The objective of the present study was to investigate the influence of age, body weight, and the average daily gain at first insemination on the litter’s size of Topigs Norsvin TN70 gilts. This research was implemented in a specific pathogen-free (SPF) commercial swine farm which is located in the eastern …

The demand for a more transparent way of producing food is a global trend. Consumers are concerned about the way their food is produced. The food scandals of the last decades were not helpful in creating a transparent way of producing food and trustability towards the food sector was compromised. Many …

Both plant-based and dairy milk has been a deeply integrated nutrient source for cultures across the world. Although dairy milk provides essential nutritious value, plant-based milk could serve as a nutrient, more environmentally friendly, and fewer saturated fat containing substitute to dairy milk. …

The cow’s milk consumption is declining in the Netherlands, whereas dietary trends showed a growing demand for plant-based milk. Due to the rise of conscious consumerism, plant-based milk products became more attractive towards the millennials. Research was needed to indicate values for fresh cow’s milk …

In the food industry water is commonly used in production. The egislation on water quality is focused on drinking water. The question arises: How should European producers of dry bulk food ingredients approach their decisions on process water quality considering production efficiency and the food safety …

The impacts of the current food system and the consequences for future generations lead to the need of taking action in form of a dietary shift towards more plant-based diets. It is believed that this transition will not only benefit people’s wellbeing, but also prevents an exhausting exploitation of …

The aim of this research was to find out in how far the Netherlands could learn from Sweden regarding the use of manure, in order to create awareness within the equine sector on sustainable solutions. The number of horses in Europe exceeds 5 million and keeps increasing, therefore contributes to greenhouse …

The world is wasting food. This is a problem for the environment, for the economy but also for society. While over the past years, there can be a growing interest recognized there is still no significant change in the attitude and behaviour around food waste. From a business perspective, there may be …

Veganism and vegetarianism is a globally growing practice that is becoming of high social relevance. However, Egypt is an overlooked country when it comes to the widely discussed topic of veganism/vegetarianism. There is a lack of statistical analysis as well as plant based food market presence. The …

Feedback is potentieel het krachtigste onderdeel als het gaat om het ondersteunen van het leerproces van studenten. De voorliggende masterscriptie geeft de uitkomsten weer van praktijkgericht onderzoek naar het geven van feedback bij de Engelstalige bacheloropleiding International Business aan Fontys …