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EUDR update: palm oil derivatives and instant coffee added

EUDR update: palm oil derivatives and instant coffee added

14 July 2026

The European Commission is adding certain palm oil derivatives, instant coffee, and frozen beef tongues to the EU Deforesta­tion Regulation (EUDR). Meanwhile, soybeans for sowing are being removed from the scope. These an...

Rigid standards cost farmers 20 percent of their crop

Rigid standards cost farmers 20 percent of their crop

14 July 2026

The gap between industrial standards and the unpredictable whims of nature is growing. While the climate causes more variation, the industry is demanding even more uniformity. On average, 15 to 20 percent of the fruit an...

Prevent product giveaway and reduce costs

Prevent product giveaway and reduce costs

14 July 2026

In the competi­tive food industry, every gram counts. Small deviations in filling weight can lead to signifi­cant product waste, unneces­sary product giveaway, and consequently higher operational costs. These inefficien­cies...

Pressure on seafood supply chain accelerates need for automation

Pressure on seafood supply chain acceler­ates need for automation

13 July 2026

The Dutch marine fishing industry has posted a profit for the second consecu­tive year. Yet, the entire supply chain faces major, long-term structural challenges. Due to a shrinking fleet, the supply of fresh North Sea fi...

Food trends June 2026: from frozen to mood food

Food trends June 2026: from frozen to mood food

13 July 2026

Consumers in the supermarket are looking for affordability, mental well-being, and nostalgia. New product launches show that health and comfort go hand in hand. This is highlighted by June market data from Innova Market ...

Shorter wait times for grid connections

Shorter wait times for grid connections

10 July 2026

Grid congestion is one of the biggest challenges facing the Netherlands. Right now, it is putting the brakes on the economy and sustain­ability efforts. Grid operators and market parties are now taking a major step forwar...

Retail food waste plateaus: how will the supply chain respond?

Retail food waste plateaus: how will the supply chain respond?

10 July 2026

Supermar­kets have made signifi­cant strides in reducing food waste. Between 2018 and 2023, retail food waste dropped by 34%. Over the last few years, however, this downward trend has stalled. This is shown in the annual s...

Temporary worker ban in the meat sector: make your voice heard

Temporary worker ban in the meat sector: make your voice heard

09 July 2026

The Dutch government has launched a public consulta­tion for a bill that restricts the use of temporary agency workers in parts of the meat industry. This temporary agency work ban applies to operations involving the slau...

Netherlands risks losing its leading position in foodtech

Netherlands risks losing its leading position in foodtech

09 July 2026

Foodvalley and a broad coalition of companies are sounding the alarm. Without swift action, the Netherlands will lose its strong position in food technology to foreign competi­tors. The sector is therefore urgently callin...

Albert Heijn goes all in on B Corp brands

Albert Heijn goes all in on B Corp brands

08 July 2026

Albert Heijn is launching the recurring "Every B-it helps" campaign alongside more than 45 well-known brands. The supermarket chain is using this initiative to boost the visibility of B Corp-certified companies both in-s...

Consumers opt for Fairtrade more often despite high cocoa prices

Consumers opt for Fairtrade more often despite high cocoa prices

08 July 2026

Sales of products carrying the Fairtrade label increased by 11 percent in 2025. Dutch consumers purchased over 247 million items. As a result, farming coopera­tives in Africa, Asia, and Latin America received 8.9 million ...

How do you reach the flexitarian with plant-based innovations?

How do you reach the flexitarian with plant-based innovations?

08 July 2026

How do you success­fully expand plant-based market share to the flexitarian? Project PLENTY is sharing its initial findings on the buying behavior of this target group. With these results, HAS green academy and Hogeschool...

Food waste in cheese production proves low

Food waste in cheese production proves low

07 July 2026

The Dutch cheese sector is performing well in resource management. New collabo­ra­tive research shows that actual food waste during the production process is low. Five major producers partici­pated in this initial measureme...

Mosa Meat secures major funding for international scaling

Mosa Meat secures major funding for international scaling

07 July 2026

The Dutch cultivated meat pioneer Mosa Meat has received a signifi­cant financial boost for its interna­tional scaling efforts. State-backed investor Invest Interna­tional is stepping in to fill the gap where commercial ban...

Digitalization requires clarity and integration

Digital­iza­tion requires clarity and integra­tion

07 July 2026

Production processes in the food industry generate more and more data, but that does not automat­i­cally lead to actionable insights. Successful digital­iza­tion requires clarity, integra­tion, and a partner who connects tech...

