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2025 Trend Report for the Food and Beverage Industry

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..

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Animal welfare in meat production: NVWA pinpoints key issues

28 October 2024

The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) is making an urgent call for improvements in animal welfare within the meat industry. A recent report from the Bureau for Risk Assessment & Research (...

Water scarcity demands innovation in the food industry

25 October 2024

Water is an essential resource for the industry but is becoming scarcer than ever. With mounting pressure on water supplies, it is clear that companies in the food industry must be prepared for new challenges in water ma...

Nutreco opens innovative cell feed production facility

25 October 2024

On October 23, 2024, a significant milestone in the protein transition was reached in Boxmeer. Nutreco welcomed more than fifty industry representatives for the official opening of the world’s first dedicated food-grade ...

Decline in dairy herd pressures veal sector

23 October 2024

With the expected reduction in the dairy herd across Northwest Europe and stricter animal health regulations, securing sufficient calves is becoming increasingly challenging for the Dutch veal sector. Both calf imports a...

New Ant-nose sensor swiftly prevents food spoilage

22 October 2024

A new development in the world of sensors, the Ant-nose, offers exciting possibilities for the food industry. This electronic nose operates using a single antenna and relies on graphene oxide to detect volatile organic c...

Sugar tax slows juice sales and boosts soft drinks

22 October 2024

The increase in the consumption tax as of January 1, 2024, seems to be having an unintended effect on the drinking habits of the Dutch. While the tax was designed to reduce the consumption of sugary drinks, recent figure...

The Echte family introduces cheesespread with protein

17 October 2024

The Echte family, known for its butter and spreadable cheese, has expanded with a powerful new product: Echte Smeerkaas with protein. With reduced salt, lower fat, and an extra dose of added protein, this spreadable chee...

Foodvalley: €2 million in subsidies for SMEs in agrifood

17 October 2024

SMEs in the agrifood sector can now benefit from a new voucher program offered by Foodvalley, running until 2026. This program provides financial support to businesses aiming to develop and scale up innovative products a...

Bakery chain works on strategic vision for 2040

17 October 2024

The Dutch bakery sector is on the brink of significant changes. According to Frank Janssen, interim director of the Nederlands Bakkerij Centrum (NBC), the industry will face major challenges by 2040, including environmen...

Many Dutch people continue to eat meat

16 October 2024

The National Meat Survey 2024, conducted by Zest Marketing on behalf of Nederland Vleesland, provides insights into the opinions and perceptions of the Dutch population regarding the meat sector, meat consumption, sustai...

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...

Adjiedj Bakas: 'Our view on food is far too problematic'

14 October 2024

The food industry is dynamic and a sector that is full of developments and trends. What trends can we expect in the near future? We spoke to one of the Netherlands' most renowned trendwatchers: Adjiedj Bakas. For over...

Smart Industry Assessment at Bieze Food Group

14 October 2024

Bieze Food Group is the first company in the food industry to use the Smart Industry Assessment. IT Director Evert Nijkamp was closely involved in the process and shares his experiences. The company was guided by Sina Sa...

No guts, no glory: Investing in sensor technology

14 October 2024

Food producers and processors face significant challenges. The use of smart sensor technology in food processing offers part of the solution. The complexity and high variability of food products and processing are the ma...

Innovation is key to growth in the food sector

10 October 2024

The Dutch food industry is facing significant pressure. Rising costs, a tight labour market, and high inflation present ongoing challenges for businesses. Despite these hurdles, there are positive signs, such as an incre...