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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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Strong growth for the organic sector in 2024

23 May 2025

Organic is gaining momentum. While food inflation barely moved, organic sales rose strongly. Most notable is the sharp increase among specialty stores. These shops are attracting more conscious consumers and have strengt...

ASF outbreaks in the EU down by 83%

23 May 2025

The number of African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks among domestic pigs in the European Union fell sharply in 2024. According to EFSA’s latest annual epidemiological report, 333 outbreaks were recorded, compared to 1,929 t...

BOOTSCLEANER launches unique work shoe cleaner in with Elis

22 May 2025

In the food industry, strict hygiene is standard practice. Clean, hygienic footwear is just as essential. Startup BOOTSCLEANER is introducing the world’s first machine that cleans and dries the inside of work shoes. Hygi...

Five French companies launch InterVeg coalition

22 May 2025

France is now home to a coalition for plant-based food. Five industry players have established InterVeg, aiming to steer policy, consumers and the sector as a whole towards sustainable proteins. Hari&Co, Accro, Hap...

99% of food in the EU complies with pesticide limits

21 May 2025

In 2023, 99% of randomly tested food samples met European pesticide regulations. A total of 13,246 samples were analysed, taken from twelve commonly consumed products including carrots, cauliflowers, kiwis, onions, pears...

Revenue growth in food industry, but number of bankruptcies doubles

20 May 2025

The food industry is kicking off 2025 with a noticeable recovery. After a sharp drop in revenue during the first quarter of 2024, the numbers are now back in the black. Over the first three months of this year, revenue r...

Dutch meat sector launches reporting point for misconduct

20 May 2025

Labour migrants in the meat sector can now report workplace misconduct through an independent platform. The initiative was launched by CNV, FNV and the Central Organisation for the Meat Sector (COV), in collaboration wit...

France targets misleading origin labels

20 May 2025

The French government is stepping up efforts to combat misleading origin labelling of food products. In 2024, fraud control agency DGCCRF carried out 10,000 inspections on items marketed as French. Irregularities were fo...

Power reliability at risk: implications for the food industry

19 May 2025

The Dutch electricity supply is expected to remain stable through 2030, but concerns are rising beyond that point. Grid operator TenneT warns in its latest Security of Supply Monitor that the situation will deteriorate f...

Seagrass bread as a future-proof food source

19 May 2025

As sea levels continue to rise, agricultural land across the globe is coming under pressure. But where land disappears, a new type of crop could take root: seagrass. Environmental scientist Marieke van Katwijk sees poten...

Eating habits shaped by those around you

19 May 2025

People who regularly share meals with vegetarians tend to eat less meat themselves. That’s the conclusion drawn from an analysis by assistant professor Kristina Thompson (Health & Society, Wageningen University &...

Farm Dairy and PlanetDairy launch dairy blend

16 May 2025

One produces private label dairy in the Netherlands, the other is making strides with plant-based cheese in Scandinavia. Now, Farm Dairy and PlanetDairy are taking the next step together: a new dairy blend in which milk ...

Lidl, FrieslandCampina and ReGeNL launch soil restoration pilot

16 May 2025

Thirty dairy farms are taking part in a three-year pilot aimed at putting regenerative agriculture into practice. FrieslandCampina is leading the project, Lidl is providing financial support, and ReGeNL contributes with ...

Van Geloven plans to close three factories in 2026

15 May 2025

Snack producer Van Geloven aims to concentrate its production at three sites in the Netherlands. This proposed move would mean the closure of its locations in Wijk bij Duurstede, Cuijk, and the Belgian site in Mol over t...

Vitamin B6 under review following stricter intake limits

15 May 2025

Years of excessive vitamin B6 intake can cause symptoms such as tingling or numbness in the hands and feet. In response, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) lowered the tolerable upper intake level in 2023. This ha...