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The 10 most-read articles of June 2024

From energy-saving innovations and sustainable production methods to health warnings and groundbreaking technologies, these are the stories that captured the most attention in June 2024. 1. Schmidt Zeevis invests in t..

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Food industry faces ongoing challenges

26 June 2023

Food industry entrepreneurs face several strategic challenges in both the short and long term. These challenges include managing rising cost inflation, maintaining sales, reducing energy dependence and complying with upc...

Unexpected side effects of dietary changes

26 June 2023

Wageningen University & Research used a global economic model to examine the consequences of the shift to the EAT-Lancet diet on a global scale. While healthier eating and a more sustainable diet offer benefits, the ...

Renovating or building conditioned spaces with K.I.M.

23 June 2023

Almost nowhere is the need for hygiene as great as in the food industry. Moreover, temperatures, oxygen levels, CO₂ levels and humidity conditions must be perfectly balanced to ensure product quality and a long shelf lif...

Lidl aims for 50% plant-based protein by 2030

23 June 2023

Lidl has announced that it has set a concrete target for the protein transition by 2030. The supermarket chain aims for 50% of proteins sold to be of plant origin, with no more than 50% coming from animal protein. Curren...

AVN calls for VAT reduction on fruits and vegetables to 0%

23 June 2023

Ambachtelijke Versdetailhandel Nederland (AVN) at three locations around the country, namely Emmeloord, Julianadorp and Enschede, with the help of local members, showed the impact of a VAT reduction on fruits and vegetab...

Banana Factory rescues million bananas in just 6 months

23 June 2023

The Banana Factory, the world's first banana factory, is celebrating a milestone 6 months after opening by announcing the rescue of the millionth banana from unnecessary destruction. Every year an average of 120,000 tons...

Hillco has confidence in Lets: clean is clean

22 June 2023

When you move into a new building, like Hillco Poeliersbedrijf, you want to be able to rely on an efficient, high-quality cleaning system. Good hygiene is essential for producing and delivering high-quality chicken produ...

Resource saving with Top Wrap and Top Close

22 June 2023

MULTIVAC offers two new labeling solutions for trays of fresh produce: Top Wrap and Top Close. Ideal for fresh produce that does not require a protective atmosphere or vacuum packaging. With Top Wrap, a label is applied ...

From disillusion to innovation: plant-based meat in transition

22 June 2023

The plant-based meat alternative (PBMA) market is coming to terms with a more realistic growth perspective. European meat alternative manufacturers and food retailers are rationalizing both production capacity and their ...

Rabobank: Strategic changes needed in egg industry

21 June 2023

Rabobank highlights the urgent need for strategic changes in the egg industry due to the increasing volatility of egg prices and the impact on consumers and players in the supply chain. High prices have led to supply cha...

VFC Foods secures acquisition of Meatless Farm

21 June 2023

In a significant move, vegan food company VFC has acquired the Meatless Farm brand, rescuing the fellow Yorkshire plant-based brand from administration. The Meatless Farm brand name will be retained, with the product ran...

Proteins fermented by fungi win ReThink Waste

21 June 2023

Team Afterlife won first prize in the ReThink Waste Challenge with their idea to convert food waste into proteins using fungi. The judges praised their approach to a waste stream that is difficult to ferment. The team re...

Spreadability will make food production more sustainable

20 June 2023

Anouk Lie-Piang has developed a model to predict the influence of "enriched ingredients" on the structure of foods. Thinking from the functionality of ingredients opens new possibilities for more sustainable food product...

FNLI warns for impact of climate plans on food sector

20 June 2023

Food manufacturers fear the additional charges and huge tax increase on gas if government plans go through. FNLI is calling on the parliament to exempt entrepreneurs who cannot electrify because the infrastructure is not...

Online edition June: Construction | Cooling and freezing

19 June 2023

Put three owners of family-owned food companies and a director of an engineering firm at one table and you get an interesting insight into the dynamic world of building and renovation.   Measuri...