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VleesNL calls temporary employment ban unnecessary

The meat sector has been under increased scrutiny for some time due to discussions surrounding labor migration, temporary employment structures, and working conditions. As the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment wo..

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Lotgering boosts productivity with smart automation

14 October 2024

Lotgering, a leading producer of high-quality meat for dogs and cats, faced a significant challenge in their packaging process. The outdated packaging machine no longer met the demands of their modern production environm...

Column IJsbrand Velzeboer: Autocalypse on the production floor

14 October 2024

Automation brings many benefits to a company. Processes become more efficient, the workload is reduced, and you save costs by needing fewer employees. But there is a catch... Do you know John? He was a veteran. A bit ...

AI and robotics take center stage in the Vision+Robotics Track

14 October 2024

The ‘Vision + Robotics’ program at Wageningen University & Research (WUR) focuses on computer vision, robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI). On September 17th, the program’s researchers guided over 120 participa...

Explore the future of fresh produce packaging

14 October 2024

Did you miss Fruit Attraction 2024? No worries! ULMA Packaging offers you the chance to experience our latest packaging solutions for the fresh produce sector (potatoes, vegetables, and fruit) up close. Visit our showroo...

6 tips for a pragmatic CSRD report

14 October 2024

With the introduction of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) in 2024, many companies face the challenge of including sustainability information in their annual reports. Here are the 5 phases you need ...

Smart Industry Assessment at Bieze Food Group

14 October 2024

Bieze Food Group is the first company in the food industry to use the Smart Industry Assessment. IT Director Evert Nijkamp was closely involved in the process and shares his experiences. The company was guided by Sina Sa...

No guts, no glory: Investing in sensor technology

14 October 2024

Food producers and processors face significant challenges. The use of smart sensor technology in food processing offers part of the solution. The complexity and high variability of food products and processing are the ma...

Column Saskia Stender: Mail delivery robot

14 October 2024

Do you remember the good old days? When PostNL was still affordable, and mail carriers knew exactly where to go, even with a typo in the address? Those days seem long gone. The service was personal, fast, and when you se...

Charter for Healthy Food Transition launched

14 October 2024

On October 12, the Charter for Healthy Food Transition was presented at the PAN International Med and Nutrition Conference. Supported by various health organizations and the RIVM, the initiative calls for a dietary shift...

Organic food sales grow by 51% over five years

10 October 2024

Sales of organic products in the Netherlands have increased by over 50% in the past five years, according to recent figures from CPS GFK. With a growth of 51.7%, sales reached 1.4 billion euros, while the rest of the mar...

Innovation is key to growth in the food sector

10 October 2024

The Dutch food industry is facing significant pressure. Rising costs, a tight labour market, and high inflation present ongoing challenges for businesses. Despite these hurdles, there are positive signs, such as an incre...

Manure prices keep rising: livestock farmers under pressure

10 October 2024

Manure disposal costs are skyrocketing. Dutch dairy and pig farmers, in particular, are feeling the impact of record-high manure prices. Weekly manure price reports from DCA Market Intelligence, the benchmark for manure ...

Nature’s Pride focuses on CO2 reduction and improved hygiene

09 October 2024

Nature’s Pride and Berries Pride, together with their growers ACP from Peru and ZZ2 from South Africa, have launched an ambitious project to reduce CO2 emissions and improve access to water and hygiene (WASH). This colla...

GroentenFruit Huis and food banks launch collaboration

09 October 2024

Voedselbanken Nederland, GroentenFruit Huis, Groente & Fruitbrigade, and Groentebrigade Manna have signed an agreement to improve access to fresh and healthy food for people living in poverty. The agreement was forma...

FNLI: Scarcity and climate put pressure on the food industry

09 October 2024

The Dutch food industry is facing significant pressure due to increasing scarcity of raw materials and the impact of climate change. Despite a production value of €114.4 billion in 2023, the latest figures from the Monit...