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‘We can make major progress in circular construction’

A shortage of building sites and raw materials, long waits for electricity and water connections, the nitrogen issue... anyone looking to build or expand in the food industry faces plenty of obstacles. But there are othe..

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Parmesan cheese production squeezed by extreme heat

15 July 2026

The iconic Italian Parmigiano Reggiano is under severe pressure. Extreme heatwaves in the Emilia-Romagna region are causing major problems. Milk production is falling, while energy costs for producers are skyrocketing. A...

Stricter import rules for organic food on the horizon

15 July 2026

Stricter rules are on the way for importing organic food from outside the EU. The European Parliament's agriculture committee approved new measures regarding certification. This decision aims to better protect European p...

Ausnutria and Royal A-ware close strategic deal

15 July 2026

Ausnutria and Royal A-ware are joining forces. Royal A-ware is acquiring a 35% stake in Amalthea. Ausnutria will maintain its majority stake at 65%. Together, the parties aim to further develop the production of goat che...

Shifting dairy market opens doors for cheese and whey

14 July 2026

The global dairy market continues to expand, but the underlying dynamics are changing. While Europe grapples with stricter regulations, supply is growing in other parts of the world. For the European dairy sector, this s...

EUDR update: palm oil derivatives and instant coffee added

14 July 2026

The European Commission is adding certain palm oil derivatives, instant coffee, and frozen beef tongues to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Meanwhile, soybeans for sowing are being removed from the scope. These an...

Rigid standards cost farmers 20 percent of their crop

14 July 2026

The gap between industrial standards and the unpredictable whims of nature is growing. While the climate causes more variation, the industry is demanding even more uniformity. On average, 15 to 20 percent of the fruit an...

Prevent product giveaway and reduce costs

14 July 2026

In the competitive food industry, every gram counts. Small deviations in filling weight can lead to significant product waste, unnecessary product giveaway, and consequently higher operational costs. These inefficiencies...

New strategic agenda for food security

13 July 2026

The Netherlands is food secure, but we absolutely cannot afford to sit back. That is according to State Secretary Silvio Erkens of the Ministry of LVVN. Today, he is presenting the outline of the strategic food security ...

Pressure on seafood supply chain accelerates need for automation

13 July 2026

The Dutch marine fishing industry has posted a profit for the second consecutive year. Yet, the entire supply chain faces major, long-term structural challenges. Due to a shrinking fleet, the supply of fresh North Sea fi...

Food trends June 2026: from frozen to mood food

13 July 2026

Consumers in the supermarket are looking for affordability, mental well-being, and nostalgia. New product launches show that health and comfort go hand in hand. This is highlighted by June market data from Innova Market ...

Health Council revises fat and carbohydrate standards

10 July 2026

The Health Council of the Netherlands is revising the dietary reference values for fats, fatty acids, digestible carbohydrates, and dietary fiber. This advisory report concludes the ongoing evaluation of Dutch dietary re...

Meat processing sector tracks residual streams more effectively

10 July 2026

The Association of the Dutch Meat Products Industry is continuing its monitoring of food waste. This year, Danish Crown, Sigma Benelux, and DeliBarn are joining the group. This means over half of the combined production ...

Shorter wait times for grid connections

10 July 2026

Grid congestion is one of the biggest challenges facing the Netherlands. Right now, it is putting the brakes on the economy and sustainability efforts. Grid operators and market parties are now taking a major step forwar...

Retail food waste plateaus: how will the supply chain respond?

10 July 2026

Supermarkets have made significant strides in reducing food waste. Between 2018 and 2023, retail food waste dropped by 34%. Over the last few years, however, this downward trend has stalled. This is shown in the annual s...

Temporary worker ban in the meat sector: make your voice heard

09 July 2026

The Dutch government has launched a public consultation for a bill that restricts the use of temporary agency workers in parts of the meat industry. This temporary agency work ban applies to operations involving the slau...