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Construction: Important considerations for food entrepreneurs

You want to expand or renovate. So, you decide to build! Once you’ve made that decision, questions start arising. What materials will you choose? Are they sustainable? How does this choice affect fire safety? What about ..

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Legal loophole: no Tax for Appelsientje with dairy

02 May 2024

Appelsientje has recently attracted attention by circumventing the soft drink tax through a legal maneuver: adding a small amount of dairy to their products. This practice, while fully compliant with existing legislation...

Lidl Belgium lowers prices of plant-based products

02 May 2024

Lidl Belgium has announced an expansion of its range of plant-based protein products, along with a simultaneous price reduction. From May 15th, the prices of these products will be permanently lowered. This move is part ...

Innovative projects for plastic recycling launched

02 May 2024

Plastic recycling in the Netherlands has been given a boost with the approval of four innovative projects by RVO. These projects, funded under the Circular Plastics NL programme, aim to fully close the loop on plastic us...

Meat sector seeks delay in UK physical inspections

01 May 2024

The Dutch meat industry is viewing the upcoming physical inspections of animal and plant products in the United Kingdom with concern. These inspections are set to commence on Tuesday, 30 April. The Central Organisation f...

Kips launches plant-based cream cheese alternative

01 May 2024

With growing interest in plant-based foods, Kips is expanding its range to include a plant-based alternative to cream cheese. The launch of this new product line marks a significant expansion in Kips's range of plant-bas...

Stability in the European pork market

30 April 2024

The European pork market remains calm, showing signs of stability and modest production growth. This trend is driven by higher margins that have led to increased production in some countries, such as Spain and Poland. Th...

Ban on smoke flavours affects food industry

26 April 2024

The European Commission has decided to ban the use of smoke flavours in food products. This decision was approved by the member states on April 24. The ban extends the approval of eight smoke flavours which, after a tran...

Turkey seeks protected status for traditional döner

25 April 2024

Turkey has recently applied to the European Union to register the name "döner" as a "guaranteed traditional specialty." This would mean that only döner prepared with specific ingredients and methods could continue to car...

Potato prices keep rising in Northwest Europe

25 April 2024

For the fourth consecutive year, potato prices in Northwest Europe, including the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Germany, remain above average. This also applies to processed products such as fries and crisps. The ong...

Tougher regulations for recyclable packaging in the EU

25 April 2024

The Parliament has recently adopted new measures to reduce the environmental impact of packaging. These measures aim to significantly decrease packaging waste across the EU and further promote the principles of the circu...

Pesticide residues safe in 96.3% of food samples

24 April 2024

In 2022, the European Union gathered a record 110,829 food samples, marking a 25% increase from the previous year. Analysis revealed that 96.3% of these samples contained pesticide residues within legally permitted level...

Food producers cut back on expensive ingredients

24 April 2024

Food producers in the Netherlands are reducing the use of costly ingredients in their food products. Despite these cutbacks, the price of many products remains the same or even increases. This is highlighted in a recent ...

The understated benefits of MES

23 April 2024

In industries where efficiency and quality control are key to success, a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) provides numerous advantages. While the more common benefits are well-recognized, such as optimizing productio...

Availability of vegetables and fruit pressured by EU regulations

22 April 2024

The European Parliament is about to vote on significant new legislation affecting the agricultural sector, particularly in the area of seeds and plant materials. This could have major implications for the availability of...

EFSA: Many farmed fish species free of parasites

22 April 2024

On April 18th, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published a scientific report on parasites in farmed fish within EU and EFTA countries. The report indicates that many popular fish species, such as Atlantic salmo...