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PFAS in the food chain: FNLI calls for a European approach

PFAS enter the food chain through water, soil, and air. According to FNLI, the food industry cannot resolve this contamination on its own. The industry association is therefore calling for a European approach that addres..

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Eurozone food prices: unprocessed food costs 4% more

Eurozone food prices: unprocessed food costs 4% more

05 October 2026

Consumer prices for unprocessed food are rising faster in the eurozone. Eurostat estimates a year-over-year price increase of 4% in September 2026. A month earlier, the increase was 2.7%. Price increases for processed fo...

FAO: grain and sugar prices rise, meat and dairy prices fall

FAO: grain and sugar prices rise, meat and dairy prices fall

05 October 2026

The FAO Food Price Index rose 1.5 percent to 136.0 points in September 2026. Grain and sugar prices saw particu­larly strong increases on global markets. Transporta­tion disruptions and adverse weather put pressure on supp...

ARIE regulation in the food industry: do you know the risks?

ARIE regulation in the food industry: do you know the risks?

05 October 2026

The ARIE regulation has been in force in the Netherlands since January 2023. Its purpose is to prevent major workplace accidents involving hazardous substances and protect employees’ safety. Employers bear most of the re...

California introduces label for non-ultraprocessed foods

California introduces label for non-ultrapro­cessed foods

02 October 2026

California is introducing a new label for non-ultrapro­cessed foods. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the legisla­tion on September 28, 2026. Manufac­turers can voluntarily have their products certified under the new standard. ...

Cultivated meat tasting pilot extended by two years

Cultivated meat tasting pilot extended by two years

02 October 2026

The Dutch pilot for cultivated meat tastings has been extended by two years. Producers now have more time to organize controlled tastings. The process from dossier prepara­tion to tasting takes almost a year. The Code of ...

Food industry accounts for 19% of food waste in Europe

Food industry accounts for 19% of food waste in Europe

01 October 2026

The food and beverage industry generated 19% of European food waste in 2024. The EU generated a total of 57.9 million metric tons that year. That is 0.7% more than a year earlier, according to Eurostat. Households were t...

NIZO and partners aim to cut precision fermentation costs

NIZO and partners aim to cut precision fermenta­tion costs

01 October 2026

ECOFERM is investi­gating how continuous fermenta­tion can reduce the cost of producing alterna­tive proteins. The new consortium aims to retain microorgan­isms in the reactor. This should increase productivity and reduce en...

86% of leading brands lack organic products in supermarkets

86% of leading brands lack organic products in supermar­kets

01 October 2026

Sixty of the seventy largest brands have no organic products in Dutch supermar­kets. The findings come from research by Question­mark in collabo­ra­tion with RVO. None of the brands surveyed publishes a specific target for g...

The first PPWR requirements are in effect. Is your packaging data in order?

The first PPWR requirements are in effect. Is your packaging data in order?

01 October 2026

The first require­ments under the EU’s new packaging legisla­tion (PPWR) have been in effect since August 12. This makes detailed, verifiable packaging data increas­ingly important. Do you work with multiple types of pac...

Fall selection of pre-owned MULTIVAC machines

Fall selection of pre-owned MULTIVAC machines

01 October 2026

Not every investment calls for a brand-new machine. MULTIVAC refurbishes used machines with genuine parts and puts them back on the market. This gives businesses an alterna­tive when they need capacity quickly. A limited ...

Verpact: new packaging fees and discounts for 2027

Verpact: new packaging fees and discounts for 2027

30 September 2026

Verpact will expand its discounts for plastic packaging starting in 2027. Companies that use certain recycled or renewable raw materials can qualify for additional discounts. Fees for beverage cartons, aluminum, and pack...

Surplus food becomes shelf-stable products for food banks

Surplus food becomes shelf-stable products for food banks

30 September 2026

Around 18,500 kilograms of surplus tomatoes and bell peppers yielded 44,000 units of pasta and tomato sauce. The sauces are the first products from Stichting Social Food. The new foundation connects food banks with busin...

EU trade surplus grows despite lower export value

EU trade surplus grows despite lower export value

30 September 2026

The EU’s trade surplus in agricul­tural and food products is growing despite a decline in export value. For January through July 2026, the surplus stands at €30.1 billion. That is €2.9 billion higher than in the same peri...

54% of Dutch people say they don't buy hybrid meat

54% of Dutch people say they don't buy hybrid meat

29 September 2026

Hybrid meat products combine meat with plant-based ingredi­ents. According to the Nationaal Vleeson­der­zoek 2026, 54% of respondents say they do not buy these products. At the same time, around 95% of partici­pants say they...

Knowing where food comes from can help reduce food waste

Knowing where food comes from can help reduce food waste

29 September 2026

Throwing away food wastes energy and raw materials too. Research commissioned by Too Good To Go shows that 78% of Dutch people know this. Yet only 44% actively think about where their food comes from. About one in eight ...

