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‘Bio, pesticide-free skin’ increases preference for organic

Nearly a third (28%) of Jumbo’s online customers are more likely to click on an organic product when the phrase ‘Bio, pesticide-free skin’ is displayed underneath it. Of this group, 10% ultimately choose the organic opti..

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Trade restrictions after FMD outbreak impact the pork sector

14 February 2025

Pork prices in Europe started the year on a downward trend. The outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Germany disrupted the market and led to trade restrictions. The key question is whether this is a temporary shoc...

Sustainable business with smart lubrication technology

10 February 2025

Smart lubrication technology is essential for sustainable business practices, especially in industries where machine reliability and efficiency are crucial. Food-grade lubricants play a key role in this. They reduce fric...

JacKit: a revolution in efficiency and process optimization

10 February 2025

After a year of intensive testing and development, Jackit is launching its new JacKit product line. This line is specifically designed for the food industry, focusing on high-quality solutions. JacKit’s sealants are b...

Column Gerard Kramer: Wake-upcall

10 February 2025

As of January 1st, 2026, the new allergen regulations will take effect—a fact no one in the food industry could have missed. The principle is simple: where companies could previously suffice with a general "may contain" ...

New trademark for gluten-free products

04 February 2025

Beyond Celiac, the largest gluten-free organization in the United States, has unveiled a new registered trademark. This follows the release of Issue 4 of the BRCGS Standard, where the "Gluten-Free Certification Program" ...

Duckweed officially recognised as a food product in the EU

04 February 2025

Duckweed, commonly known as water lentils, has been officially approved for consumption within the EU by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). This approval marks nearly ten years of research conducted by Wageningen...

The Future of Food 2025

27 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...

PAN launches Pesticide Consumption Guide

23 January 2025

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...

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...