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Is more protein always better?

High-protein products are becoming increasingly common in supermarkets. In the United States, 61 percent of consumers increased their protein intake in 2024. In 2019, that figure was 48 percent. Manufacturers responded b..

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Food Tech Event 2026 – the one-stop trade fair for the food industry

07 April 2026

On 20 and 21 May 2026, the 3rd edition of Food Tech Event will take place: the one-stop-shop trade fair for food production and processing. For two full days, the Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertogenbosch will focus on innovatio...

Unite2Build: from existing factory to a reliable 3D foundation

07 April 2026

Unite2Build helps food companies gain clear digital insight into their existing factory. Using 3D reality capture, an accurate and up-to-date foundation is created for engineering, expansions and maintenance. The chal...

Hybrid meat gains ground in supermarkets

07 April 2026

Meat products with plant-based ingredients are no longer niche. Research by Foodvalley shows that hybrid products are widely present on supermarket shelves. Price and nutritional value play a clear role in this. Reint...

QING: More control with AI-driven Food Automation

07 April 2026

How do you automate a production process where no product is the same? Variations in shape, color, and structure, stricter quality requirements, and labor shortages make it increasingly difficult to maintain consistent q...

Food Scientist For Hire: from idea to foodproduct

07 April 2026

A good idea for a new food product is one thing. Actually developing a recipe that tastes great, has a long shelf life, and can be produced at scale is often far more complex. Food Scientist For Hire helps companies navi...

Coenco Liquid Foods: process solutions for liquid food

07 April 2026

Coenco Liquid Foods specialises in the design, construction, and implementation of advanced process installations for liquid food production. We support companies in the food industry with tailored solutions that make th...

CC Nederland: hygienic solutions for food industry

07 April 2026

In the food industry, everything comes together. Machines, installations and processes must seamlessly connect while meeting the highest standards of hygiene and reliability. No component operates on its own. Every eleme...

Unilever combines food division with McCormick

02 April 2026

Unilever is taking the next step in reshaping its portfolio. The company is bringing its entire food business together with McCormick. This creates a global flavor company with combined revenues of approximately $20 bill...

Fair pay for farmers and workers still falls behind

02 April 2026

Dutch supermarkets are still taking too few measures to ensure fair payment for farmers and workers. This is evident from the latest edition of Superlijst Sociaal. Although risks such as underpayment and child labor are ...

From standalone innovations to one integrated whole

02 April 2026

At the end of March, I attended the ZIE event in Rotterdam. For me, it marked the kickoff of the 2026 event season. And it brought a lot of energy. A lively exhibition floor, conversations happening everywhere, spontaneo...

Dutch Consumers Organisation calls for fewer bulk promotions

01 April 2026

Albert Heijn relies heavily on bulk promotions and is therefore under scrutiny. The Dutch Consumers Organisation is urging the supermarket chain to scale back these offers, starting with unhealthy products. The debate ga...

Foodvalley accelerates scaling of ‘Balanced Proteins’

01 April 2026

Foodvalley and Food System Innovations (FSI) are joining forces to scale up Balanced Proteins. These products, which combine animal and plant-based proteins, are gaining increasing international attention. Through a new ...

Hands Off and Chocolatemakers join forces

01 April 2026

Hands Off and Chocolatemakers are combining their activities and, together with the brand CLARO, will continue as The Chocolate Impact Group. With three brands under one roof, the company aims to make sustainable chocola...

The Greenery and BelOrta launch partnership

31 March 2026

The collaboration between BelOrta and The Greenery has officially started. The Belgian and Dutch grower cooperatives have received recognition as a Transnational Union of Producer Organizations (TUPO). This formally esta...

From sampling to full control in the fruit sector

31 March 2026

OneThird is taking the next step in quality control within the fresh produce chain. The company from Enschede has received a €1 million Innovation Credit from RVO. With this funding, it is developing a spectral imaging s...