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Global flavours give products more character

Consumers increasingly look for distinctive and clearly recognisable flavours. International flavour profiles continue to play an important role. Spicy, aromatic and smoky notes are particularly prominent. DKB Foodsoluti..

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More fruit and vegetables arrive through Dutch ports

22 September 2026

The volume of fruit and vegetables arriving in refrigerated containers has increased sharply over the past decade. In 2025, 11.1 million metric tons of refrigerated and frozen cargo arrived in the Netherlands by sea. Vol...

Trade ban on goods from Israeli settlements

21 September 2026

Starting September 22, a product’s origin will determine whether goods from Israel may enter the Dutch market. The Netherlands will ban the import, purchase, and sale of goods from unlawful Israeli settlements. This also...

Protein trend boosts demand for milk powder and whey powder

18 September 2026

The popularity of high-protein products is affecting the European dairy market. Prices for skimmed milk powder and whey powder are significantly higher than a year ago. According to DCA Market Intelligence, strong demand...

Rising raw material prices hit the food industry

18 September 2026

Following the inflation peak of 2023, supermarket prices stabilized at a higher level. Leading indicators now point to mounting price pressure. ABN AMRO expects food inflation to rise again in late 2026 and throughout 20...

Allergen risks and cross-contamination in water reuse

17 September 2026

Food manufacturers increasingly reuse water during washing, processing and cleaning. This approach reduces consumption, but creates a new food-safety question. Researchers see possible allergen transfer through reused pr...

Dutch milk deliveries and cheese production rise

17 September 2026

Milk deliveries in the Netherlands were 3.1 percent higher in July than a year earlier. Dairy plants also produced 2.9 percent more factory-produced cheese. Both milk deliveries and cheese production were higher in May a...

Salt intake often higher than Dutch consumers think

17 September 2026

Cutting back on salt sounds simple, but taste remains a deciding factor. That is precisely where health advice meets everyday practice. Those consumer preferences are directly relevant to the food industry. New research ...

Compaxo plans proposed acquisition of Gepo Vleeswaren and Kroon Vleeswarenfabriek

16 September 2026

Compaxo Groep B.V. is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with the shareholders of Gepo Vastgoed B.V. regarding its intention to acquire Gepo Vleeswaren B.V. in Nieuw-Vennep and Kroon Vleeswarenfabriek Z...

Posters Meat, Fish, Fruit and Vegetables and Dairy

16 September 2026

Through the trade magazine Voedingsindustrie we distribute the poster MEAT, FISH, FRUIT & VEGETABLES and DAIRY.  These posters show the structure of various processing industries. Due to high demand, they are al...

Government plans put food industry investment under pressure

16 September 2026

The food industry faces another increase in costs, according to FNLI. Government plans introduce additional taxes, levies and new regulations. The trade association says this reduces room for essential investment. FNLI a...

Podcast AI in food: from technology to returns

16 September 2026

Staff shortages, rising costs and tighter margins demand smarter processes. AI offers opportunities, but where should food producers start? In ING Sector Inzichten, Samantha, Sector Banker Food, talks with Patrick from R...

Dutch government finalizes food security crisis plan

16 September 2026

Geopolitical tensions and climate change are increasing the risk of disruptions to the food supply chain. This could put food security in the Netherlands and the European Union at risk. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fishe...

Industrial bakeries seek room for growth

15 September 2026

Bread remains an important staple within the Dutch diet. Wholemeal, spelt and sourdough varieties retain a particularly healthy image. At the same time, industrial bakeries face significant economic and operationa...

Online edition september 2026 | New proteins and ingredients

14 September 2026

New proteins and ingredients are developing rapidly. Manufacturers are looking for products that taste better, remain affordable and can be scaled up effectively. This requires smart choices in raw materials, fo...

Column Judith Witte: On the road

14 September 2026

Anyone who has ever walked one of the routes – the Caminos – to Santiago knows that every day follows more or less the same rhythm, yet no two days are alike. The landscape, the people around you, and the places where yo...