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Labor shortages push food industry towards robotics

Food manufacturers are heavily investing in robotics to address labor shortages. Robots can make production processes more efficient and improve working conditions, but their implementation is not straightforward. Raboba..

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New genetically modified potato

06 June 2024

A new genetically modified potato, developed by potato breeder Dave Douches from Michigan State University, has been granted exemption from biotechnology regulations in the United States. Known as Kal91.3, this potato of...

Scientists discover fungus that breaks down plastic

06 June 2024

A marine fungus, Parengyodontium album, has been found to break down plastic. This was recently announced in the journal Science of the Total Environment. The fungus lives on plastic waste in the ocean and breaks down po...

Better packaging with advanced skin vacuum films

06 June 2024

Sealed Air Corporation, a pioneer in packaging technology and sustainability, proudly announces the introduction of three groundbreaking skin packaging top films. These new films are designed to set new standards in pack...

Sustainable hygiene practices: How to approach it?

06 June 2024

The food industry faces the challenge of ensuring food safety while sustainability becomes increasingly important. How can you make the hygiene process more sustainable without compromising on food safety, efficiency, an...

Radboud: sustainable plastic is not a silver bullet

05 June 2024

Sustainable plastic turns out not to be the solution it appears to be. Despite the annual production of hundreds of millions of tons of plastic and the search for alternatives, turns out that so-called sustainable plasti...

Vion shifts focus to Benelux reassesses German operations

05 June 2024

Vion, a leading player in the meat industry, is emphasizing the strengthening of integrated supply chains within the Benelux region. The company is committed to sustainability and value creation for all its partners. Thi...

Top 10 best read articles of May 2024

05 June 2024

The top 10 best-read articles of May cover the impact of new regulations, innovative techniques, and trends shaping the sector. From cost increases due to welfare standards to the introduction of reusable packaging, and ...

Prevention is better than cure

04 June 2024

A periodically serviced printer and/or labeler performs optimally and has a longer lifespan. "We regularly find when a fault occurs that it could have been prevented if the machine had been serviced periodically," Robert...

Machine videos about processing and packaging food

04 June 2024

Visuals convey powerful messages, which is why MULTIVAC Netherlands is launching its own YouTube channel. Short, informative videos offer an exclusive look at the latest technologies in fresh food processing and packagin...

Worrying figures for Dutch fishermen

03 June 2024

Dutch fishermen are facing a tough year. The cutter fishery suffered a loss of 3.1 million euros in 2023, a sharp decline compared to the 3.7 million euros profit in 2022. The shrimp fishery saw a dramatic loss of 8 mill...

Optimization of cold chains can halve food waste

03 June 2024

Almost a third of the food produced globally each year is wasted, while around 800 million people suffer from hunger, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). A new study from the U...

Amcor opens innovation center in Belgium

31 May 2024

Amcor has opened its latest European Innovation Center in Ghent, Belgium. Here, the packaging leader will collaborate with European brands and retailers to design packaging that benefits both consumers and the environmen...

Cauliflower proves popular in the Netherlands

31 May 2024

Cauliflower is one of the most beloved vegetables in the Netherlands, with an annual consumption of 3.2 kilos per person. North Holland is the epicenter of cultivation, with most cauliflower destined for the domestic mar...

LIVEKINDLY achieves 600% production growth

30 May 2024

LIVEKINDLY Collective has achieved a 600% increase in production for LIKE Chicken Bites at its Oss facility, expanding from 2,500 to 15,000 tons per year. This success was made possible through the reconstruction of the ...

Ensuring Continuity with Nocotech

30 May 2024

Nocotech provides reliable protection against harmful microorganisms such as Listeria, Salmonella, and EHEC. By maintaining low infection pressure, Nocotech improves food safety and reduces product loss. This results in ...