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Study: 71% of canned seafood products lack origin transparency

Clear European rules govern origin information for fresh seafood. The situation is different for processed seafood. Producers are not required to provide the same information about species, catch area and fishing method...

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FNLI: Sugar tax costly and complex, health benefits unclear

02 September 2026

A tax designed to reduce sugar consumption while generating substantial revenue sounds straightforward. In practice, it is far more complicated. Food manufacturers must also consider product formulations, labels, inspect...

Meat & Minds Summit: the future of meat processing

02 September 2026

From October 27 to 29, MULTIVAC, TVI and Handtmann will host the Meat & Minds Summit. The event focuses on the future of the meat and protein industry. Experts will discuss current developments, new technologies and ...

European agri-food exports fall by 2 percent

01 September 2026

A larger trade surplus does not automatically mean export growth. European trade in agricultural and food products proves that once again. Total export value declined during the first half of 2026. Meanwhile, the trade s...

AI in the food industry: smarter production

01 September 2026

AI can help food companies work faster and more efficiently. Its greatest impact is currently in production and logistics. Raw material use, quality control, and inventory management also offer practical opportunities. R...

VleesNL opposes temporary employee ban

31 August 2026

The proposed temporary employee ban could have major consequences for the meat supply chain. According to VleesNL (MeatNL), it would affect more than 1,000 mostly smaller companies. The industry association wants to comb...

NVWA and Customs ready to enforce EUDR

31 August 2026

The European Deforestation Regulation is moving closer to everyday practice. This requires preparation from businesses, regulators, and stakeholders in producing countries. The Netherlands is continuing to develop a work...

Competition in the pork market intensifies

31 August 2026

The landscape of international pork trade is shifting again. Established trade flows are providing exporters with less certainty. A strong position today offers no guarantee for tomorrow. Companies face a broader and les...

KNS investigates safety of game steak

28 August 2026

A steak does not need to be cooked all the way through. However, that does raise food safety questions. The sides of thicker cuts, in particular, appear to heat up more slowly. KNS is therefore investigating exactly what...

Heat changes supermarket shopping behavior

28 August 2026

Extreme heat temporarily changes consumer shopping behavior. People postpone purchases but spend more at supermarkets. Preferences also shift toward light and convenient meals. At the same time, refrigeration, home deliv...

Spending on organic food rises 17 percent

28 August 2026

Organic food continues to gain ground in Dutch supermarkets. Consumers spent considerably more on these products than last year. Meanwhile, total spending on food remained virtually unchanged. However, the growth varied ...

Revenue at Dutch fish auctions hits record low

27 August 2026

Higher landings do not automatically generate more revenue. This is clearly reflected in figures from Dutch fish auctions. Several locations actually received more fish. Yet their combined revenue fell to a new record lo...

Additional discount for European recycled material

27 August 2026

Nearly nine out of ten packages in the Netherlands are recycled or reused. This puts the Netherlands among the international leaders. Behind that high percentage, however, is a supply chain under pressure. Verpact’s annu...

The first PPWR rules are in effect. Is your packaging data in order?

27 August 2026

The first requirements under the new European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) have applied since August 12. This makes detailed and verifiable packaging data increasingly important. Do you work with mu...

NVWA plans to publish inspection results for fish processors

26 August 2026

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) plans to publicly disclose inspection results for fish processing companies. This will make food safety assessments accessible to everyone. The draft decision d...

Most new NGT rules to take effect in 2028

26 August 2026

The European regulation on New Genomic Techniques has officially entered into force. This gives plant breeders greater scope to develop new varieties. Crops can therefore be adapted more quickly to drought and plant dise...