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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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Those looking ahead won’t put sustainability on hold

25 March 2025

“Smart food companies will continue with sustainability,” says Ceel Elemans of ING, making it clear where he believes the industry should be heading. The European Commission aims to ease the burden on businesses with new...

BOON cuts prices: beans over 30% cheaper

24 March 2025

As of 1 April 2025, BOON will reduce the prices of its core product range by more than 30 percent. The legume producer aims to increase bean consumption in the Netherlands and contribute to a future-proof food system. Th...

Strong demand for chicken drives up hatching egg prices

24 March 2025

The Dutch hatching egg market is rebounding after several turbulent years. Falling feed costs and a sharp rise in demand for chicken are pushing prices up significantly, both within and outside Europe. The impact of avia...

Nestlé and UNESCO support next generation of food innovators

24 March 2025

Nestlé and UNESCO are joining forces to mobilise young people across the globe in support of sustainable food production. With their new initiative, Youth Impact: Because You Matter, the organisations aim to train future...

SnackWize acquires Lodewyck Gourmet

21 March 2025

As of 19 March 2025, SnackWize has acquired the activities of Lodewyck Gourmet. This move strengthens the company’s position in both foodservice and retail, while further expanding its broad and future-ready product rang...

Beef prices hit record highs: steaks getting pricier

20 March 2025

Beef prices are soaring, and consumers will soon notice the difference. A global shortage of cattle has pushed beef prices well beyond previous record levels in recent weeks. In the Netherlands, carcass prices are now ne...

Invest International invests millions in food innovation

20 March 2025

Over the past two years, Invest International has invested more than 48 million euros in Dutch entrepreneurs focusing on alternative protein sources. The organization, which operates alongside the regular market, support...

Favamole wins Kick Start Show: innovation with the fava bean

18 March 2025

Favamole, a fresh alternative to guacamole made from Dutch fava beans, has won first prize at the Kick Start Show. This event, held on March 12 at HAS Green Academy, gives young food entrepreneurs a platform to present t...

New plant-based snacks from Schouten Europe

17 March 2025

Schouten Europe is introducing two new plant-based snacks: Power Bites and Sea Bites. With this launch, the Dutch family-owned company aims to breathe new life into the meat and fish alternatives category. After years of...

Brew grain finds second life as pizza base

14 March 2025

BUS Whisky recently added a striking new item to its menu: a pizza made with brew grain from MaGie Creations. The distillery in Loosbroek is taking its first meaningful step toward turning production residues into food. ...

Electrify your business with thermal energy storage

11 March 2025

With ENERGYNEST, your company can store generated electricity, excess heat, or surplus steam and use it as heat at a later time—precisely when you need it. This tailored solution for the food industry ensures more effici...

Labelling law under review to lower supermarket prices

11 March 2025

The price gap between Dutch supermarkets and those in Belgium or Germany remains strikingly large. GroenLinks-PvdA wants to ensure consumers are no longer paying the price. MP Jesse Klaver is working on a legislative pro...

Column Judith Witte: On pros and cons

10 March 2025

In a previous column, I talked about fledgling offspring and their willingness to buy second-hand items through online marketplaces, surplus stores, and thrift shops. Very noble, of course! And environmentally conscious....

‘Camel milk is a promising niche market with opportunities.’

10 March 2025

At Kamelenmelkerij Smits, just a stone’s throw from Den Bosch, more than a hundred camels are kept. It is the only professional camel dairy farm in Europe. The (raw) milk is sold not only in the Netherlands but also in F...

Sustainable packaging: Challenges and opportunities

10 March 2025

Packaging needs to be more sustainable. Everyone agrees on that. But how? Companies must align their processes and products with evolving regulations, including the new Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). ...