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Climate shifts European food production

Climate change is unlikely to pose a direct threat to Europe’s food supply in the coming decades. However, it is changing where food is produced. While agricultural regions in Southern Europe are increasingly facing heat..

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LTO calls for faster approval of green crop protection products

06 May 2026

The approval process for green crop protection products needs to move faster. That is the message from LTO Nederland, Glastuinbouw Nederland, NFO, KAVB, NAJK, BO Akkerbouw, and NAV in a joint letter to the Dutch House of...

Concerns over NGTs grow within food chain

06 May 2026

The discussion around new genomic techniques is receiving increasing attention across the food chain. Bionext and affiliated organizations are warning about the implications for transparency, traceability, and patents. T...

CONO Kaasmakers acquires Van de Koe

05 May 2026

CONO Kaasmakers is taking a targeted step within the premium segment. The cooperative is acquiring Dutch butter company Van de Koe. With this move, CONO is responding to growing demand for high-quality dairy products. Th...

EU simplifies rules around deforestation law

05 May 2026

The European Commission is once again introducing changes to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Just months after Brussels postponed the implementation of the law until the end of 2026, new simplifications and addit...

Export restrictions increase pressure on foodsector

05 May 2026

Export restrictions on raw materials are rising rapidly worldwide. Countries are increasingly keeping raw materials within their own borders to protect domestic industries or generate additional revenue. For the Dutch fo...

Albert Heijn deploys AI to reduce bread waste

05 May 2026

Albert Heijn is rolling out a new approach to tackle food waste in its bakery section. The supermarket is combining smart baking with dynamic pricing across all stores. Using AI, the assortment of bread products is bette...

Farmed salmon origin often unclear, despite certification

04 May 2026

Salmon is an important product within the Dutch fish supply chain. Processors and retailers make extensive use of certification schemes such as ASC and GGN. These labels play a role in procurement, positioning, and commu...

Investments in food and agri are increasing

01 May 2026

Investeringen in landbouwonderzoek blijven wereldwijd toenemen. Nieuwe cijfers van FAO laten zien dat publieke R&D-systemen stabiel doorgroeien. Tegelijk groeit het aantal onderzoekers sneller dan de beschikbare budg...

More than 3 in 10 companies fail to meet OSH requirements

01 May 2026

More than three in ten companies in the Netherlands do not have their occupational safety and health (OSH) basics in order. As a result, they are not meeting a legal obligation and employees are exposed to unnecessary ri...

Starting entrepreneurs struggle with administration and taxes

30 April 2026

Many starting entrepreneurs begin with energy, plans, and confidence in their idea. The first customers, products, or services often receive all the attention. At the same time, the business fundamentals are often overlo...

Mandatory video surveillance in German slaughterhouses

30 April 2026

The German government is taking a next step in overseeing slaughterhouses. The cabinet has approved mandatory video surveillance in large slaughter facilities. This places greater emphasis on control in the final stage o...

Protein trend continues to push whey powder prices higher

30 April 2026

The price of food-grade whey powder is rising rapidly and has reached a record level. At approximately €1,700 per tonne, prices are historically high. Since the start of this year, prices have increased by more than 50%....

Revolutionary membrane cleaning with Ultrasil™ Connected

29 April 2026

Ultrasil™ Connected is Ecolab’s latest innovation in membrane cleaning. It helps dairy processors clean more intelligently and efficiently by combining scientifically developed chemistry with 24/7 digital monitoring and ...

Food sector vulnerable due to dependence on natural gas

29 April 2026

The Dutch food industry remains sensitive to fluctuations in the energy market. The war with Iran once again highlights how heavily the sector relies on fossil energy. This dependence continues to affect costs, investmen...

Pressure on Belgian food industry increases

29 April 2026

On paper, the Belgian food industry remains a strong player, but underlying signals are becoming more concerning. Behind stable figures, pressure on costs, demand, and competitiveness is rising. Industry association Fevi...