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Smaak & Co aims for high-risk production environment

Smaak & Co takes no risks when it comes to food safety and quality. The producer of fresh cream cheese products and tapas aims for a high-risk production environment. To achieve this, the company collaborates with re..

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Nutrilab has a passion for food safety

08 April 2024

Nutrilab acts as a loyal partner in guaranteeing and monitoring food safety. Our customers must be able to rely on us at all times. Even in these turbulent times. We therefore continue to offer all facilities you are acc...

Food Tech Event 2024 with 21 OSV Members

08 April 2024

You might have noticed: at the Food Tech Event in the Brabanthallen, ’s-Hertogenbosch, we are present alongside 21 OSV members, occupying a quarter of the exhibition floor. We are quite pleased with this accomplishment. ...

Measuring pH in food: theory and pitfalls

08 April 2024

The pH value is one of the units of measurement used to characterize a food product. Usually, this value is considered simple to measure and is added to the list of analyses to be performed. However, don't be misled: thi...

Where are the alternatives for harmful PFAS?

29 March 2024

The potential European ban on PFAS, set to possibly come into effect in 2025, is pressuring Dutch scientists and industrialists to find alternatives for these harmful substances. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances...

Tighter standards for water use in Belgian food production

29 March 2024

The Belgian federal government has implemented stricter standards for water used in food production. This decision focuses on reducing the presence of PFAS and perchlorate in water for food and beverage production. These...

The risks of smoke and smoke flavouring

29 March 2024

In the Netherlands, a country with a rich tradition in food processing, smoke has played a central role for centuries. From classic smoked salmon to more modern smoked tofu, the popularity of smoke endures. However, rece...

Belgium regains avian influenza-free status

25 March 2024

Recently, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has officially recognized Belgium as free of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry. This status change comes after a period during which no new outb...

PAN: 7 out of 10 Dutch demand less pesticide use

13 March 2024

The Netherlands is renowned for its flourishing agricultural sector. However, this sector is currently under the spotlight, not for its successes, but for its intensive use of pesticides. Recent research commissioned by ...

EFSA: Low antibiotic residues in food

11 March 2024

A recent report by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) indicates that levels of drug residues and other substances in animals and animal-derived food remain low. EFSA's report examines a range of substance group...

Majority of consumers doubt safety of processed foods

05 March 2024

Recent research by the EIT Food Consumer Observatory shows European consumers are concerned about the impact of ultra-processed foods on their health. The study reveals that 65% of European consumers believe ultra-proces...

Processed foods: Time for an honest discussion

05 March 2024

The Dutch food industry faces a challenge in creating a balanced discussion about processed foods. Jaap Seidell, Professor of Nutrition and Health at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, has recently highlighted the potenti...

Column Judith Witte: Light and life

04 March 2024

Easter is almost upon us. In the supermarkets, we're inundated with temptations. Easter bunnies, Easter eggs, Easter bread, Easter cookies, and 'everything for an elaborate Easter brunch'. A celebration of sweets, exclus...

TNO research basis for reliable allergy information

04 March 2024

From January 1, 2024, the Netherlands will have a new allergen policy. Exposure standards have been set, and the rules for alerting on the label about the possible (unintended) presence of substances that can cause aller...

Column Saskia Stender: Intelligent packaging

04 March 2024

In the food industry, we're seeing how intelligent packaging truly makes a difference. It assists in keeping food safe and indicates the origin of its contents. These technologies aren't just a minor step forward; they'r...

Plastics: the invisible threat in our food

28 February 2024

Increasingly, minuscule plastic particles are floating around us. These particles, originating from larger pieces of plastic, make their way into our food chain and ultimately into our bodies. This raises questions about...