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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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What 33,657 inspections teach us about food safety

30 May 2024

Food safety oversight covers the entire food chain, from plant to animal. In 2023, the NVWA’s approach proved its value once again during an incident involving rodent poison. Immediate action was taken to mitigate risks....

Food companies urged for stricter lifestyle prevention

30 May 2024

The battle against overweight and obesity is progressing slowly. The Centraal Bureau Levensmiddelenhandel is calling on supermarkets and food companies to take lifestyle prevention more seriously. More action needed ...

Consumer trust in the food sector at an all-time low

29 May 2024

Consumer trust in the food sector is at an all-time low. A recent pan-European study shows that fewer consumers are making healthy and sustainable food choices. The EIT Food Trust Report, based on a survey of 19,642 cons...

ME-AT turns traditional German products vegan

29 May 2024

The vegan brand ME-AT the alternative, part of the Vion Food Group, presents three German classics in a plant-based version: Nuremberg sausages, Leberkäse, and Sauerbraten. These products not only look similar to their a...

Transparency in CO2 footprint of meat products at Van Loon Group

28 May 2024

Van Loon Group is taking a significant step towards sustainability by making the CO2 footprint of its meat chains fully transparent. Using blockchain technology and the CO2 footprint calculator from ImpactBuying, the com...

Efficient production lines with Mundi Technology systems

28 May 2024

An efficient production line is almost impossible without an automatic checkweigher. If a product does not have the correct weight, it is rejected, preventing underfilling or overfilling. Mundi Technology's checkweigh...

Cybersecurity in the food industry: Preparing for new legislation

27 May 2024

Dutch food companies are gearing up for the implementation of the Cybersecurity Act (Cbw). This law stems from the European NIS2 directive and mandates that more companies take cybersecurity measures. The law aims to enh...

Supermarkets reveal strategies for healthier choices

27 May 2024

Dutch supermarkets are committed to creating a healthier and more sustainable country. After five years of intensive research, they, along with the University of Groningen (RUG) and Wageningen University & Research (WUR)...

Most Dutch know little about plant-based protein sources

27 May 2024

Research from Green Chef shows that 67% of Dutch people do not know that proteins can also come from plant-based sources, despite our diet having a significant impact on the planet. Only 15% of respondents get most of th...

EU revises Listeria regulations for ready-to-eat foods

24 May 2024

The European Union is amending regulations concerning Listeria monocytogenes to align with the international Codex Alimentarius. This specifically affects ready-to-eat foods that can serve as a breeding ground for this b...

New cabinet presents opportunities for the food industry

24 May 2024

The new framework agreement from PVV, VVD, NSC, and BBB offers several positive points for the Dutch food industry. FNLI sees opportunities for entrepreneurs, emphasizing the role of the industry and the significant cont...

Podcast Video Series for theFood & Beverage Sector

24 May 2024

Join Aptean’s podcast videos covering a range of issues from Industry 4.0 and digital transformation to customer stories and ERP project successes. These are manageable topics that are easy to listen to. You can join ...

Major cost increase for chicken due to ECC welfare standards

23 May 2024

A new study reveals shocking cost increases for chicken meat in the EU due to stricter animal welfare standards. The introduction of the European Chicken Commitment (ECC) threatens not only to raise prices but also to ha...

Significant 10 percent decline in food industry revenue

23 May 2024

The Dutch food industry saw its revenue drop by nearly 10 percent in the first quarter of 2024. March was the most notable month, with a revenue decrease of 11.9 percent. January (-9.6 percent) and February (-7.4 percent...

Accelerating the protein transition: six key strategies

23 May 2024

The Dutch food industry faces a significant challenge: the way we produce and consume proteins is no longer sustainable. Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is leading the search for sustainable, fair, and balance...