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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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Number of pig slaughters drops to lowest level since 2009

13 April 2026

Pig slaughter volumes in the Netherlands declined further in the first quarter of 2026. Slaughterhouses processed the lowest number of animals in over fifteen years. The contraction in pig farming is therefore directly i...

Dutch military takes action on food waste

10 April 2026

During large-scale field exercises abroad, the Dutch military provides thousands of soldiers with meals every day. Proper nutrition is crucial for deployability and endurance. At the same time, part of the food remains u...

Best read articles March 2026

10 April 2026

The food industry continues to evolve, with a wide range of topics shaping daily operations. From CO₂ reduction and automation to food safety, packaging, and workforce employability, these are issues that play a role on ...

Gaining control over complex engineering challenges

10 April 2026

NIRAS addresses a range of topics at the Food Tech Event. Production environments and the external factors influencing them are becoming increasingly complex. As a result, the need for clarity, cohesion, and proven, futu...

RIVM maps environmental impact of the food chain

10 April 2026

The environmental impact of food in the Netherlands is moving higher on the agenda. For companies in the food industry, pressure is increasing to gain clearer insight into their footprint. New figures from RIVM show wher...

Post-consumer plastic from packaging finds new purpose

09 April 2026

Verpact and recycler Uppact are entering into a partnership focused on plastic residual streams. The aim is to put hard-to-recycle packaging materials to practical use. The agreement responds to challenges within the Dut...

New Disc of Five emphasizes on plant-based

09 April 2026

The Dutch Nutrition Centre presents an updated Disc of Five. The familiar model has been revised based on recent scientific insights. The core remains recognizable, but clear shifts are visible in the recommendations. ...

Smart Production: automation for efficiency

09 April 2026

The MULTIVAC Group will demonstrate at interpack 2026 how Smart Production makes food production more efficient, transparent, and sustainable. The company is presenting integrated line solutions, vision systems, and digi...

Production requires more than ‘standalone’ technology

09 April 2026

Production processes in the food industry are becoming increasingly complex and more tightly interconnected. This calls not for isolated solutions, but for clarity, cohesion, and a partner that approaches technology in a...

Seafood performs strongly on climate and nutrition

08 April 2026

Seafood is gaining a stronger position in the discussion on sustainable food. New research by Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and the RIVM shows that many fish species have a relatively low climate impact. At ...

Meat sector launches social audits

08 April 2026

The meat sector has started independent social audits on working conditions, safety, and ethical business practices. These audits are part of the “Gezond, veilig en eerlijk werk in de vleessector” action plan by VleesNL....

High energy prices push up food prices

08 April 2026

Global food prices rose again in March. It marks the second consecutive monthly increase. This adds further pressure to commodity markets and cost levels across the food industry. According to the FAO, the increase is ma...

Online edition April 2026 | Cooling and Freezing

07 April 2026

There are many changes taking place in the cooling and freezing industry. Which trends are visible, and what are the most pressing issues in this sector where everything revolves around cold—colder—cold...

Hot issues in the cooling and freezing sector

07 April 2026

There are many changes taking place in the cooling and freezing industry. Which trends are visible, and what are the most pressing issues in this sector where everything revolves around cold—colder—coldest? We discuss th...

Online editie | Food tech event 2026

07 April 2026

You can keep scrolling, clicking and searching. Or you can simply come to the Brabanthallen in May. Because Food Tech Event 2025 brings together everything relevant to food production and processing und...