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Biscuit International: making logistics a piece of cake

Even a delicious cookie has smart logistics behind it. At its Broek op Langedijk facility, multinational Biscuit International operates its own transport fleet. Specialized software keeps transport planning under control..

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FAO: vegetable oils and grains rise again

08 May 2026

Food producers have already been dealing with higher raw material prices in recent months. Now, international food prices are climbing further once again. Vegetable oils in particular are becoming more expensive at a rap...

Where ideas become reality

07 May 2026

In just a few weeks, the time will come. On May 20 and 21, the doors of the Food Tech Event will open. For months, you work toward something that will come to life in just two days. And this year, that happens with over ...

Switch to biobased packaging calls for new approach

07 May 2026

Pressure on the packaging chain continues to increase. Retailers, manufacturers, and packaging companies are looking for more sustainable alternatives, while European regulations keep tightening. At the same time, the tr...

Concerns over NGTs grow within food chain

06 May 2026

The discussion around new genomic techniques is receiving increasing attention across the food chain. Bionext and affiliated organizations are warning about the implications for transparency, traceability, and patents. T...

LTO calls for faster approval of green crop protection products

06 May 2026

The approval process for green crop protection products needs to move faster. That is the message from LTO Nederland, Glastuinbouw Nederland, NFO, KAVB, NAJK, BO Akkerbouw, and NAV in a joint letter to the Dutch House of...

Further tightening of pesticide import controls

06 May 2026

Compliance with European limits for pesticide residues remains high. That is according to new figures from food safety authority EFSA, based on more than 125,000 food samples analyzed across Europe. At the same time, the...

Albert Heijn deploys AI to reduce bread waste

05 May 2026

Albert Heijn is rolling out a new approach to tackle food waste in its bakery section. The supermarket is combining smart baking with dynamic pricing across all stores. Using AI, the assortment of bread products is bette...

Export restrictions increase pressure on foodsector

05 May 2026

Export restrictions on raw materials are rising rapidly worldwide. Countries are increasingly keeping raw materials within their own borders to protect domestic industries or generate additional revenue. For the Dutch fo...

EU simplifies rules around deforestation law

05 May 2026

The European Commission is once again introducing changes to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Just months after Brussels postponed the implementation of the law until the end of 2026, new simplifications and addit...

CONO Kaasmakers acquires Van de Koe

05 May 2026

CONO Kaasmakers is taking a targeted step within the premium segment. The cooperative is acquiring Dutch butter company Van de Koe. With this move, CONO is responding to growing demand for high-quality dairy products. Th...

Farmed salmon origin often unclear, despite certification

04 May 2026

Salmon is an important product within the Dutch fish supply chain. Processors and retailers make extensive use of certification schemes such as ASC and GGN. These labels play a role in procurement, positioning, and commu...

More than 3 in 10 companies fail to meet OSH requirements

01 May 2026

More than three in ten companies in the Netherlands do not have their occupational safety and health (OSH) basics in order. As a result, they are not meeting a legal obligation and employees are exposed to unnecessary ri...

Investments in food and agri are increasing

01 May 2026

Investeringen in landbouwonderzoek blijven wereldwijd toenemen. Nieuwe cijfers van FAO laten zien dat publieke R&D-systemen stabiel doorgroeien. Tegelijk groeit het aantal onderzoekers sneller dan de beschikbare budg...

Protein trend continues to push whey powder prices higher

30 April 2026

The price of food-grade whey powder is rising rapidly and has reached a record level. At approximately €1,700 per tonne, prices are historically high. Since the start of this year, prices have increased by more than 50%....

Mandatory video surveillance in German slaughterhouses

30 April 2026

The German government is taking a next step in overseeing slaughterhouses. The cabinet has approved mandatory video surveillance in large slaughter facilities. This places greater emphasis on control in the final stage o...