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History

The role of the industry organisation, from yesterday to today

For the first time there was also a need to consult with government about the clarification of all kinds of regulations, their application and the administrative workload that came with them.
BVBVK/UPBIF was still fulfilling the task of information-provider. Although, in addition to members, we also endeavoured to keep government officials informed. Most of you will still recall the first negotiations about the whys and wherefores of various forms of intervention.
Information steadily began to take the form of communication, creating an exchange of knowledge that left everyone better informed and the wiser for it.
Running in parallel to the explosive developments caused by industrialisation and automation, matters of food safety and the environment attracted more and more attention from government departments. The call from the industry became louder to have a clear voice heard in consultation with these same departments. The exchange of knowledge within the industry also became more important, with greater mutual openness between members. Training and educating staff required investment. Communication became the common thread in the industry. Which meant that the range of tasks that members – and hence also BVBVK/UPBIF – had to carry out became increasingly broad.