WUR opens CIBIA: Food tech facility for product development

WUR opens CIBIA: Food tech facility for product development

29 September 2026

Food companies can develop, test, and scale up new products at the CIBIA food tech facility. Researchers also study how consumers respond to them. Wageningen University & Research (WUR) opens the facility in Wagening...

ABN AMRO: Farmers and growers remain financially resilient

ABN AMRO: Farmers and growers remain financially resilient

29 September 2026

Dairy farmers, pig farmers, and field crop growers face market prices below their production costs. Yet ABN AMRO considers the agricul­tural sector financially resilient. Strong years have allowed several sectors to build...

Breakfast session on decarbonization and energy solutions

Breakfast session on decarbonization and energy solutions

29 September 2026

The NIRAS SPARK Event on October 13 will cover opportu­ni­ties for heat recovery, energy storage and other smart energy solutions. This interac­tive, well-organized breakfast session will address the increas­ingly limited ca...

FNV: heavy workload for meat inspectors in slaughterhouses

FNV: heavy workload for meat inspectors in slaughter­houses

28 September 2026

At some facilities, 650 to 675 pig carcasses pass along the inspection line each hour. FNV says that pace puts NVWA meat inspectors under pressure. The union also points to understaffing and insuffi­cient rest. According ...

EU records 165 suspected fraud cases in the food chain

EU records 165 suspected fraud cases in the food chain

25 September 2026

The European Commission identified 165 suspected fraud cases among 665 iRASFF notifica­tions for August. Products listed as originating in the Netherlands also appear in the report. These include veal, soft drinks, and dr...

Food safety and CO₂ from industry: BuRO calls for checks

Food safety and CO₂ from industry: BuRO calls for checks

25 September 2026

Captured CO₂ can be supplied to the food industry. But what contami­nants could the gas carry? BuRO cannot yet answer that question precisely. The agency recommends regular checks for substances originating from combustio...

Lidl wants 12% of produce sold to be organic by 2030

Lidl wants 12% of produce sold to be organic by 2030

25 September 2026

Lidl has set new targets for organic produce and dairy. By 2030, 12% of the potatoes, vegetables and fruit it sells, measured by weight, must be certified organic. Lidl has also set a 10% organic target for its private-l...

Potato harvest in four EU countries set to fall by nearly a quarter

Potato harvest in four EU countries set to fall by nearly a quarter

25 September 2026

European potato processors should expect a substan­tially smaller harvest across the EU-4. DCA Market Intelli­gence expects the four countries to produce about 20.8 million metric tons of potatoes combined. That is nearly ...

Sustainability claims on food packaging: new rules

Sustain­ability claims on food packaging: new rules

24 September 2026

Stricter rules for sustain­ability claims take effect on September 27, 2026. They also apply to claims and labels on food packaging. Terms such as “green” and “environ­men­tally friendly” will face clearer require­ments. The...

Dutch supermarkets sell more pre-cut lettuce than uncut lettuce

Dutch supermar­kets sell more pre-cut lettuce than uncut lettuce

24 September 2026

In 2025, Dutch supermar­kets sold more pre-cut lettuce than uncut lettuce. The figures were 27.3 million and 23.5 million kilograms, respectively. Sales volume for pre-cut lettuce remained virtually unchanged from 2024. S...

New ISO 9001:2026 quality management standard published

New ISO 9001:2026 quality management standard published

24 September 2026

After more than a decade, ISO 9001 has a new edition. The standard for quality management systems now reflects an evolving business environ­ment. Certified food companies also have three years to transition. The familiar ...

These food companies made the KVK Innovation Top 100 2026

These food companies made the KVK Innovation Top 100 2026

23 September 2026

From a plant-based fillet to crab meat: the food industry is also represented in the KVK Innovation Top 100 2026. Four finalists are developing food products or ingredi­ents. Another company on the list develops technolog...

Meat survey 2026: concerns about meat affordability

Meat survey 2026: concerns about meat affordability

23 September 2026

A growing share of Dutch people believe meat is not affordable for everyone. In 2024, 45 percent held that view; now 52 percent do. That finding comes from a special report on affordability and food security in the Natio...

Farmstead dairy producers worry about new hygiene code costs

Farmstead dairy producers worry about new hygiene code costs

23 September 2026

Small producers of farmstead dairy products fear high costs under the new hygiene code. They say additional inspections, laboratory testing and paperwork could put some businesses under strain. Caring Farmers has sent an...

TERRAPATH: WUR searches for new flavor and fragrance compounds

TERRAPATH: WUR searches for new flavor and fragrance compounds

22 September 2026

Menthol and citral are two well-known examples of terpenoids. Nature contains many more terpenoids and related compounds. Which of them might have potential as new flavor or fragrance ingredi­ents? Wageningen University &...

