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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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VleesNL considers legal action against ban on temporary workers

06 July 2026

VleesNL is strongly opposing the proposed ban on hiring in and assigning temporary agency workers in the meat sector. According to the trade association, the measure threatens to further increase the burden on food compa...

Global food prices edge down slightly in June

06 July 2026

International food prices declined slightly again in June. Cereals, sugar, and dairy products became cheaper, while vegetable oils and meat grew more expensive. These price movements remain important for Dutch food manuf...

Labor Inspectorate: meat sector must change structurally

06 July 2026

Occupational risks and labor violations remain persistent problems in the meat sector. According to the Dutch Labor Inspectorate, inspections and enforcement alone are not enough to bring about lasting change. The inspec...

NBBU: Temporary employment ban undermines government's own legislation

06 July 2026

The Dutch Association of Private Employment Agencies (NBBU) opposes the proposed ban on temporary agency workers in the meat sector. According to the industry association, the decision is disproportionate and primarily a...

SMK tightens sustainability requirements further

03 July 2026

The sustainability of the Dutch food chain continues to gain momentum. In 2025, SMK tightened the requirements for several certification schemes and saw the certified acreage under On the way to PlanetProof continue to g...

Deposit return system may soon cover dairy and juice bottles

03 July 2026

Beverage, dairy, and juice producers should prepare for new deposit return rules. The Dutch government wants to update the system to increase the collection of plastic bottles and beverage cans. The proposals also affect...

15% organic farming target still a long way off

02 July 2026

Consumers generally have a positive view of organic food, and awareness continues to grow. The number of Dutch consumers who occasionally buy organic products is also increasing. However, the development of organic farmi...

NLvoedt: Proud of the Dutch food supply

02 July 2026

Dutch food producers and politicians gathered at Perscentrum Nieuwspoort on Tuesday, June 30. Policymakers and producers connected during the fourth edition of the NLvoedt networking event. The annual event focused on th...

Food chain focuses on greater resilience

02 July 2026

The food chain has weathered several major shocks in recent years. From the COVID-19 pandemic to the war in Ukraine and the wave of inflation, the sector has remained resilient. According to an analysis by three experts,...

Verpact warns against additional packaging taxes

01 July 2026

New national taxes on plastic packaging could slow investments in circularity. Verpact says this in response to a report by CE Delft. The organization fears that additional taxes will reduce investments in recycling and ...

New insights into optimizing par-baked bread

01 July 2026

More and more industrial bakeries are using par-baked bread to make production more flexible and offer bread with a fresh-baked character. However, it is still not fully understood which processes during par-baking and s...

Volatile markets remain a risk to agriculture

01 July 2026

Global agricultural production is expected to continue growing over the next decade, but the outlook remains fragile. According to the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2026-2035, higher productivity and stable agricultural ...

Climate change reduces the nutritional value of crops

30 June 2026

Climate change is affecting more than just crop yields. The nutritional value of crops is also under pressure. In a review published in Nature, researchers from Ghent University describe how new genetic technologies can ...

Health Council calls for stricter alcohol policy

30 June 2026

Alcohol use should become less of a social norm in the Netherlands. That is the message from the Health Council in a new advisory report to the Dutch government. The recommendations could eventually affect producers, ret...

New scheme supports industry decarbonization

30 June 2026

The Netherlands wants to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. To achieve that, the Dutch government is taking another step to make investments in renewable energy more attractive. The scheme is also intended to support...