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Fish can be as climate-friendly as legumes

Comparing the climate impact of protein sources takes more than emissions figures alone. What do you include in the calculation? And are you comparing a kilogram of caught fish with a kilogram of edible product? Research..

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Yme Kuiper renovates with confidence

23 June 2025

Yme Kuiper, based in Heerenveen, has been part of the food industry for 166 years. This family business, specializing in dried fruits, nuts, and seeds, continues to grow alongside the market, its customers, and evolving ...

Van der Lee expands freezing capacity

23 June 2025

While many fish companies in Urk are heading one way (towards salmon), Van der Lee Seafish prefers to go in the other direction (value-added products). A choice that has paid off well. With substantial growth in recent y...

Meat processor Wellink's facility feels brand new again

23 June 2025

F. Wellink Lekkerkerk BV is one of the largest pork processors in Europe. The company was founded in 1979 and is based in Lekkerkerk. After so many years, the inevitable question arises: renovate or relocate? The company...

Craftsmanship meets innovation: Cérélia expands

23 June 2025

Finding the entrance to Cérélia’s building on Baanhoek in Sliedrecht takes a bit of searching due to the renovation, but the smell of freshly baked pancakes points you in the right direction. The producer of, among other...

Cooling and freezing: Cost burden or opportunity to save?

23 June 2025

Building a new production hall or upgrading an existing cold storage facility - sooner or later, every food producer faces that decision. And it comes with a number of challenges: strict food safety regulations and sky-h...

No new building, but new standards for De Jong

23 June 2025

Koos de Jong, owner of Visgroothandel De Jong, found himself at a crossroads: invest in a brand-new facility or renovate the existing main site? For now, he chose the latter. With freshly installed walls, sealed with inn...

From field to freezer: smart blanching

23 June 2025

Frozen vegetables have become a staple in our kitchens. They’re convenient, have a long shelf life, and often still taste surprisingly fresh. But behind that handy bag of frozen green beans lies a complex production proc...

Column Saskia Stender: Chips in classy disguise

23 June 2025

The new Doritos packaging looks like someone at PepsiCo had a great idea on paper, but forgot to visit an actual supermarket. The chips now come in a cardboard box with a lid - neat, sustainable, responsible. At first gl...

Frequently asked questions about steam answered

19 June 2025

Curious how steam can make your production run more smoothly and keep quality consistent? In our FAQ, Scharff Techniek answers the most important questions about the benefits of steam, choosing the right boiler, and main...

Clean shoes at Marne Mosterd thanks to BOOTSCLEANER

19 June 2025

Marne Mosterd is one of the first food companies in the world to adopt an innovative shoe cleaner. This BOOTSCLEANER disinfects the inside of work shoes using UV-C light, which eliminates bacteria and fungi. On the fa...

Paper cap sets packaging industry in motion

19 June 2025

Tetra Pak is the first in the industry to test a paper cap on its Tetra Brik® Aseptic 1000 Mid packaging. In partnership with Aneto, Spain’s largest broth producer, the company has launched a pilot aimed at accelerating ...

Rival Foods secures millions for plant-based meat alternatives

18 June 2025

Rival Foods, the Dutch FoodTech scale-up based in Amersfoort, has raised €10 million in a Series B funding round. The round was led by pension investor APG on behalf of ABP. PYMWYMIC, ROM Utrecht Region, and existing sha...

‘Look-Smell-Taste’ now featured on 3,500 products

18 June 2025

Exactly one year after the launch of the Shelf Life Coalition, over 3,500 products now carry the ‘Look-Smell-Taste’ icons and the hand symbol. The coalition was initiated by Samen Tegen Voedselverspilling to reduce unnec...

New dietary guidelines from the High Health Council

18 June 2025

The Hoge Gezondheidsraad (High Health Council (HGR)) in Belgium has issued 17 new dietary recommendations aimed at improving public health. The focus is on reducing red meat consumption, increasing plant-based alternativ...

Alternative proteins are becoming less alternative

17 June 2025

What happens when shelves run empty, prices surge, and consumers are left looking for something else? In 2024, the alternative protein sector proved it’s no longer a niche but a growing pillar in the global push for effi...