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ForFarmers: from spot checks to automated code inspection

A packaging line is only truly automated when an operator no longer has to guess whether the required code is legible. At ForFarmers in Heijen, that final check made the difference between daily disruptions and a product..

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Efficient production with MES technology

28 January 2025

The food industry faces major challenges. Working more efficiently is no longer an option but a necessity. A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) can make all the difference. The food industry is dealing with signific...

Energy transition puts the food industry at a disadvantage

28 January 2025

The energy transition is putting pressure on the Dutch food industry. Companies within Cluster 6—a group of around 450 industrial businesses, including many food producers—are eager to become more sustainable but are hit...

We have to be smarter about water us in the food industry

28 January 2025

Clean water is becoming increasingly scarce, even in the Netherlands. This is a growing challenge for the food industry, a major consumer of drinking water. Rabobank has mapped out the challenges surrounding water usage ...

Uitgekookt expands with acquisition of Étumé

27 January 2025

Uitgekookt has completed the acquisition of Étumé, a move that aligns with the company’s growth strategy. With this acquisition, Uitgekookt is expanding its operations in the Nijmegen region and taking an important step ...

Major shifts in the animal protein market in 2025

27 January 2025

The European animal protein market is set for significant changes in 2025. Beef and pork production will continue to decline, while the poultry sector is expected to maintain strong growth. Structural challenges such as ...

Nudging gives organic products a significant sales boost

27 January 2025

A successful experiment in Finland has shown that nudging—subtle adjustments in store environments—can significantly increase sales of organic products. In a Finnish supermarket, sales of organic carrots rose by an impre...

More companies and revenue growth in the food industry

23 January 2025

The Dutch food industry experienced a modest revenue increase of nearly 2 percent in 2024, despite fluctuations in selling prices and a challenging first half of the year. The number of companies in the sector also grew,...

PAN launches Pesticide Consumption Guide

23 January 2025

The new Pesticide Consumption Guide by PAN-NL reveals which fruits and vegetables contain the highest levels of pesticides. An analysis of thousands of measurements conducted by the NVWA shows that citrus fruit is the mo...

New opportunities for duckweed as a protein source

23 January 2025

The research project ‘Duurzame eiwitten: Eendje meer’ is exploring the potential of duckweed as a protein source. Five Dutch universities of applied sciences are collaborating with companies and experts to optimize the c...

PPWR: What’s changing for the food sector?

23 January 2025

The new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which was officially published on January 22, sets strict requirements for packaging and packaging waste. The aim is to achieve a more sustainable economy. For the...

Mosa Meat submits EU approval request for cultivated fat

22 January 2025

Mosa Meat has reached a significant milestone by submitting its first application for market approval under the European Novel Foods regulation. With this application, the company focuses on cultivated beef fat, which ca...

V-Label launches C-Label for cultivated meat

22 January 2025

V-Label GmbH, known for its V-Label certification for vegan and vegetarian products, is introducing a new certification system for cultivated meat products: C-Label (with the C standing for ‘cultivated’). With this initi...

Compact tray sealer for Slagerij Markus

21 January 2025

Slagerij Markus efficiently packages its artisanal products with the compact T 255 tray sealer from MULTIVAC. This rotary table tray sealer allows meat specialties, ready meals, and even soups to be quickly and easily pa...

Increasing demand for Dutch fish: exports grow by 5%

20 January 2025

The Dutch fish and seafood trade recorded growth of over 5% in 2024 compared to the previous year. The export value reached €3 billion, with 52% originating from Dutch production. Imports increased by 3%, maintaining an ...

Dutch meat exports decline by 3% in 2024

20 January 2025

The export value of Dutch meat is expected to reach €10.7 billion in 2024, a decrease of 3% compared to the previous year. Import value is also down by 3.4%, amounting to €5.1 billion. Exports to Germany show a modest in...