FOOD SAFETY

Information Sheet 85 becomes the Handbook on Food Microbiology

The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has published the Handbook on Food Microbiology, which replaces Informatieblad 85. The handbook is intended for businesses involved in the production, pro..

BuRO: Stricter rules needed for cultivated meat tastings

25 June 2025

Kweekvlees proeven klinkt als toekomstmuziek, maar de praktijk is al begonnen. Toch blijkt de veiligheid bij deze proeverijen nog niet goed geregeld. Dat stelt BuRO, het bureau voor Risicobeoordeling & onderzoek, in ...

Merick Schoute: 'It’s all about creating awareness'

23 June 2025

At the end of our interview with Vakblad Voedingsindustrie, Merick Schoute from Holie’s humbly says they were ‘lucky to break through.’ But that couldn’t be further from the truth: a creative mindset, smart strategy, a s...

Recalls due to metal or plastic? Microscopy offers a solution

23 June 2025

Foreign particles in food remain a sensitive issue—especially when it involves metal or plastic. These types of findings can quickly lead to recalls, headaches, and reputational damage. Getting clarity fast is essential....

Clean shoes at Marne Mosterd thanks to BOOTSCLEANER

19 June 2025

Marne Mosterd is one of the first food companies in the world to adopt an innovative shoe cleaner. This BOOTSCLEANER disinfects the inside of work shoes using UV-C light, which eliminates bacteria and fungi. On the fa...

Residues on soft fruit: washing has little effect

18 June 2025

The summer season has begun, and strawberries, raspberries, and peaches are back on the shelves. Yet the same questions return each year: is this fruit safe to eat, and does rinsing it help? Social media is full of lists...

New dietary guidelines from the High Health Council

18 June 2025

The Hoge Gezondheidsraad (High Health Council (HGR)) in Belgium has issued 17 new dietary recommendations aimed at improving public health. The focus is on reducing red meat consumption, increasing plant-based alternativ...

Faster PFAS detection and better removal

16 June 2025

PFAS are now found everywhere; in products, in the environment, and even in living organisms. Because these substances hardly break down, global concerns are mounting. Wageningen Food & Biobased Research (WFBR) is le...

Food fraud costs the food industry billions each year

16 June 2025

What’s really on the table? That’s the question the EUIPO is asking producers, retailers, and consumers to raise awareness of the risks of counterfeit food and drink. The damage goes beyond economics—it also threatens pu...

EU imposes steep import duty on Chinese vanillin

13 June 2025

Chinese vanillin is set to become significantly more expensive in the European market. The European Commission has introduced a definitive anti-dumping duty of 131.1 percent. With this measure, Brussels aims to prevent E...

Guaranteed quality for every piece of meat(substitute)

12 June 2025

How can you be certain your packaging is truly airtight? For meat and meat substitutes, this isn't a minor detail; it's a crucial requirement. Effective leak detection for meat packaging is essential to prevent risks lik...

This is how much ultra-processed food people really eat

10 June 2025

The amount of ultra-processed food someone consumes can be traced in their body. U.S. researchers have developed a so-called ‘poly-metabolite score’ that estimates UPF (ultra-processed food) intake based on blood and uri...

LoopiX: fast and reliable pathogen detection

10 June 2025

Waiting for lab results while food safety is under pressure? LoopiX offers an innovative real-time solution for in-house pathogen detection, providing reliable results within 90 minutes. The food industry is constantl...

Stricter measures needed for STEC in raw milk cheese

30 May 2025

Farms that produce raw milk cheese need to stay alert to STEC. That is the recommendation from BuRO, following a risk assessment of this pathogenic E. coli variant in cheeses that have not fully matured. If STEC is detec...

BOOTSCLEANER launches unique work shoe cleaner in with Elis

22 May 2025

In the food industry, strict hygiene is standard practice. Clean, hygienic footwear is just as essential. Startup BOOTSCLEANER is introducing the world’s first machine that cleans and dries the inside of work shoes. Hygi...

99% of food in the EU complies with pesticide limits

21 May 2025

In 2023, 99% of randomly tested food samples met European pesticide regulations. A total of 13,246 samples were analysed, taken from twelve commonly consumed products including carrots, cauliflowers, kiwis, onions, pears...