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Local food? A great idea (on paper)

Getting your groceries straight from a nearby farm, who wouldn’t want that? Less transport, fairer prices for farmers, shorter supply chains. Governments have been trying to promote it for years. Still, making local food..

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Ruys Group and Cold Care Group join forces

18 December 2023

The Ruys Group, a prominent name in industrial flooring, is joining forces with the Cold Care Group. This collaboration strengthens Cold Care Group's international position in the construction of controlled environments,...

Protein Challenge Rewards 6 Innovative Food Concepts

18 December 2023

On Thursday, December 14, six entrepreneurs from North Holland and Flevoland were presented with a €10,000 check in recognition of their innovative contributions to the Protein Challenge. This initiative, organized by th...

Increase in NVWA Rates as of January 1, 2024

18 December 2023

As of January 1, 2024, the rates of the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) are set to rise. These rates encompass various activities, including inspections, re-inspections, system supervision, certif...

PALI Geldrop Halts Slaughtering Operations

14 December 2023

PALI Group has decided to close its own pig slaughterhouse, known as 'PALI Geldrop.' The decision stems from limitations in the permit, preventing further expansion in Geldrop. Slaughtering activities will be transferred...

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...