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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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The Dutch do not want to reduce meat consumption

17 April 2023

Dutch consumers are the least willing to change their meat consumption, according to a recent survey by Bonduelle. Of the six European countries surveyed, the Netherlands scores the highest (32%) in terms of the number o...

New genetic techniques for food raise doubts

17 April 2023

The Dutch are not necessarily against genetically modifying food crops, but have doubts about the effectiveness and safety of the new technologies. The Rathenau Institute has conducted extensive research into citizens' o...

Empack 2023

14 April 2023

The packaging event Empack combined with Packaging Innovations in Brabanthallen Den Bosch was visited by more than 6,500 professionals on 5 and 6 April 2023. "We look back on two beautiful and busy days full of networkin...

FSSC 22000 version 6.0 finally published

14 April 2023

The new FSSC 22000 standard version 6.0 was published on 31 March 2023. Audits according to the previous version (5.1) of the standard can still take place until 31 March 2024. From 1 April 2024, all audits must be condu...

COV improves position of temporary workers

14 April 2023

On Thursday 13 April, members of the Central Organisation for the Meat Industry (COV) approved the Fair Empolyment Code for flex workers. This code ensures more security for (international) temporary workers, by raising ...

Consumers positive about vegetable coating fruit and vegetables

13 April 2023

Applying a vegetable protective coating to fresh fruit and vegetables can ensure quality and extend shelf life. Wageningen Food and Biobased Research (WFBR) investigated what consumers know about such a protective coatin...

Online edition April 2023: Product innovation

11 April 2023

Almost all major challenges of our time are linked to our food system; the nitrogen debate, the climate crisis, the biodiversity problem, our health, the energy transition. Things have to change, everyo...

MULTIVAC reveals new website and brand identity

11 April 2023

MULTIVAC launched a new brand identity in early March, bringing together all aspects of their expertise in packaging and processing solutions. The renewed website is now online and designed in this new corporate identity...

Consumer willingness leads to circular economy

11 April 2023

A study by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) shows that the Dutch are willing to consume circularly if it is not more expensive or inconvenient.  The survey shows that most consumers are open ...

Van Loon Group wants to acquire Maître

11 April 2023

Van Loon Group wants to acquire Maître in Oude-Tonge. Maître produces chilled meals, meal components and soups for retail and foodservice. The acquisition is consistent with Van Loon Group's strategy to grow further in m...

Gebrs. Fuite wants to acquire Gosschalk

11 April 2023

Gebrs. Fuite wants to acquire sole control of Gosschalk by buying all shares in Gosschalk. The companies applied to the Consumer and Market Authority (ACM) on 3 April 2023 for approval of the acquisition. Gebrs. Fuite...

Jan Zandbergen Group opens new innovation centre

11 April 2023

30 March 2023 Jan Zandbergen Group celebrated the opening of their Food Innovation Centre in exclusive company during the event: 'The Taste of Innovation'. Invited guests could listen to lectures by Rabobank and Wagening...

Worries about safety of food are higher

11 April 2023

Consumer confidence in food safety generally declined in the period 2021 to 2023. In 2021, it was higher than a year earlier, where overall consumer confidence was still stable in the 2019 period. This is according to th...

Column Judith Witte: What is tasty?

11 April 2023

Lunchtime on the weekend. My daughter wants frikadellen: with curry sauce, mayonnaise and onions. That combo of salty and sweet, the creaminess of the sauce, and fresh crunch of the onions: it's irresistible to her. She ...

Peter Klosse: 'It will have to be pretty delicious!'

11 April 2023

Fact: coffee tastes different from a sandwich or an apple. "Tastes differ, but taste by itself is what it is. It exists, even if you haven't tasted it yet." Scientifically speaking, the phenomenon of 'taste' is still in ...