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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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Potato price slump puts arable farming under pressure

29 December 2026

After three strong years, arable farming is facing a different reality. Potato prices have fallen sharply. Sugar beets and grains are also yielding less. This is directly reflected in on-farm liquidity. Transaction da...

Pesticide Food Guide: paprika most contaminated vegetable

29 December 2026

Paprika tops the Pesticide Food Guide this year. Not because of popularity, but because this vegetable contains the highest average number of pesticide residues. This is shown by new figures based on residue measurements...

Supermarket prices are diverging again

24 December 2025

You see it more and more often: the price gap between budget and A-brands continues to widen. A recent price survey by the Consumentenbond shows that budget groceries have actually become cheaper since November 2024. A-b...

Food chain 2040: sustainability as a competitive force

24 December 2025

Anyone who wants to produce food in 2040 must operate sustainably. There is little left to negotiate on that point. Sustainability has therefore become a hard requirement within the Dutch food industry. Rabobank outlines...

Vakblad Voedingsindustrie looks back on 2025

23 December 2025

The year 2025 has come to a close, and what a year it was for the food industry — and for our magazine! From groundbreaking product innovations to inspiring stories about sustainability and packaging, this year was full ...

Animal welfare sets the course for the poultry sector in 2040

23 December 2025

Demand for eggs and poultry meat continues to grow. Even so, production in the Netherlands is set to decline slightly toward 2040. That may sound contradictory, but it is not. Stricter requirements on animal welfare and ...

More attention for microplastics in food

23 December 2025

Microplastics are no longer a niche topic. They are increasingly appearing in discussions on food safety. Among consumers, but also in politics. At the same time, firm conclusions on potential health risks are still lack...

Influencers use prohibited claims when promoting food products

22 December 2025

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has examined how influencers handle claims when promoting food products. Analysis of Instagram posts shows that prohibited claims also appear among influencers ...

Food industry keeps growing despite challenges

22 December 2025

The Dutch food industry continues to grow in 2025, even though companies are running into limitations. Supply chain issues and staff shortages are holding the sector back. ABN AMRO forecasts a volume increase of 1.5 perc...

NVWA begins oversight of allergen labeling in 2026

19 December 2025

As of January 1, 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) will begin enforcing new rules on allergen labeling. These rules concern warnings on labels for allergens that may unintentionally ...

Energy innovation: opportunities for the food industry

19 December 2025

Next year, the Netherlands will invest over €450 million in energy innovation. Innovation is essential for the energy transition and for a sustainable, strong, and internationally competitive Netherlands. The government ...

Agility becomes critical for food producers

18 December 2025

Pressure on food manufacturers is not easing. Quite the opposite. Moving toward 2026, costs remain high, markets uncertain, and consumer demands continue to shift. According to international consulting and engineering fi...

Broodje gezond requires 75% less farmland

18 December 2025

The Dutch signature sandwich 'broodje gezond' (healthy sandwich) is more than just a tasty lunch option. It also shows how profoundly Dutch food production has changed. De Eerste Duurzame Generatie (the First Sustainable...

Forecasting changes production in the Flemish food sector

18 December 2025

The Flemish food industry is at a turning point. Research from Hogeschool VIVES shows how data-driven forecasting and AI can help achieve more efficient production and reduce food waste. For a long time, planning relied ...

DNA Services takes over IT management at Horizon Natuurvoeding

17 December 2025

The IT management of Horizon Natuurvoeding will be taken over by DNA Services. With this decision, the food producer opts for an external IT partner that assumes full responsibility for managing and securing the IT envir...