming decades. However, it is changing where food is produced. While agricultural regions in Southern Europe are increasingly facing heat..

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No new building, but new standards for De Jong

23 June 2025

Koos de Jong, owner of Visgroothandel De Jong, found himself at a crossroads: invest in a brand-new facility or renovate the existing main site? For now, he chose the latter. With freshly installed walls, sealed with inn...

Jesus walked on water. (And so can you!)

23 June 2025

Take 45 grams of starch powder and mix in 25 ml of water to create a gooey paste. This sludgy substance is also known as “Oobleck.” You’ll notice: the starch doesn’t dissolve, it forms a suspension. We call this a “dilat...

From field to freezer: smart blanching

23 June 2025

Frozen vegetables have become a staple in our kitchens. They’re convenient, have a long shelf life, and often still taste surprisingly fresh. But behind that handy bag of frozen green beans lies a complex production proc...

Efficiënt koelen begint bij de juiste deur

23 June 2025

Afdruipend condens op producten, ijsvorming op deuren en vochtige verpakkingen behoren tot het verleden dankzij de hoogwaardige deuroplossingen van DenDoor. Met diepgaande expertise in geconditioneerde ruimtes wordt elke...

Column Saskia Stender: Chips in classy disguise

23 June 2025

The new Doritos packaging looks like someone at PepsiCo had a great idea on paper, but forgot to visit an actual supermarket. The chips now come in a cardboard box with a lid - neat, sustainable, responsible. At first gl...

Sales of snack vegetables continue to rise

23 June 2025

Healthy snacking is steadily gaining ground. In 2024, sales of snack-sized vegetables, tomatoes, cucumbers and bell peppers, rose by 16 percent in the Netherlands, according to figures from GroentenFruit Huis based on Ci...

Frequently asked questions about steam answered

19 June 2025

Curious how steam can make your production run more smoothly and keep quality consistent? In our FAQ, Scharff Techniek answers the most important questions about the benefits of steam, choosing the right boiler, and main...

Clean shoes at Marne Mosterd thanks to BOOTSCLEANER

19 June 2025

Marne Mosterd is one of the first food companies in the world to adopt an innovative shoe cleaner. This BOOTSCLEANER disinfects the inside of work shoes using UV-C light, which eliminates bacteria and fungi. On the fa...

Showroom machines available

19 June 2025

At the moment, MULTIVAC is offering a selection of 11 showroom machines for sale, available immediately and only while supplies last. New to this selection are two flow packers. This offer is ideal for customers who n...

Paper cap sets packaging industry in motion

19 June 2025

Tetra Pak is the first in the industry to test a paper cap on its Tetra Brik® Aseptic 1000 Mid packaging. In partnership with Aneto, Spain’s largest broth producer, the company has launched a pilot aimed at accelerating ...

Rival Foods secures millions for plant-based meat alternatives

18 June 2025

Rival Foods, the Dutch FoodTech scale-up based in Amersfoort, has raised €10 million in a Series B funding round. The round was led by pension investor APG on behalf of ABP. PYMWYMIC, ROM Utrecht Region, and existing sha...

‘Look-Smell-Taste’ now featured on 3,500 products

18 June 2025

Exactly one year after the launch of the Shelf Life Coalition, over 3,500 products now carry the ‘Look-Smell-Taste’ icons and the hand symbol. The coalition was initiated by Samen Tegen Voedselverspilling to reduce unnec...

New dietary guidelines from the High Health Council

18 June 2025

The Hoge Gezondheidsraad (High Health Council (HGR)) in Belgium has issued 17 new dietary recommendations aimed at improving public health. The focus is on reducing red meat consumption, increasing plant-based alternativ...

Residues on soft fruit: washing has little effect

18 June 2025

The summer season has begun, and strawberries, raspberries, and peaches are back on the shelves. Yet the same questions return each year: is this fruit safe to eat, and does rinsing it help? Social media is full of lists...

European vegetable production drops 7%: concerns mounting

17 June 2025

Uncertainty is growing; both in the fields and behind closed doors in Brussels. Over the past four years, vegetable production in the European Union has fallen by 7%. Climate challenges, rising costs and stricter regulat...