VleesNL considers legal action against ban on temporary workers

VleesNL considers legal action against ban on temporary workers

06 July 2026

VleesNL is strongly opposing the proposed ban on hiring in and assigning temporary agency workers in the meat sector. According to the trade associa­tion, the measure threatens to further increase the burden on food compa...

Global food prices edge down slightly in June

Global food prices edge down slightly in June

06 July 2026

Interna­tional food prices declined slightly again in June. Cereals, sugar, and dairy products became cheaper, while vegetable oils and meat grew more expensive. These price movements remain important for Dutch food manuf...

Labor Inspectorate: meat sector must change structurally

Labor Inspectorate: meat sector must change structurally

06 July 2026

Occupational risks and labor violations remain persistent problems in the meat sector. According to the Dutch Labor Inspectorate, inspections and enforce­ment alone are not enough to bring about lasting change. The inspec...

NBBU: Temporary employment ban undermines government's own legislation

NBBU: Temporary employment ban undermines government's own legisla­tion

06 July 2026

The Dutch Associa­tion of Private Employment Agencies (NBBU) opposes the proposed ban on temporary agency workers in the meat sector. According to the industry associa­tion, the decision is dispropor­tionate and primarily a...

SMK tightens sustainability requirements further

SMK tightens sustain­ability require­ments further

03 July 2026

The sustain­ability of the Dutch food chain continues to gain momentum. In 2025, SMK tightened the require­ments for several certifi­ca­tion schemes and saw the certified acreage under On the way to PlanetProof continue to g...

Deposit return system may soon cover dairy and juice bottles

Deposit return system may soon cover dairy and juice bottles

03 July 2026

Beverage, dairy, and juice producers should prepare for new deposit return rules. The Dutch government wants to update the system to increase the collection of plastic bottles and beverage cans. The proposals also affect...

15% organic farming target still a long way off

15% organic farming target still a long way off

02 July 2026

Consumers generally have a positive view of organic food, and awareness continues to grow. The number of Dutch consumers who occasion­ally buy organic products is also increasing. However, the develop­ment of organic farmi...

NLvoedt: Proud of the Dutch food supply

NLvoedt: Proud of the Dutch food supply

02 July 2026

Dutch food producers and politicians gathered at Perscen­trum Nieuwspoort on Tuesday, June 30. Policymakers and producers connected during the fourth edition of the NLvoedt networking event. The annual event focused on th...

Food chain focuses on greater resilience

Food chain focuses on greater resilience

02 July 2026

The food chain has weathered several major shocks in recent years. From the COVID-19 pandemic to the war in Ukraine and the wave of inflation, the sector has remained resilient. According to an analysis by three experts,...

Verpact warns against additional packaging taxes

Verpact warns against additional packaging taxes

01 July 2026

New national taxes on plastic packaging could slow investments in circularity. Verpact says this in response to a report by CE Delft. The organiza­tion fears that additional taxes will reduce investments in recycling and ...

New insights into optimizing par-baked bread

New insights into optimizing par-baked bread

01 July 2026

More and more industrial bakeries are using par-baked bread to make production more flexible and offer bread with a fresh-baked character. However, it is still not fully understood which processes during par-baking and s...

Volatile markets remain a risk to agriculture

Volatile markets remain a risk to agricul­ture

01 July 2026

Global agricul­tural production is expected to continue growing over the next decade, but the outlook remains fragile. According to the OECD-FAO Agricul­tural Outlook 2026-2035, higher productivity and stable agricul­tural ...

Climate change reduces the nutritional value of crops

Climate change reduces the nutritional value of crops

30 June 2026

Climate change is affecting more than just crop yields. The nutritional value of crops is also under pressure. In a review published in Nature, researchers from Ghent University describe how new genetic technolo­gies can ...

Health Council calls for stricter alcohol policy

Health Council calls for stricter alcohol policy

30 June 2026

Alcohol use should become less of a social norm in the Netherlands. That is the message from the Health Council in a new advisory report to the Dutch government. The recommen­da­tions could eventually affect producers, ret...

New scheme supports industry decarbonization

New scheme supports industry decarboniza­tion

30 June 2026

The Netherlands wants to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. To achieve that, the Dutch government is taking another step to make investments in renewable energy more attractive. The scheme is also intended to support...

