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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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KNS investigates safety of game steak

28 August 2026

A steak does not need to be cooked all the way through. However, that does raise food safety questions. The sides of thicker cuts, in particular, appear to heat up more slowly. KNS is therefore investigating exactly what...

Heat changes supermarket shopping behavior

28 August 2026

Extreme heat temporarily changes consumer shopping behavior. People postpone purchases but spend more at supermarkets. Preferences also shift toward light and convenient meals. At the same time, refrigeration, home deliv...

Spending on organic food rises 17 percent

28 August 2026

Organic food continues to gain ground in Dutch supermarkets. Consumers spent considerably more on these products than last year. Meanwhile, total spending on food remained virtually unchanged. However, the growth varied ...

Revenue at Dutch fish auctions hits record low

27 August 2026

Higher landings do not automatically generate more revenue. This is clearly reflected in figures from Dutch fish auctions. Several locations actually received more fish. Yet their combined revenue fell to a new record lo...

Additional discount for European recycled material

27 August 2026

Nearly nine out of ten packages in the Netherlands are recycled or reused. This puts the Netherlands among the international leaders. Behind that high percentage, however, is a supply chain under pressure. Verpact’s annu...

The first PPWR rules are in effect. Is your packaging data in order?

27 August 2026

The first requirements under the new European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) have applied since August 12. This makes detailed and verifiable packaging data increasingly important. Do you work with mu...

NVWA plans to publish inspection results for fish processors

26 August 2026

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) plans to publicly disclose inspection results for fish processing companies. This will make food safety assessments accessible to everyone. The draft decision d...

Most new NGT rules to take effect in 2028

26 August 2026

The European regulation on New Genomic Techniques has officially entered into force. This gives plant breeders greater scope to develop new varieties. Crops can therefore be adapted more quickly to drought and plant dise...

Dairy sector takes steps to reduce food waste

26 August 2026

Dutch consumers waste an average of 25.5 kilograms of perfectly edible food per person each year. Of this amount, 1.9 kilograms consists of dairy products. During Verspillingsvrije Week, Zuivelpak is drawing attention to...

Shrinkflation has not disappeared from supermarkets

25 August 2026

Shrinkflation is less common than it was several years ago. However, this form of price increase has not disappeared. Over the past year, the Dutch Consumers Association found dozens of new examples in supermarkets. Manu...

Royal A-ware plans to acquire LaBan Foods

25 August 2026

Royal A-ware plans to acquire LaBan Foods. The international family-owned company will expand its product range with butter products. Royal A-ware will also gain specialist expertise in this product category. The Netherl...

Staff shortages affect quality in the food industry

25 August 2026

Staff shortages in the food industry are often viewed as a production problem. But quality departments are also feeling the effects. Inspections must be carried out, deviations investigated, and audits prepared. When too...

Consumers Association: manufacturers use fiber claims to mislead

24 August 2026

Manufacturers are increasingly using fiber claims to make products appear healthier. According to the Dutch Consumers' Association, these claims do not always provide an accurate picture. The organization found more than...

European organic imports reach highest level since 2018

24 August 2026

European imports of organic agri-food products increased sharply in 2025. The volume rose by 12.8 percent to 2.98 million tons. This brought imports to their highest level since 2018. The Netherlands remains the leading ...

Tenth Food100 list puts lasting impact first

24 August 2026

For the tenth time, one hundred Dutch food changemakers have earned a place on the Food100 list. This anniversary edition highlights professionals driving positive change throughout the food supply chain. Good ideas matt...