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NVWA tightens meat sector supervision from 2025

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) is working hard to improve its supervision and ensure the organisation is future-proof. Thanks to additional financial resources provided by the Rutte IV cabine..

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Nature’s Pride focuses on CO2 reduction and improved hygiene

09 October 2024

Nature’s Pride and Berries Pride, together with their growers ACP from Peru and ZZ2 from South Africa, have launched an ambitious project to reduce CO2 emissions and improve access to water and hygiene (WASH). This colla...

NAPV launches platform to accelerate product improvement

07 October 2024

Maud Theelen, network manager of the National Approach to Product Improvement (NAPV), has announced the launch of a new product improvement platform. This platform is designed to help companies in the food industry accel...

Novel Foods: Are you ready for the new rules?

01 October 2024

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has recently updated its guidelines for novel food applications. This revision, set to take effect in February 2025, marks a significant step for companies aiming to introduce ne...

Important safety standards in powder production

23 September 2024

Maintaining strict guidelines for food safety and quality is a constant challenge that impacts every link in the food chain. The food industry allocates a significant portion of its budget to reduce the risk of food cont...

20 years of microplastics research reveals lasting impact

23 September 2024

After two decades of research on microplastics, it has become clear how significant the impact of these particles is on the environment and potentially on human health. Scientists are calling for international cooperatio...

Stricter rules for pesticides in imported food

20 September 2024

On 18 September 2024, the European Parliament rejected two proposals from the European Commission that would have allowed small amounts of pesticides, banned in the EU, to be present in imported food. This decision ensur...

Chemicals in food packaging: a growing health concern

19 September 2024

Recent research shows that thousands of chemicals from food packaging and other food contact materials (FCMs) are making their way into our food. These substances, known as food contact chemicals (FCCs), can be harmful t...

VSD, Vivochem, and Ferr-Tech announce partnership

19 September 2024

VSD Food Machinery has announced a strategic partnership with chemical distributor Vivochem and water treatment company Ferr-Tech. The goal of this collaboration is to integrate FerSol, an innovative and sustainable clea...

Ultra-processed food: what do the Dutch really think?

18 September 2024

Ultra-processed food has been under scrutiny for some time, mainly due to potential negative health effects. But what do Dutch consumers really think about it? A recent study by Wageningen Food & Biobased Research an...

Fewer food infections reported in the Netherlands since 2016

18 September 2024

For the first time in seven years, the number of food infections in the Netherlands has decreased. In 2023, 911 outbreaks were reported, significantly fewer than the 1,173 reported the previous year. The number of people...

Link between ultra-processed foods and type 2 diabetes confirmed

16 September 2024

A large-scale European study has confirmed a clear link between the degree of food processing and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Conducted among over 311,000 participants across eight countries, the study adds t...

Food-grade oils from FenS keep production lines running at Borgesius

09 September 2024

“The show must go on,” even when a new conversion is required. Industrial baker Borgesius can't afford to have production lines down. “Everything is interconnected,” says Thomas Harms from the technical department. Toget...

New design with an even stronger focus on hygiene for Repak

09 September 2024

Repak, the well-known Dutch manufacturer of thermoforming packaging machines, has further developed its products to meet a new hygiene standard. While these machines have been specifically designed with the dairy industr...

Wide range of analyses and services at Nutrilab

09 September 2024

Food safety is of great importance to all of us. Nutrilab positions itself as a loyal partner in safeguarding and monitoring food safety. Our passion for food safety makes us a dedicated and reliable partner, always putt...

NVWA food safety inspection results made public

05 September 2024

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has published the decision to disclose food safety inspection data for the hospitality, craft, and retail sectors as of September 2, 2024. This document outline...