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Book presentation The Future of FOOD

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..

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Seagrass bread as a future-proof food source

19 May 2025

As sea levels continue to rise, agricultural land across the globe is coming under pressure. But where land disappears, a new type of crop could take root: seagrass. Environmental scientist Marieke van Katwijk sees poten...

Lidl, FrieslandCampina and ReGeNL launch soil restoration pilot

16 May 2025

Thirty dairy farms are taking part in a three-year pilot aimed at putting regenerative agriculture into practice. FrieslandCampina is leading the project, Lidl is providing financial support, and ReGeNL contributes with ...

Farm Dairy and PlanetDairy launch dairy blend

16 May 2025

One produces private label dairy in the Netherlands, the other is making strides with plant-based cheese in Scandinavia. Now, Farm Dairy and PlanetDairy are taking the next step together: a new dairy blend in which milk ...

Parmaham commits to measurable sustainability

13 May 2025

The production of Parmaham has become significantly more sustainable. Following a large-scale project, producers now have their own tool to actively address their environmental impact. The initiative was led by the Conso...

Online edition May 2025 | Food Safety

12 May 2025

Food safety isn’t just about ‘doing your best’. It requires structure, discipline and, above all, forward thinking. Yet in practice, it’s often treated as an afterthought. “Most companies mean well, but everythi...

The Future of Food 2025

12 May 2025

Before food ends up on our plates, it goes through a long and complex journey — and that journey is changing rapidly. Will the “Ozempic-isation” of society continue until obesity is a thing of the past? Will each city ha...

Column Judith Witte: Making tough choices

12 May 2025

A wide range of incidents came up this spring: warnings about kale and spinach containing bits of rubber, Indonesian Sajoer spice paste with shards of glass, pesto contaminated with pieces of plastic, and chocolate bars ...

Online tool WUR aids HACCP hazard identification

12 May 2025

Due to changes in legislation and developments such as climate change and the circular economy, many companies face serious challenges in conducting proper hazard identification and keeping their assessments up to date. ...

Dutch Truffle: truffle as a tailored ingredient

12 May 2025

Truffles, delicious fresh truffles for everyone. Dutch Truffle was founded in 2006 out of a passion for truffles. What started with importing fresh truffles for personal use, friends, and local restaurants has grown into...

Compaxo’s new floor: hygienic, durable and installed in one week by Ruys

12 May 2025

Compaxo, a family-owned company based in Gouda, has the ambition to be among the best food producers in the Netherlands. The recent renovation of its slicing department highlights this commitment. Within just one week, t...

Benefits of Liquid Food Safe Products in Production

12 May 2025

In food manufacturing, every detail matters – from raw materials to the finished product. Using food-safe additives that support preservation, texture, flavour development and pH control is essential. But when choosing y...

Column Pieter Vos: Time for action and subtainable choices

12 May 2025

Parkinson’s. I’m witnessing firsthand how devastating this disease can be through my father-in-law. In France, it’s officially recognised as an occupational illness for agricultural workers. In the Netherlands, it’s incr...

Sustainable solid board tray for poultry, meat and fish

12 May 2025

The new, innovative solid board machine-erected tray from Smart Packaging Solutions is made from recycled paper and supports responsibly produced packaging. It complies with the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regul...

GenAI enhances packaging safety and customer focus

12 May 2025

The rise of GenAI is impossible to ignore. But what does this mean for the packaging industry – and where are the opportunities and risks? The NVC Packaging Centre explored these questions in a recently published report....

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: ...