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ARIE regulation in the food industry: do you know the risks?

The ARIE regulation has been in force in the Netherlands since January 2023. Its purpose is to prevent major workplace accidents involving hazardous substances and protect employees’ safety. Employers bear most of the re..

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Manon Houben: ‘It’s always about chain systems'

07 April 2026

Manon Houben, chair of VleesNL, is proud of her sector. “As chair of VleesNL, I advocate for the people who work hard every day to bring a quality piece of meat to the consumer’s plate, as well as for greater appreciatio...

Phase-out of F-gases forces food sector to act

07 April 2026

Cooling and freezing are essential in the production, storage, and transport of food products. The use of synthetic refrigerants has been gradually reduced under European legislation since 2015. That phase-out has now ac...

Column Pieter Vos: Just a quick fix and off we go!

07 April 2026

Is there a nasty (symbolic) bump in the road on your way to your destination? Or a pothole? Then we’re tempted to take a quick little swerve around it, or, if necessary, make an even bigger detour. Anything is better tha...

Improved product through ingredient toasting

07 April 2026

Creating vegan alternatives for meat and dairy is not easy. A major challenge is making common ingredients such as beans and grains taste like something they are not: meat, cheese, or milk. Texture and mouthfeel must als...

Bolscher achieves 92% lower CO₂ emissions

07 April 2026

What if, as a meat producer, you decide to look at your own impact in a completely different way? Not starting with solar panels or electric cars because that is what is expected, but with a fundamental question: are we ...

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...