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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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Most-read articles in the first half of 2026

23 July 2026

Which stories drew the most attention in the food industry in the first half of 2026? This top 10 brings together the topics that kept readers engaged: sustainability, automation, data-driven working, cooling, renovation...

Prevent product giveaway and reduce costs

23 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...

EFSA lowers safe limit for TFA in food

22 July 2026

EFSA is lowering the safe limit for trifluoroacetic acid in food. This is relevant to the food sector. TFA can form when PFAS substances break down. Certain pesticides may also play a role. TFA can enter the food chain t...

FAO: healthy diet unaffordable for many

22 July 2026

Healthy food is still far from affordable for everyone worldwide. According to FAO, nearly three billion people cannot afford a healthy diet. This is not because the world produces too little food. The high price of nutr...

Histamine controls in the fish supply chain fall short

21 July 2026

Histamine management requires greater attention throughout the fish supply chain. European inspections have identified problems with refrigeration, sampling, and professional expertise. Smaller businesses in particular s...

Fewer Campylobacter cases in Dutch poultry chain

21 July 2026

Campylobacter remains a key concern for European food safety. In Europe, the number of human infections is rising, while the Netherlands is reporting lower levels in the poultry chain. According to NEPLUVI’s annual Campy...

HAK adds extra fiber to classic applesauce

21 July 2026

HAK is expanding its range with Appelmoes Vezelrijk. The new variety contains additional plant-based fiber and no added sugar. It responds to growing interest in fiber-rich foods. HAK is also introducing fruit pouches an...

NVDE: Europe needs to push through with electrification plan

20 July 2026

For many food companies, sustainability revolves around practical questions. Is there enough grid capacity? Will energy remain affordable? And when does investing in electric heat, storage, or cooling actually pay off? T...

Recyclability of primary packaging remains a concern

20 July 2026

The supermarket sector has used less packaging material, but still lags behind on recyclability. This is stated in the CBL Verpakkingsrapportage 2025. Primary packaging in particular remains a concern for the supply chai...

Guidance on spoilage caused by spores in plant-based ingredients

20 July 2026

Bacterial spores in plant-based ingredients can cause spoilage and food safety concerns. Five companies have therefore issued joint guidance for suppliers. The guidance covers ingredients used in plant-based beverages. R...

Pesticide policy calls for legal measures

17 July 2026

PAN-NL says the covenant on crop protection products has failed. According to the organization, the agreement remains too weak and too vague. Now that the involved civil society organizations have withdrawn, the governme...

Horticulture chain grows despite uncertain years

17 July 2026

The Dutch horticulture chain continued to grow strongly in recent years. This happened during a period marked by COVID-19, high energy prices, geopolitical uncertainty, and greater international competition. Production v...

End of Soy Moratorium increases pressure on EUDR

17 July 2026

The end of the Amazon Soy Moratorium is raising major concerns about rising deforestation. With the collapse of this agreement, vast areas of forest are at risk of being lost. Over the next decade, at least 1.4 million a...

Cybersecurity Act also affects the food chain

16 July 2026

The Cybersecurity Act will enter into force on August 15, 2026. This gives the Netherlands a national implementation of the European NIS2 Directive. Organizations in essential and important sectors will face stricter req...

Dutch origin no guarantee of fewer pesticides

16 July 2026

Dutch fruit and vegetables do not contain fewer pesticide residues than products from other countries. This is according to Pesticide Action Network Netherlands (PAN-NL). The organization bases this on NVWA residue tests...