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One in three employees sees AI as a threat

AI is gaining a foothold on the production floor, but employees have concerns. More than a third (34%) see the technology as a threat to their skills and expertise. In addition, 58% feel that decisions about digitalizati..

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BuRO: Stricter rules needed for cultivated meat tastings

25 June 2025

Kweekvlees proeven klinkt als toekomstmuziek, maar de praktijk is al begonnen. Toch blijkt de veiligheid bij deze proeverijen nog niet goed geregeld. Dat stelt BuRO, het bureau voor Risicobeoordeling & onderzoek, in ...

Crickets on the shelf: KRIKET launches in the Netherlands

24 June 2025

The Belgian company KRIKET is bringing its cricket-based products to the Netherlands. Its muesli bars, protein bars and granolas, all made with cricket powder, are now available at Holland & Barrett and Bever. The in...

Merick Schoute: 'It’s all about creating awareness'

23 June 2025

At the end of our interview with Vakblad Voedingsindustrie, Merick Schoute from Holie’s humbly says they were ‘lucky to break through.’ But that couldn’t be further from the truth: a creative mindset, smart strategy, a s...

Online edition: Refrigeration & Freezing | Construction & Renovation

23 June 2025

“They got ridiculously lucky,” says Merick Schoute from Holie’s at the end of the interview with Vakblad Voedingsindustrie. But that couldn’t be further from the truth: a creative mindset, sharp strat...

Cooling and freezing: not just about keeping things cool

23 June 2025

A conversation about cooling and freezing, especially when it comes to how systems work and how buildings retain cold, can easily turn into a highly technical deep dive. Fortunately, Ward Bliemer from Willemsen Isolatieb...

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 ...

Food Matters Live comes to Rotterdam

23 June 2025

For the first time in its history, the highly successful UK and Ireland-based event ‘Food Matters Live’ will set foot on the European mainland — and it’s chosen no less than the Netherlands: a global frontrunner in food ...

Recalls due to metal or plastic? Microscopy offers a solution

23 June 2025

Foreign particles in food remain a sensitive issue—especially when it involves metal or plastic. These types of findings can quickly lead to recalls, headaches, and reputational damage. Getting clarity fast is essential....

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...

Column Pieter Vos: Once upon a time...

23 June 2025

...there was this charming little company where everything was running smoothly. It started with just five people, then grew to ten, and eventually to a team of forty. Still, something feels off. The sense of ‘flow’ on t...

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...

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...

Jesus walked on water. (And so can you!)

23 June 2025

Take 45 grams of starch powder and mix in 25 ml of water to create a gooey paste. This sludgy substance is also known as “Oobleck.” You’ll notice: the starch doesn’t dissolve, it forms a suspension. We call this a “dilat...

Sales of snack vegetables continue to rise

23 June 2025

Healthy snacking is steadily gaining ground. In 2024, sales of snack-sized vegetables, tomatoes, cucumbers and bell peppers, rose by 16 percent in the Netherlands, according to figures from GroentenFruit Huis based on Ci...

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 ...