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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...