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Adjiedj Bakas: 'Our view on food is far too problematic'

The food industry is dynamic and a sector that is full of developments and trends. What trends can we expect in the near future? We spoke to one of the Netherlands' most renowned trendwatchers: Adjiedj Bakas. For over..

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Stricter rules for pesticides in imported food

20 September 2024

On 18 September 2024, the European Parliament rejected two proposals from the European Commission that would have allowed small amounts of pesticides, banned in the EU, to be present in imported food. This decision ensur...

Chocolate prices continue to rise due to cocoa shortage

20 September 2024

Over the past few years, the price of chocolate products has increased significantly. This is due to rising costs for ingredients like dairy, sugar, and energy, but also because of a cocoa shortage. Since the beginning o...

Stricter rules for junk food advertising in Great Britain

20 September 2024

From October 2025, stricter rules on junk food advertising will come into effect in Great Britain. Both television and online platforms will face limitations on advertising unhealthy food products. This new policy is par...

New trend: meat substitutes that don’t mimic meat

19 September 2024

The Dutch market for meat substitutes is undergoing a significant shift. Plant-based products that don’t aim to resemble meat are gaining in popularity. This trend, known as "Plant Forward," aligns more closely with chan...

Chemicals in food packaging: a growing health concern

19 September 2024

Recent research shows that thousands of chemicals from food packaging and other food contact materials (FCMs) are making their way into our food. These substances, known as food contact chemicals (FCCs), can be harmful t...

VSD, Vivochem, and Ferr-Tech announce partnership

19 September 2024

VSD Food Machinery has announced a strategic partnership with chemical distributor Vivochem and water treatment company Ferr-Tech. The goal of this collaboration is to integrate FerSol, an innovative and sustainable clea...

New Slicing Center of Excellence now open

19 September 2024

The brand-new MULTIVAC Slicing Center of Excellence in Buchenau (just 365 km from the center of the Netherlands) has recently opened its doors! Are you a producer or processor of deli meats or cheese slices and intereste...

Perfect laser coding on almost all materials

19 September 2024

Did you know that almost any material can be marked with a laser? It’s even possible to laser code on foil without damaging the barrier. Solaris Laser offers the most comprehensive range of lasers in the market, providin...

Ultra-processed food: what do the Dutch really think?

18 September 2024

Ultra-processed food has been under scrutiny for some time, mainly due to potential negative health effects. But what do Dutch consumers really think about it? A recent study by Wageningen Food & Biobased Research an...

Fewer food infections reported in the Netherlands since 2016

18 September 2024

For the first time in seven years, the number of food infections in the Netherlands has decreased. In 2023, 911 outbreaks were reported, significantly fewer than the 1,173 reported the previous year. The number of people...

The added value of using robots

17 September 2024

Attracting new production staff and retaining current employees is becoming increasingly difficult. In some cases, the latter is simply not feasible. Employees retire, become chronically ill, or relocate. If they resign ...

Link between ultra-processed foods and type 2 diabetes confirmed

16 September 2024

A large-scale European study has confirmed a clear link between the degree of food processing and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Conducted among over 311,000 participants across eight countries, the study adds t...

Global demand for chicken grows, but oversupply looms

16 September 2024

The global poultry sector is benefiting from a strong rise in consumption, according to a recent report by RaboResearch. After a period of slow growth, chicken consumption is expected to increase by 2.5% to 3% in 2024. T...

14% increase in sustainable food sales in 2023

13 September 2024

Consumers spent 14% more on food with sustainability labels in 2023 compared to the previous year. Total expenditures on sustainable food reached €12.6 billion, spread across supermarkets, foodservice, and specialty stor...

Food waste in supermarkets drops to 0.89%

13 September 2024

Food waste in Dutch supermarkets has decreased further to 0.89% of their purchase volume in 2023, a reduction of 35% compared to 2018. These figures were presented to Minister Femke Marije Wiersma of Agriculture, Fisheri...