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Food Tech Event evolves into a live innovation platform

Robotics, food safety, packaging legislation and sustainability took center stage at Food Tech Event 2026. On May 20 and 21, more than 2,000 professionals from the food industry gathered at the Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertog..

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Column Saskia Stender: Another certificate? Yes, for AI

12 May 2025

The smell of freshly baked cookies still lingers in the factory when we’re informed that yet another certificate is required. As if HACCP, BRC, and IFS weren’t enough already. Now there’s one more that you can’t ignore: ...

Book presentation The Future of FOOD

15 April 2025

In a setting that breathes innovation and future thinking, we proudly presented our book The Future of FOOD. Hosted by Koppert Cress, we gathered with our OSV network to not only hand over the first copy of the book, but...

Paul van Liempt: Blue-Collar Bonanza

14 April 2025

A few years ago, the outlook for skilled workers was bleak. But in 2025, things couldn’t be more different. The working class is sitting on a goldmine, says writer and journalist Paul van Liempt. This shift inspired him ...

Robotics offers opportunities for more efficient production

08 April 2025

The food industry is facing challenges such as labour shortages, rising costs, and the need for greater efficiency. More and more companies are turning to robotics as a practical solution. Are you considering it too? Rea...

The food sector stands to gain from AI

07 April 2025

The Dutch labour market is changing rapidly, and companies in the food industry are feeling it too. Staff shortages are increasing, while the pressure to boost productivity keeps rising. A recent analysis highlights an o...

Food industry leans too heavily on manpower

27 March 2025

The Dutch food processing industry still runs largely on manual labour. But that model is beginning to strain. While other sectors are investing heavily in automation, productivity in food production has barely moved in ...

Electrify your business with thermal energy storage

11 March 2025

With ENERGYNEST, your company can store generated electricity, excess heat, or surplus steam and use it as heat at a later time—precisely when you need it. This tailored solution for the food industry ensures more effici...

Food Tech Event on May 14 and 15, 2025

10 February 2025

On May 14 and 15, the Brabanthallen in ’s Hertogenbosch will host the Food Tech Event, the one-stop trade fair for food production and processing. Visitors will find everything related to their processing and production ...

2025 Trend Report for the Food and Beverage Industry

20 November 2024

2025 promises to be a transformative year for the food and beverage sector. Strengthen your business strategy and gain a lasting competitive edge with this practical guide to the industry’s most significant challenges an...

Food industry accelerates automation due to labor shortages

21 October 2024

The persistent labor shortage is pushing the Dutch food industry to accelerate investments in automation. This technological advancement is necessary to boost productivity and strengthen their competitive position. "Acce...

Online edition October 2024: Smart Food Manufacturing

14 October 2024

Read insights from the roundtable discussion with six experts on the opportunities and challenges of smart food manufacturing. Trendwatcher Adjiedj Bakas shares his unique perspective on how we perceive...

Who wants to move forward must invest: robotics and vision technology

14 October 2024

The food industry is facing numerous challenges: shortages of raw materials and resources, rapidly changing consumer trends, and a lack of (skilled) personnel, just to name a few. What role can high-tech solutions, robot...

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...

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...