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Tradefairs in food

The food industry is bustling with activity once again, as numerous trade shows and events are scheduled to take place. Among the recent trends, a subtle shift has been noticed: some annual trade shows are transitioning ..

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Net Congestion and its Impact on Businesses

13 December 2023

Despite maintaining a stable electricity consumption compared to a decade ago, the Netherlands is grappling with severe net congestion. This congestion is hindering opportunities for new establishments and expansions of ...

Biodiversity in the Supermarket: Do We Truly Consider It?

13 December 2023

Do products fly off the shelves when they are produced in a way that positively impacts biodiversity? Or does the consumer remain indifferent? Communication scientists Julia Shen and Marijn Poortvliet from Wageningen Uni...

Biofilms in the food industry: the role of key bacteria

13 December 2023

Biofilms, resilient slime layers on stainless steel surfaces, pose a persistent challenge in the food industry. A recent study, funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowship, sheds new light on the intricate interactio...

Vergeer and adapa develop innovative cheese packaging

12 December 2023

Vergeer, a leading Dutch cheese supplier, and adapa, a specialized packaging company, join forces to create an innovative cheese packaging that not only catches the eye on the refrigerated shelf but also meets strict req...

Vacuum packaging is once again in style!

12 December 2023

Vacuum sealing fresh food not only saves plastic, space, and extends shelf life but also makes the product stackable and provides optimal protection. When using mono-material, the packaging is also ready for recycling! M...

Changing price trends in the food industry in 2023

12 December 2023

In October of this year, the selling prices in the food industry increased by only 0.7 percent compared to the same month last year, marking the lowest price increase of the year. In January, a significant increase of 18...

Fisheries Committee wants enhanced transparency in seafood

12 December 2023

In a recent report, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) stress the need for increased efforts in enhancing consumer information, market transparency, and traceability for fishery and aquaculture products within the...

Sustainability Reporting: Challenge for Businesses in 2024

12 December 2023

In 2024, the business landscape is poised for a pivotal transformation with the introduction of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), a European reporting mandate in the realm of sustainability. This d...

Rabobank Anticipates Mild Economic Growth in 2024 and 2025

12 December 2023

Rabobank predicts a modest expansion of the Dutch economy in 2024 and 2025, primarily driven by purchasing power recovery. Despite this growth, it does not directly translate into a broad prosperity increase. In 2023, th...

UV Light: Unlocking the Potential of Circular Polymers

12 December 2023

In the pursuit of a sustainable circular economy, Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is delving into the ULTRADREAM project, investigating the development of biobased renewable polymers with inherent biodegradabi...

DNA Services acquires customers from OMNIS-it

11 December 2023

DNA Services has acquired a portion of the clients from OMNIS-it in Nieuw-Lekkerland. This agreement has been reached between the two IT companies. The acquired client portfolio includes various leading businesses such a...

Stagnant organic market: Opportunities and challenges

08 December 2023

The organic food and agriculture sector is in a dynamic phase, with a growing demand for sustainable food production. Despite this demand, market growth is currently stagnant, posing challenges for the industry. This upd...

Revolution in eating habits EU: Plant-based on the rise

08 December 2023

A recent pan-European survey, funded by the EU's Smart Protein project, sheds light on evolving dietary trends across the continent. Titled ‘Evolving appetites: an in-depth look at European attitudes towards plant-based ...

Food Profiles: Understanding the Dynamics of Food Choices

08 December 2023

Every day, we make decisions about what to eat and how to do it. These choices are influenced by personal preferences, socio-cultural routines, and deep-seated beliefs. Food is more than just sustenance; it reflects our ...

Methylcellulose: Misleading or indispensable?

08 December 2023

In an era where food consciousness takes center stage, consumers aspire to embrace edibles adorned with a 'clean label': the fewer E-numbers or loaded ingredients adorning their food packages, the better. Yet, even in th...