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More health risks in plant-based substitutes than expected

The vegan section in supermarkets continues to grow rapidly. But eating plant-based doesn't automatically mean fewer health risks. Research from the University of Antwerp shows that meat and cheese substitutes can someti..

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Dutch consumer opts for more sustainable products

04 April 2024

Increasingly, people are opting for products with more sustainable certification. This trend is highlighted in the annual Monitor Keurmerken Retail by Circana, showing significant growth in the sale of foods with sustain...

Spectacular relocation cooling system at Ameco

03 April 2024

On Friday, March 29th 2024 vakblad Voedingsindustrie had the unique opportunity to witness a remarkable event at Ameco BV in Apeldoorn: the relocation of their new sustainable cooling system. This marked a critical momen...

Most read articles March 2024

03 April 2024

March 2024 witnessed dynamic shifts and intriguing trends in the food and recycling industries, and we've compiled a list of the ten most read articles for you. These range from significant changes in recycling legislati...

The intriguing world of global food production

03 April 2024

The new series "Food for Thought", created by Kadir van Lohuizen and Doke Romeijn, sheds light on the complex and often surprising world of global food production. This series follows Van Lohuizen's earlier work "De Voed...

Protein Monitor: meat and dairy still favourites

02 April 2024

Dutch consumers continue to favour meat and dairy, as recent research indicates. Wageningen Economic Research conducted the first Protein Monitor on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LNV). T...

Jumbo sells peppers and cucumbers without plastic packaging

02 April 2024

Jumbo Supermarkets has announced that they will now sell red bell peppers, cucumbers, and soon spring onions from Dutch soil without plastic packaging in their over 700 stores and on their online platform. This initiativ...

Understand Nutri-Score better with new campaign

02 April 2024

The Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) launches the 'Kijk, vergelijk & kies' (Look, compare and choose) campaign on April 2, 2024. This initiative is a response to the recent legal implementation of the Nutr...

St. Paul to acquire Royal ERU

02 April 2024

St. Paul intends to acquire Royal ERU. This significant move, awaiting approval from the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM), signals a strategic shift in the industry. The deal follows an earlier collaboration ini...

The risks of smoke and smoke flavouring

29 March 2024

In the Netherlands, a country with a rich tradition in food processing, smoke has played a central role for centuries. From classic smoked salmon to more modern smoked tofu, the popularity of smoke endures. However, rece...

Dutch Supermarkets chart the course of the protein transition

29 March 2024

Dutch supermarkets have taken a significant step in the protein transition. For the first time, they have collectively published the ratio of plant-based to animal proteins in their sold products. This survey reveals tha...

Tighter standards for water use in Belgian food production

29 March 2024

The Belgian federal government has implemented stricter standards for water used in food production. This decision focuses on reducing the presence of PFAS and perchlorate in water for food and beverage production. These...

Where are the alternatives for harmful PFAS?

29 March 2024

The potential European ban on PFAS, set to possibly come into effect in 2025, is pressuring Dutch scientists and industrialists to find alternatives for these harmful substances. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances...

Belgian food industry in crisis

28 March 2024

Despite impressive figures, with a turnover of 81 billion euros and 102,000 direct jobs, the Belgian food industry is facing a concerning trend: for the fourth consecutive year, the volume of sales has declined. This con...

Foundation for success at Tony's and FrieslandCampina

28 March 2024

With a growth mindset and investment in technology, food companies can make significant improvements. See how digitalization lays the groundwork for success at Tony’s Chocolonely, FrieslandCampina, and Herman Jansen. ...

Discover the FAST-Solution for Food

28 March 2024

Monitoring Nutri-Score, managing use-by dates, and reducing waste: your food business is fully engaged in these activities. To further digitalize and optimize, you rely on a robust ERP that forms the blueprint of your bu...