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EU approves new rules for NGT crops

The European Parliament has approved new rules for crops developed using New Genomic Techniques (NGTs). As a result, the assessment of genetically modified plants within the European Union will change. The new legislatio..

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Positive assessment of food safety policy research

17 June 2026

Behind food safety policy lies an extensive network of research, analyses, and knowledge development. This information helps the government substantiate policy decisions and fulfill national and European obligations. An ...

NVWA launches food safety culture Self-Assessment

09 June 2026

Food safety culture has been a mandatory part of European hygiene legislation for food businesses since 2021. However, not every company immediately understands what this requirement means in practice. That is why the Ne...

WHO: Chemical substances pose the greatest food safety risk

09 June 2026

Unsafe food continues to cause widespread illness and death worldwide. According to new estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 866 million people became ill in 2021 after consuming unsafe food....

Most Read Articles – May 2026

08 June 2026

Which topics captured the attention of the food industry in May 2026? The most-read articles of May provide a broad overview, ranging from audits, quality management and certification to automation, occupational health a...

Researchers develop Diet Score for toddlers

05 June 2026

Healthy nutrition at an early age is receiving increasing attention. At the same time, the number of young children with overweight or obesity is rising. Children with a chronic condition are particularly at risk. That i...

New hygiene code approved for the egg sector

01 June 2026

The Dutch egg sector is set to receive a new Egg Hygiene Code. The code was developed by Anevei and approved by the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. It replaces the hygiene code introduced in 2002 by the former Pro...

ISO 9001 revision moves closer

29 May 2026

An important standards update is approaching for quality managers in the food industry. The revision of ISO 9001 has entered its final stage. The Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) has been distributed to ISO’s na...

Food Tech Event evolves into a live innovation platform

29 May 2026

Robotics, food safety, packaging legislation and sustainability took center stage at Food Tech Event 2026. On May 20 and 21, more than 2,000 professionals from the food industry gathered at the Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertog...

Smarter membrane cleaning for the dairy industry

28 May 2026

Ultrasil™ Connected is Ecolab’s latest innovation in membrane cleaning. This solution helps dairy processors make their cleaning processes smarter, more efficient, and easier to control. By combining advanced cleani...

Online Edition May 2026 | Food Safety and Risk Analysis

11 May 2026

The war in Iran is once again putting pressure on global trade. Oil prices are rising, and fertilizer costs are increasing. Food prices are following suit. For the third time in six years, food producer...

Column Judith Witte: A drop in the bucket

11 May 2026

“Your handbag looks like a survival kit!” A friend is sitting next to me on the low wall. His finger is bleeding: torn cuticle. The rest of the group is chatting in the sun, with beers in plastic cups. I dig through my b...

IJsbrand Velzeboer: ‘It’s okay to mislead an auditor a little’

11 May 2026

A good QA manager should be lazy, think in terms of the supply chain, and be willing to stand up to management, according to food technologist and consultant IJsbrand Velzeboer. The ‘bureaucratic’ audits quality managers...

A resilient food industry in a turbulent world

11 May 2026

The war in Iran is once again putting global trade under pressure. Oil prices are rising, and fertilizer is becoming more expensive. Food prices are following suit. For the third time in six years, food producers are bei...

Column Ramon Sterk: Shelf life studies

11 May 2026

After months of refining the recipe, you finally have it in your hands: the perfect product for the consumer. Now all that’s left is to determine a best-before or use-by date for the label, and it’s ready for the market!...

Food safety starts with reliable coding

11 May 2026

In the food industry, it is essential that coding is always accurate. Think expiration dates, batch codes, or product information. When errors occur, they immediately affect product traceability. This can lead to recalls...