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New emissions rules for pig and poultry farms

The European Commission adopted common emissions rules for large pig and poultry farms. Animal nutrition, manure management, and housing are central to the new requirements. These aim to reduce emissions and cut unnecess..

The Netherlands’ Crookedest Supermarket in Utrecht

09 September 2026

De 'Kromste Supermarkt Van Nederland' is open at Utrecht Central this week. No Waste Army and NS Stations opened the temporary supermarket on Monday 7 September. It is located near platforms 18 and 19. The store will rem...

Spending on sustainable food rises 6 percent

08 September 2026

Sales of sustainable food are growing, but market share is barely moving. In 2025, Dutch consumers spent nearly €15.6 billion on these products. Higher prices account for a significant part of that increase. At the same ...

Study: 71% of canned seafood products lack origin transparency

02 September 2026

Clear European rules govern origin information for fresh seafood. The situation is different for processed seafood. Producers are not required to provide the same information about species, catch area and fishing method....

NVWA and Customs ready to enforce EUDR

31 August 2026

The European Deforestation Regulation is moving closer to everyday practice. This requires preparation from businesses, regulators, and stakeholders in producing countries. The Netherlands is continuing to develop a work...

Spending on organic food rises 17 percent

28 August 2026

Organic food continues to gain ground in Dutch supermarkets. Consumers spent considerably more on these products than last year. Meanwhile, total spending on food remained virtually unchanged. However, the growth varied ...

Additional discount for European recycled material

27 August 2026

Nearly nine out of ten packages in the Netherlands are recycled or reused. This puts the Netherlands among the international leaders. Behind that high percentage, however, is a supply chain under pressure. Verpact’s annu...

Dairy sector takes steps to reduce food waste

26 August 2026

Dutch consumers waste an average of 25.5 kilograms of perfectly edible food per person each year. Of this amount, 1.9 kilograms consists of dairy products. During Verspillingsvrije Week, Zuivelpak is drawing attention to...

European organic imports reach highest level since 2018

24 August 2026

European imports of organic agri-food products increased sharply in 2025. The volume rose by 12.8 percent to 2.98 million tons. This brought imports to their highest level since 2018. The Netherlands remains the leading ...

82% of branded cookies still contain palm oil

21 August 2026

Palm oil is still widely used across the branded cookie assortment. According to research cited by The Flower Farm, 82% of the products examined contain palm oil. The company says private-label products are sometimes fur...

Europe uses more soy, but less is responsibly sourced

20 August 2026

Europe remains structurally dependent on imported soybeans and soybean meal. At the same time, demand is growing faster than responsible sourcing. In 2024, 44 percent of soy consumption met FEFAC’s guidelines. A year ear...

The Netherlands saves 40 million meals from going to waste

18 August 2026

Too Good To Go has saved 40 million meals in the Netherlands. The app reached this milestone eight years after its launch. More than 13,500 businesses have now joined the platform. According to Too Good To Go, these meal...

Blending organic milk: an opportunity to scale up?

12 August 2026

The Dutch organic farming sector faces a significant growth challenge. According to Questionmark, supermarkets and producers can play an important role. The organization is working on concrete steps to increase organic s...

Drought turns potato market upside down

11 August 2026

After a long, difficult period, sentiment in the potato market has shifted completely. The drought is driving growing demand for both old-crop and new-crop potatoes. Three weeks ago, old-crop Agria potatoes could still b...

Raw material prices rise amid heat and tensions

07 August 2026

International food prices edged up in July 2026. The FAO Food Price Index averaged 131.1 points. This was 0.6 percent higher than one month earlier. Compared with July 2025, the index rose 1.0 percent. Higher quotations ...

Drought impacts the chain from farming to processing

05 August 2026

The ongoing drought is affecting nearly all agricultural and horticultural sectors. LTO Nederland reports lower yields, declining quality, and growing concerns about livestock feed supplies. Logistics and agricultural ma...