More fruit and vegetables arrive through Dutch ports

More fruit and vegetables arrive through Dutch ports

22 September 2026

The volume of fruit and vegetables arriving in refriger­ated containers has increased sharply over the past decade. In 2025, 11.1 million metric tons of refriger­ated and frozen cargo arrived in the Netherlands by sea. Vol...

Global flavours give products more character

Global flavours give products more character

22 September 2026

Consumers increas­ingly look for distinc­tive and clearly recognis­able flavours. Interna­tional flavour profiles continue to play an important role. Spicy, aromatic and smoky notes are particu­larly prominent. DKB Foodsoluti...

EU considers lower maximum levels for sulfites

EU considers lower maximum levels for sulfites

21 September 2026

Lower maximum levels for sulfites are on the table for many food products. The European Commission’s draft affects dried fruit, potato products, and juice concentrates. The Commission also wants to remove two sulfites fr...

Food residuals as animal feed to reduce scope 3 emissions

Food residuals as animal feed to reduce scope 3 emissions

21 September 2026

Several large Dutch supermar­kets aim to reduce their indirect emissions in the coming years. Processing surplus products into animal feed could play an important role. This keeps raw materials within the food chain and r...

Trade ban on goods from Israeli settlements

Trade ban on goods from Israeli settlements

21 September 2026

Starting September 22, a product’s origin will determine whether goods from Israel may enter the Dutch market. The Netherlands will ban the import, purchase, and sale of goods from unlawful Israeli settlements. This also...

Protein trend boosts demand for milk powder and whey powder

Protein trend boosts demand for milk powder and whey powder

18 September 2026

The popularity of high-protein products is affecting the European dairy market. Prices for skimmed milk powder and whey powder are signifi­cantly higher than a year ago. According to DCA Market Intelli­gence, strong demand...

WUR sees potential in mandatory organic purchasing

WUR sees potential in mandatory organic purchasing

18 September 2026

The amount of organic farmland must triple within five years. At the end of 2025, around 5% of farmland was farmed organically. However, the Dutch government’s target for 2030 is 15%. This requires approxi­mately 180,300 ...

FrieslandCampina strengthens position in Indonesia

Friesland­Campina strengthens position in Indonesia

18 September 2026

Royal Friesland­Campina N.V. and PT Ultrajaya Milk Industry are deepening their coopera­tion in Indonesia. Upon completion of the transac­tion, Friesland­Campina will gain control of Ultrajaya. Frisian Flag Indonesia will be...

Rising raw material prices hit the food industry

Rising raw material prices hit the food industry

18 September 2026

Following the inflation peak of 2023, supermarket prices stabilized at a higher level. Leading indicators now point to mounting price pressure. ABN AMRO expects food inflation to rise again in late 2026 and throughout 20...

Allergen risks and cross-contamination in water reuse

Allergen risks and cross-contami­na­tion in water reuse

17 September 2026

Food manufac­turers increas­ingly reuse water during washing, processing and cleaning. This approach reduces consump­tion, but creates a new food-safety question. Researchers see possible allergen transfer through reused pr...

Producer organizations lose members and market share

Producer organiza­tions lose members and market share

17 September 2026

On paper, the idea is compelling: growers pool their supply, share investments, and negotiate collectively with buyers. In many EU countries, however, the reality is more challenging. Producer organiza­tions are losing gr...

Dutch milk deliveries and cheese production rise

Dutch milk deliveries and cheese production rise

17 September 2026

Milk deliveries in the Netherlands were 3.1 percent higher in July than a year earlier. Dairy plants also produced 2.9 percent more factory-produced cheese. Both milk deliveries and cheese production were higher in May a...

Salt intake often higher than Dutch consumers think

Salt intake often higher than Dutch consumers think

17 September 2026

Cutting back on salt sounds simple, but taste remains a deciding factor. That is precisely where health advice meets everyday practice. Those consumer preferences are directly relevant to the food industry. New research ...

Scancheck Barcode Inspection System

Scancheck Barcode Inspection System

17 September 2026

The Scancheck machine was developed to automat­i­cally inspect barcodes on tray-sealed and top-sealed products. Rejected products are gently blown off the line using an air knife, without damaging the packaging. This prese...

Compaxo plans proposed acquisition of Gepo Vleeswaren and Kroon Vleeswarenfabriek

Compaxo plans proposed acquisi­tion of Gepo Vleeswaren and Kroon Vleeswaren­fab­riek

16 September 2026

Compaxo Groep B.V. is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with the shareholders of Gepo Vastgoed B.V. regarding its intention to acquire Gepo Vleeswaren B.V. in Nieuw-Vennep and Kroon Vleeswaren­fab­riek Z...