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About this issue
Focus on Food Safety
WELCOME to this second issue of Food for Thought, in which food safety is chosen as the leading theme. Around the world, food safety is of major importance. Highlights on research, developments in technology, and entrepreneurship in this field are being presented here, which clearly demonstrate that the Netherlands has a lot to offer in these respects. These articles on food safety are interspersed with interesting announcements on other food-related topics. Get in touch - there is much more to find out!
"Food Safety - Multiple lines of approach"
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About Food for Thought
Written for food industry decision makers, Food for Thought reports periodically on agrofood activities and advances within the Netherlands. Its articles, overviews and white papers provide an overall perspective on food technologies, innovations and R&D taking place here.
Coca-Cola opens new can production line in Dongen - Site boosts local production by 30%
Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade drinking Coke from first can
Coca-Cola Inc. (Atlanta, GA) has opened a new can production line in Dongen, the Netherlands, expanding the company's local production capacity by 30%.
Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade Frank Heemskerk presided at the opening of the new facility.
"The opening of the can production line underscores the importance of the Dutch consumer market for Coca-Cola," Heemskerk said.
Company officials laud the Dongen site for its opportunities for future growth, and environmentally friendly innovations. The site is also expected to enhance the company's local customer base.
"This expansion offers us more flexibility when responding to individual customer demands as well as continuous quality," said Kris Moortgat, Operations Director, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Netherlands.
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Safety and preservation issues with mildly processed foods
Mildly processed, ready-to-use foods are becoming increasingly popular. Due to the mild processing treatments, the sensory and nutritional characteristics of the ingredients are well preserved...
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Faster detection of Salmonella contamination in the food chain
Check-Points B.V., established in 2002 and located in the Food Valley region, has developed a patented system for fast and specific identification of a range of micro-organisms. The Premi® Test Salmonella...
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Bacteriophages: Fighting off disease-causing germs
Bacteriophages - Greek for "bacteria eaters" - were discovered nearly a century ago. Bacteriophages are viruses capable of infecting only bacteria and are among the most common microorganisms...
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Reporter gene bioassays for detection of very low levels of compounds
Amsterdam-based BioDetection Systems' (BDS) innovative CALUX® cells have been tailored so that they produce light in a dose-dependent way when...
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Unparalleled focus on food safety at Wageningen University and Research Centre
Wageningen University and Research Centre (Wageningen UR) is one of the few universities in Europe with the ability to offer education and research...
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Follow-up on weight management from Food for Thought issue #1:
Body shape determines dietary recommendations
A new study from the Dutch research organization TNO demonstrates that the body shapes of overweight people...
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Small Bites:
Short articles on food developments in the Netherlands
- Predicting functionality of fermenting microorganisms
- Substantial salt reduction in food products now feasible without loss of taste
- TNO extends its artificial gut platforms (TIM) to predict Plasma Glucose Response and Glycemic Index
- Safeguarding our foods by expanding knowledge
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Editorial Advisory Board Dutch Food Industry Network
The Netherlands
Anne Mensink/Food Valley
Roger Kleinenberg/Netherlands
Foreign Investment Agency
Kees de Gooijer/Food & Nutrition Delta
USA
Allison Turner/Netherlands
Foreign Investment Agency
Caroline Feitel/Ministry of
Agriculture, Nature and Food
Quality
Bart Sattler/Netherlands Office
for Science and Technology
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Links to Dutch Food Industry Network
Netherlands Foreign Investment
Agency
www.nfia.com
Food Valley
www.foodvalley.nl
Food & Nutrition Delta
www.foodnutritiondelta.nl
Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and
Food Quality
www.minlnv.nl
Netherlands Office for Science and
Technology
www.hollandtrade.com
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About Holland Food Valley
Knowledge, enterprise and innovation are the key factors for success. Holland Food Valley brings them together. Boosting competitiveness through innovation. Introducing entrepreneurs to research institutes, government, and each other. Starting research projects and businesses. Raising the sector's profile. This is the Holland Food Valley creed! Our wide network and various projects allow us to help you optimize, overhaul and expand business.
www.foodvalley.nl
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