Food safety isn’t just about ‘doing your best’. It requires structure, discipline and, above all, forward thinking. Yet in practice, it’s often treated as an afterthought. “Most companies mean well, but everything has to be done as cheaply as possible,” says Rob Kamphuis, a hygiene specialist with years of experience. This constant balancing act between ambition and cost has a significant impact on daily operations. At the same time, attention to food safety in the Netherlands is increasing. And that’s a necessary development. A product recall hurts more than just your bottom line. It damages trust — and trust is not easily restored.
The risks are often hidden in the details. A missing brush, an undocumented step, a sensor that hasn’t been calibrated. Small oversights can lead to major consequences. Companies that take food safety seriously ensure that every step — however minor — is accounted for. Whether it concerns cleaning, logistics or IT processes. In fact, IT can be an effective lever for raising standards. Growing businesses like Den Eelder take a professional approach, working together with Aptean. Smart systems help ensure that processes not only comply with requirements, but actively support what’s needed.
Physical details matter just as much. Compaxo recently worked with Ruys Vloeren to completely renovate the floor in its cutting department — 1,500 square metres, completed in just one week. No detail was skipped, because every detail counts. Especially when your goal is to be among the best. That doesn’t start with the final product — it starts with the foundation you build on. A clean floor may not guarantee success, but it’s certainly a solid first step.
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