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Melkunie products get Beter voor Natuur & Boer certification

The first Melkunie milk and buttermilk bearing the Beter voor Natuur & Boer certification are now available in supermarkets. With this move, Arla Foods, Melkunie's parent company, initiates a phased sustainability tr..

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Jaap Korteweg: "We don’t need cows for delicious cheese"

09 September 2024

Jaap Korteweg is a man with innovative ideas who never stops at just dreaming. He takes action, rolls up his sleeves, and gets things done—that’s what defines Jaap Korteweg. After founding De Vegetarische Slager and sell...

Rival Foods: “We are changing the protein market”

09 September 2024

Shear cell technology is a new method for adding texture to plant-based proteins. The start-up Rival Foods has successfully scaled this technique from lab level to industrial production. This summer, the company opened a...

Column IJsbrand Velzeboer: The curious case of beans

09 September 2024

Beans often require intensive processing to make them palatable and edible, such as defatting and starch modification. The risk of UPF (Ultra Processed Foods) is ever-present, but there are more hazards to consider. I...

Food-grade oils from FenS keep production lines running at Borgesius

09 September 2024

“The show must go on,” even when a new conversion is required. Industrial baker Borgesius can't afford to have production lines down. “Everything is interconnected,” says Thomas Harms from the technical department. Toget...

Ameco: ‘Our focus is on maximizing the value of the entire animal’

09 September 2024

The massive relocation of Ameco’s new cooling system in Apeldoorn this past spring attracted a large crowd. This comes as no surprise, as how often do you get the chance to witness such a spectacular operation? Now that ...

Towards Bean Deal 2.0: beans are brilliant!

09 September 2024

On July 14, 2022, the Bean Deal was signed by 56 parties representing the entire legume supply chain. This number has since grown to 72 organizations. The goal: to put Dutch-grown legumes on the map. But why is this so i...

Plankton offers potential, but also challenges

09 September 2024

The food industry is increasingly paying attention to plankton as an ingredient, though few companies have ventured into this space. One pioneer in this area is the supplement producer PLNKTN. After Thom Siersema’s st...

Choice Overload Monitor: Consumers long for the past

09 September 2024

More than six out of ten Dutch consumers believe we should strictly follow seasonal eating habits to reduce our environmental impact. There is also considerable support for so-called "odd" produce, such as crooked cucumb...

Van Rooi Group launches sustainability initiative Verde Varken

09 September 2024

Van Rooi Group has announced the establishment of Stichting Verde Varken, an initiative focused on improving animal welfare, environmental protection, and transparency within the pig farming industry. This launch is the ...

Why smart manufacturing companies choose hybrid steam boilers

05 September 2024

With the increasing focus on sustainability and cost savings, a hybrid steam boiler setup—where gas-fired and electric boilers work together—offers a practical solution. Many production companies still rely on gas-fired ...

Tackling plastic: 2 strategies for circular plastic by 2050

04 September 2024

TNO modeling indicates that the demand for plastic consumer packaging will increase by 17% if current consumption patterns continue. Applying circular strategies could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 62% and decrease ...

Top 10 food industry news of August 2024

04 September 2024

In August 2024, the food industry focused on sustainability and technological advancements. Denmark introduced a CO₂ tax on meat and dairy, and the merger between JBT and Marel received approval. PALI Meat closed its Oss...

Sustainable Packaging Solutions at FACHPACK 2024

03 September 2024

At FACHPACK 2024, MULTIVAC will showcase sustainable packaging and labeling solutions, with a strong emphasis on automation, digitalization, and visual inspection. Tray packaging with various materials The T 305 tr...

CO2 calculation simplified with new tool

03 September 2024

Companies are required to calculate their CO2 emissions, partly due to legislation such as the CSRD. Regreener supports businesses in this task with the free Regreener Footprint Navigator, a new tool that helps companies...

Quality and innovation: Dutch Truffle in the food industry

02 September 2024

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...