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ForFarmers: from spot checks to automated code inspection

A packaging line is only truly automated when an operator no longer has to guess whether the required code is legible. At ForFarmers in Heijen, that final check made the difference between daily disruptions and a product..

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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 Now that the involved civil society organizations have withdrawn, the governme...

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...

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...

Study: poultry biosecurity can be improved

16 July 2026

Poultry farms can improve the implementation of important biosecurity measures. This is shown by research from Wageningen Bioveterinary Research. Daily routines in particular need attention, such as handwashing and chang...

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...

Growing avocado supply brings uncertainty

16 July 2026

The global supply of avocados continues to grow steadily. At the same time, market unpredictability is on the rise. RaboResearch reported this in a new market update on the sector. For Dutch importers, this development b...

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...

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...