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PAN launches Pesticide Consumption Guide

The new Pesticide Consumption Guide by PAN-NL reveals which fruits and vegetables contain the highest levels of pesticides. An analysis of thousands of measurements conducted by the NVWA shows that citrus fruit is the mo..

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The 7 megatrends redefining the food industry

19 January 2025

We all know that food does far more than simply nourish us. It has a profound impact across various domains. How will the ways we produce, distribute, and consume food shape the future of our planet? You’ll find the answ...

Vegetarian smoked sausage without artificial aromas

17 January 2025

Van Gelder, known as a traditional Dutch supplier of fresh produce and a producer of plant-based meat alternatives, is introducing a groundbreaking product at Horecava: the first vegetarian smoked sausage that already me...

Licorice as a weapon against bacteria

09 January 2025

Compounds derived from plants present interesting possibilities as natural agents for combating bacteria in food. One example is glabridin, a compound found in licorice, which is being studied for applications in the foo...

EU bans Bisphenol A in food contact materials

29 December 2024

The European Commission has adopted a ban on Bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials. This decision follows concerns about potential health risks associated with the chemical, which is used in plastics and resins. ...

Illegal pesticides remain a persistent issue on our plates

23 December 2024

Pesticides banned in European agriculture continue to appear on our food. Recent research by Foodwatch reveals that bananas, raisins, and rice ranked as the top three most contaminated products with illegal pesticide res...

New insights into the risks of perchlorate in food

19 December 2024

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published a draft opinion on the health risks of perchlorate in food. This opinion, open for public consultation, responds to a request from the European Commission to reasse...

Antibiotic use in livestock farming decreases, but not everywhere

18 December 2024

The use of antibiotics in Dutch livestock farming has dropped by 70 percent since 2009. This has led to a reduction in antibiotic resistance among farm animals. However, experts warn that further steps are needed, partic...

Alarming rise in listeriosis and salmonellosis in the EU

16 December 2024

Cases of listeriosis reached their highest level since 2007 in 2023. Campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis remain the most frequently reported zoonotic diseases in the EU. This is evident from the annual EU One Health Zoo...

NVWA publishes handbooks on enzymes and flavourings

16 December 2024

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has published two new handbooks: one on enzymes and one on flavourings. In addition, the existing handbook on additives has been revised. These publications pro...

British consumers boycott Arla over methane reducer Bovaer

04 December 2024

DSM’s methane reducer Bovaer, developed to lower the carbon footprint of milk production, is facing heavy criticism. In both the United Kingdom and the United States, consumers are spreading rumors on social media about ...

Sweetener saccharin can now be used more widely

02 December 2024

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has re-evaluated the sweetener saccharin. This has resulted in an increase in the acceptable daily intake (ADI) from 5 to 9 milligrams per kilogram of body weight per day. The su...

Cherry growers lax on pesticide regulations

29 November 2024

Inspections by the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) revealed that less than half of cherry growers comply with regulations for the use of exempted pesticides. Of the 30 inspected businesses applyin...

Online edition November 2024 | Cleaning and disinfection

25 November 2024

How can food companies ensure cleaning is both safe for people and food? Two cleaning experts speak candidly in the theme article about the struggles and dilemmas that arise when cleaning production lines in the...

Column Judith Witte: Issues

25 November 2024

The world is a mess. Actually, that sounds far too mild. It’s a disaster. Dirty games are being played on the geopolitical stage. Innocent civilians are the victims of the excess testosterone displayed by the rampaging p...

Ine van der Fels-Klerx: Smart monitoring for food safety

25 November 2024

The title ‘prof.dr.ir.’ immediately reveals that Ine van der Fels-Klerx has an impressive academic background. However, anyone expecting a stuffy, academic professor across the table would be mistaken. Van der Fels speak...