Online Edition June 2026 | Smart Construction and Energy Management

Online Edition June 2026 | Smart Construc­tion and Energy Management

29 June 2026

Since the war in the Middle East began, energy prices have risen to unprece­dented levels. To become less dependent on fossil fuels, companies are looking for alterna­tive ways to keep their operations runn...

Column Judith Witte: Charging challenges

Column Judith Witte: Charging challenges

29 June 2026

While my working memory is immersed in the world of energy management for this final pre-summer edition, my mind has already quietly wandered off to potential vacation destina­tions. Surrounded by terms such as charging a...

The major challenge of sustainable energy management

The major challenge of sustain­able energy management

29 June 2026

Since the war in the Middle East, energy prices have risen to unprece­dented levels. To become less dependent on fossil fuels, entrepreneurs are looking for alterna­tive ways to keep their businesses running. With wind pow...

Growing despite power shortages, thanks to a smart off-grid installation

Growing despite power shortages, thanks to a smart off-grid installa­tion

29 June 2026

Few companies in the food industry are unaffected by power-related challenges. Bas te Riele of Aan de Stegge Twello regularly works with colleagues to determine the most efficient solution. “Yes, it takes some calculatio...

How StarCuisine is expanding its capacity

How StarCui­sine is expanding its capacity

29 June 2026

StarCui­sine produces fresh meals for the Dutch retail and foodser­vice markets. The arrival of sister company Sushi Ran in Bleiswijk calls for a doubling of production capacity. But before any construc­tion begins, Operati...

FenS and Memolub join forces for smarter maintenance

FenS and Memolub join forces for smarter maintenance

29 June 2026

FenS and Memolub will soon begin a partner­ship that enables industrial companies to organize their maintenance more efficiently. By combining Memolub's automatic lubrica­tion systems with FenS's smart monitoring solutions...

Optimal cooling with minimal environmental impact

Optimal cooling with minimal environ­mental impact

29 June 2026

Grid congestion, the phase-out of synthetic refriger­ants, and a rapidly changing energy market are among the factors making the construc­tion of energy-efficient, sustain­able refriger­a­tion systems that are future-proof an...

Column IJsbrand Velzeboer: Tendon power generation

Column IJsbrand Velzeboer: Tendon power generation

29 June 2026

In my view, the gym is a source of energy waste. While rows of determined partici­pants try to burn calories in pursuit of a slimmer waistline and/or a more muscular torso, the air conditioning blasts cold air down everyo...

Fonterra reuses waste heat

Fonterra reuses waste heat

29 June 2026

In Heerenveen, Fonterra operates a state-of-the-art facility where whey from the neighboring cheese plant is processed in a sustain­able way. A heat pump that utilizes waste heat is the next piece of the sustain­ability pu...

Building in the food industry is always tailor-made

Building in the food industry is always tailor-made

29 June 2026

Every construc­tion project is unique: there are countless factors to consider. The food industry is no exception. Or is it? In this sector, “countless” is actually an understate­ment. But Pim Bles, Project Manager Buildin...

Farm Pack invests in a future-ready expansion

Farm Pack invests in a future-ready expansion

29 June 2026

In April 2026, Farm Pack proudly opened its renovated and expanded production facility in the Netherlands. For the producer of frozen corn on the cob and gently cooked vegetables in Kapelle, this marked an important mile...

Flavor first: A roll with a purpose

Flavor first: A roll with a purpose

29 June 2026

A sausage roll, but different. Lighter, just as flavorful, and built on an unexpected foundation. With their Zwamcijsje and Baasbroodje, Mendelt Tillema and Rick Houtepen show that change can sometimes start with somethi...

Surplus: flexible choices, smart packaging

Surplus: flexible choices, smart packaging

29 June 2026

Menu Surplus is the central production kitchen of Surplus, a healthcare and social services organiza­tion in the West Brabant region of the Netherlands. Through its Social Approach pillar, the organiza­tion places great va...

Partner in food solutions since 1955: A stable force

Partner in food solutions since 1955: A stable force

29 June 2026

From breadcrumbs and breadcrumb blends, coating solutions, and flavor solutions to functional blends: DKB Foodsolu­tions develops complete solutions for food manufac­turers. And has been doing so for seventy years. With a ...

E-boiler combined with a heat pump reduces CO₂ emissions

E-boiler combined with a heat pump reduces CO₂ emissions

29 June 2026

GEA is working with Caldera, a company that develops e-boilers that store electrical energy in the form of heat. Combined with GEA’s heat pump, this creates a solution for making heat demand carbon-neutral. Companies usi...