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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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Price decline puts pressure on the pork supply chain

30 January 2026

The European pork market enters 2026 in unusually weak shape. Prices are under pressure while supply is increasing. An outbreak of African swine fever in Spain and trade restrictions are causing unrest. These development...

Why a ban on meat promotion has little impact

29 January 2026

Amsterdam is restricting advertising for hamburgers and other meat products. The decision fits within municipal climate policy but raises questions about effectiveness. According to Ceel Elemans, Food sector specialist a...

The Butchery chooses the compact R 085 thermoforming machine

29 January 2026

The Butchery successfully packages a wide range of meat specialties from its own butcher shop for online sales. To do so, the company uses the compact R 085 thermoforming machine from MULTIVAC. Whether it’s steaks, ch...

Pesticide residues on apples remain high

29 January 2026

Apples are the most widely consumed fruit in Europe. They are also a commonly used raw material within the food industry. New research by Pesticide Action Network (PAN) shows that conventionally grown apples often contai...

Concerns over easing pesticide regulations

28 January 2026

The European Commission intends to significantly ease the rules on plant protection products. According to foodwatch and other environmental and consumer organizations, this is not legally sound. A new legal opinion stat...

WUR studies how yeast can continue producing longer

28 January 2026

Yeast has been a mainstay in food production for centuries, but it also has its limitations. During industrial processes, yeast cells often die prematurely. An international research project led by Wageningen University ...

EFSA assesses bacterial growth in meat prior to freezing

28 January 2026

Storing meat prior to freezing plays an important role in bacterial growth. This is shown by a risk assessment conducted by EFSA. The European food safety authority examined how bacteria develop during chilling, storage,...

Food safety raised with smart imaging

27 January 2026

From stricter legislation to fluctuating raw material quality, food producers are looking for greater control. The PPO Smart Imaging System provides that control with real-time detection of deviations that were previousl...

Supermarkets steer protein transition in the food sector

27 January 2026

Dutch supermarkets hold a distinctive position within Europe when it comes to climate policy and the protein transition. The Superlist Environment Europe 2026 shows that Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Lidl Nederland report exte...

Risk management more important for food companies

26 January 2026

Cyber threats, geopolitical tensions, and energy security are putting growing pressure on Dutch businesses. At the same time, companies are becoming slightly more resilient. This emerges from new research by RaboResearch...

NVWA takes a broader view of biocides in food

26 January 2026

Biocides are indispensable in the food chain, but they can sometimes leave traces behind. These residues in meat and dairy are now receiving increased attention. The NVWA wants a clearer picture of which substances remai...

Dutch food labels remain mandatory in the Netherlands

26 January 2026

The requirement to provide food information in Dutch remains in force. The cabinet makes this clear in a letter to Parliament concerning a motion adopted during the 2025 General Financial Debates. The motion was intended...

Pork without a welfare label still available

26 January 2026

Ten years ago, supermarkets agreed to stop selling pork without a welfare label. That agreement has still not been fully met. Despite the Varken van Morgen covenant, almost all chains continue to sell fresh pork without ...

DP&S independent entity within Verstegen Spice Group

23 January 2026

Dutch Protein & Services (DP&S) is entering a new phase within the Driessen family. Through a transfer of shares, the company will be positioned as an independent entity within Verstegen Spice Group. This step re...

Food industry 2025: growth versus bankruptcies

22 January 2026

In 2025, the food industry achieved revenue growth of more than 7 percent, driven largely by a sharp increase in exports. At the same time, the year also revealed a less favorable side: with 53 bankruptcies, the highest ...