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New hygiene code approved for the egg sector

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..

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PFAS in snack vegetables: a mixed picture

04 November 2025

In snack vegetables intended for young children, Pesticide Action Network Netherlands (PAN-NL) found traces of eight different pesticides. Two of these were PFAS-based pesticides, and two others were hormone-disrupting. ...

RIVM: More oversight needed on food residual streams

03 November 2025

From beet leaves to fish heads – in a circular food system, almost everything gets a second life. It sounds sustainable, but how safe is it really? According to new research by RIVM and Wageningen Food Safety Research (W...

Approved antibiotic residues still pose a risk

21 October 2025

Even the tiniest traces of antibiotics in food can contribute to resistance in gut bacteria. That’s the finding of new research from the Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITG), published in Scientific Reports. And this con...

Plukon Blokker runs smoothly with smart lubrication plan

20 October 2025

At Plukon in Blokker, the drive to improve never stops. The company has several exciting plans lined up for the coming years. Meanwhile, operations continue as usual — around one million free-range chickens are processed...

Bart van der Nagel: Allergen analysis in a new light

20 October 2025

Food safety is not a luxury, but a necessity. At a time when more and more people are affected by food allergies, the importance of reliable analysis methods has become greater than ever. In the past, a simple test would...

How much money can you save with a proper oil analysis?

20 October 2025

An annual oil analysis is a small investment that delivers significant savings. By regularly testing the oil in your machine, you gain insight into both the quality of the lubricant and the technical condition of your eq...

Column IJsbrand Velzeboer: Toxic food

20 October 2025

Our food is a favorite topic of conversation at home, especially over coffee or drinks. It leads to thrilling stories, because food can be deadly. That was proven by a recently convicted Australian woman who was sentence...

New guide for safe food supplements

14 October 2025

The market for food supplements continues to grow. The number of suppliers keeps rising, and their experience varies widely. Alongside established producers, plenty of newcomers are entering the field. For many of these ...

NVWA: Most food within pesticide safety limits

13 October 2025

Most food products in the Netherlands remain well within the safety limits for pesticide residues. This is shown by the annual research conducted by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). Even...

RIVM: More salmonella infections in 2024

06 October 2025

The number of people who fell ill from salmonella rose again in 2024. The bacterium was also detected more frequently at poultry farms. In particular, Salmonella Enteritidis appeared often. Cases of bird flu, on the othe...

LoopiX: fast and reliable pathogen detection

30 September 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...

Growing trust in food safety, but concerns over microplastics rise

25 September 2025

An increasing number of Europeans feel familiar with the EU's complex food safety system. According to the latest Eurobarometer, published by EFSA, 79% of citizens say they are aware that there are rules in place to keep...

Europe exports more banned pesticides than ever

24 September 2025

You’d think Europe had stopped exporting dangerous pesticides. The opposite is true. European companies are actually producing and exporting even more than just a few years ago. That’s according to new research by Uneart...

Online edition september 2025 | (New) Proteins

15 September 2025

The demand for alternative proteins is high—and still growing. They're sought after as substitutes for costly animal proteins and as key ingredients in high-protein products. Protei...

More efficient steam systems in the food industry

04 September 2025

In the food industry, steam is essential. Whether you're baking, sterilising, cleaning or heating, your production depends on a reliable steam system. And yet, the installation behind that steam is often overlooked. That...