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Cono Kaasmakers creates more value from cream streams

Cono Kaasmakers and butter specialist Van de Koe have joined forces. The international cheese company plans to create added value from its cream streams. For Cono, this is an important step in strengthening its position ..

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Lidl wants 12% of produce sold to be organic by 2030

25 September 2026

Lidl has set new targets for organic produce and dairy. By 2030, 12% of the potatoes, vegetables and fruit it sells, measured by weight, must be certified organic. Lidl has also set a 10% organic target for its private-l...

Potato harvest in four EU countries set to fall by nearly a quarter

25 September 2026

European potato processors should expect a substantially smaller harvest across the EU-4. DCA Market Intelligence expects the four countries to produce about 20.8 million metric tons of potatoes combined. That is nearly ...

Sustainability claims on food packaging: new rules

24 September 2026

Stricter rules for sustainability claims take effect on September 27, 2026. They also apply to claims and labels on food packaging. Terms such as “green” and “environmentally friendly” will face clearer requirements. The...

New ISO 9001:2026 quality management standard published

24 September 2026

After more than a decade, ISO 9001 has a new edition. The standard for quality management systems now reflects an evolving business environment. Certified food companies also have three years to transition. The familiar ...

These food companies made the KVK Innovation Top 100 2026

23 September 2026

From a plant-based fillet to crab meat: the food industry is also represented in the KVK Innovation Top 100 2026. Four finalists are developing food products or ingredients. Another company on the list develops technolog...

Meat survey 2026: concerns about meat affordability

23 September 2026

A growing share of Dutch people believe meat is not affordable for everyone. In 2024, 45 percent held that view; now 52 percent do. That finding comes from a special report on affordability and food security in the Natio...

Farmstead dairy producers worry about new hygiene code costs

23 September 2026

Small producers of farmstead dairy products fear high costs under the new hygiene code. They say additional inspections, laboratory testing and paperwork could put some businesses under strain. Caring Farmers has sent an...

TERRAPATH: WUR searches for new flavor and fragrance compounds

22 September 2026

Menthol and citral are two well-known examples of terpenoids. Nature contains many more terpenoids and related compounds. Which of them might have potential as new flavor or fragrance ingredients? Wageningen University &...

More fruit and vegetables arrive through Dutch ports

22 September 2026

The volume of fruit and vegetables arriving in refrigerated containers has increased sharply over the past decade. In 2025, 11.1 million metric tons of refrigerated and frozen cargo arrived in the Netherlands by sea. Vol...

Global flavours give products more character

22 September 2026

Consumers increasingly look for distinctive and clearly recognisable flavours. International flavour profiles continue to play an important role. Spicy, aromatic and smoky notes are particularly prominent. DKB Foodsoluti...

EU considers lower maximum levels for sulfites

21 September 2026

Lower maximum levels for sulfites are on the table for many food products. The European Commission’s draft affects dried fruit, potato products, and juice concentrates. The Commission also wants to remove two sulfites fr...

Food residuals as animal feed to reduce scope 3 emissions

21 September 2026

Several large Dutch supermarkets aim to reduce their indirect emissions in the coming years. Processing surplus products into animal feed could play an important role. This keeps raw materials within the food chain and r...

Trade ban on goods from Israeli settlements

21 September 2026

Starting September 22, a product’s origin will determine whether goods from Israel may enter the Dutch market. The Netherlands will ban the import, purchase, and sale of goods from unlawful Israeli settlements. This also...

Protein trend boosts demand for milk powder and whey powder

18 September 2026

The popularity of high-protein products is affecting the European dairy market. Prices for skimmed milk powder and whey powder are significantly higher than a year ago. According to DCA Market Intelligence, strong demand...

WUR sees potential in mandatory organic purchasing

18 September 2026

The amount of organic farmland must triple within five years. At the end of 2025, around 5% of farmland was farmed organically. However, the Dutch government’s target for 2030 is 15%. This requires approximately 180,300 ...