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Biscuit International: making logistics a piece of cake

Even a delicious cookie has smart logistics behind it. At its Broek op Langedijk facility, multinational Biscuit International operates its own transport fleet. Specialized software keeps transport planning under control..

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Rabobank: chilled convenience foods call for a local approach

13 October 2026

Demand for chilled convenience foods is growing in Europe. But what succeeds in one country does not automatically determine the approach elsewhere. For food manufacturers, the focus is therefore on what local consumers ...

ACM: sustainable farming requires better compensation

13 October 2026

Farmers who adopt more sustainable practices are not guaranteed to recoup their additional costs. The fifth Agro-Nutri Monitor again highlights the same bottlenecks in the food supply chain. The Netherlands Authority for...

Plant-based eating: half of Dutch people need help

13 October 2026

Swapping ground meat for lentils, or cow’s milk for a plant-based alternative. Through small swaps like these, Wissel ’ns Wat! aims to encourage Dutch people to eat plant-based foods more often. The approach focuses on o...

Electrification without additional grid capacity: on-site generation

12 October 2026

Replacing boilers and ovens gives food manufacturers opportunities to make production more sustainable. Many industrial installations are approaching the end of their service life. But grid congestion is preventing the s...

New emissions rules for pig and poultry farms

12 October 2026

The European Commission adopted common emissions rules for large pig and poultry farms. Animal nutrition, manure management, and housing are central to the new requirements. These aim to reduce emissions and cut unnecess...

VNO-NCW and MKB-Nederland call for supply chain agreements

12 October 2026

Investing in sustainability requires agreements on sales, compensation, and risks. VNO-NCW and MKB-Nederland therefore call for cooperation across the agrifood supply chain. This cooperation should enable companies to li...

Top 10 food trends 2027: from fermentation to gut health

12 October 2026

Economic pressures, climate concerns, and global uncertainty are making consumers more discerning than ever about food and drink. What a product offers needs to match their expectations. Health needs are becoming more sp...

Flanders plans mandatory cameras in slaughterhouses

09 October 2026

Flanders is taking a step toward mandatory cameras in slaughterhouses. The government approved the decree in principle. Most Flemish slaughterhouses have already installed cameras. They did so voluntarily or as part of c...

Food Pioneers: three food startups each win €50,000

09 October 2026

Kokumi, Weijnschenk, and Eese each won €50,000 in growth capital at the Food Pioneers Pitch Event. Investors at the event selected them from 16 startups that presented their products and growth plans. In their view, the ...

Plant-based protein in hospitals: progress remains unclear

09 October 2026

88% of hospitals have set a target to increase their share of plant-based protein. Only one in four publicly reports on progress. This makes it unclear whether the sector will meet its targets. These findings come from r...

Saving energy: toolkit for the oils and fats industry

08 October 2026

Producers of margarine, fats and oils have a new toolkit for saving energy. VIBE-2030 brings together solutions suited to their production processes. The toolkit provides insight into investments and expected energy savi...

Price-conscious consumers put pressure on the food market in 2027

08 October 2026

FoodService Instituut Nederland (FSIN) expects higher consumer prices to drive most revenue growth in 2027. Sales volumes are barely growing, while consumers weigh their purchases more carefully. This puts pressure on bo...

Belgian supermarkets struggle with the shift to plant-based food

07 October 2026

Belgian supermarkets still mainly promote meat and dairy in their flyers. For every plant-based offer, there are nine promotions for meat or dairy. Yet some chains are taking steps to support plant-based and hybrid produ...

Danish Crown restructures with a greater focus on Europe

07 October 2026

Danish Crown is bringing together seven business units and increasing its focus on Europe. The group wants to add more value to meat supplied by its owners. Manufacturing, sales, and product development will come under a...

NVWA investigates cattle registration fraud

07 October 2026

The NVWA-IOD is investigating suspected fraud involving two cattle traders in Overijssel. During searches, investigators found dozens of cattle that were not properly registered. According to the NVWA, this means the ori...