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AI in the food supply chain: consumers cautiously optimistic

Consumers are cautiously optimistic about AI in the Dutch food supply chain. On average, they expect the technology’s benefits to outweigh its risks. They trust business owners more than AI. They want business owners to ..

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Calves important source of income for dairy farmers

01 June 2026

Milk prices still account for the largest share of dairy farmers’ income. However, the importance of cattle-related revenues is growing. Higher prices for calves and cull cows in particular are generating additional inco...

France accelerates agricultural plans with emergency law

01 June 2026

France is working on a new emergency law aimed at speeding up agricultural projects. The government wants to strengthen domestic food production, encourage investment, and simplify procedures. At the same time, the propo...

Sustainability labels boost exports of tropical products

01 June 2026

Sustainability labels such as Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance contribute to higher exports of tropical products from the Global South. That is the conclusion of new research by KU Leuven, based on trade data from more ...

New hygiene code approved for the egg sector

01 June 2026

The Dutch egg sector is set to receive a new Egg Hygiene Code. The code was developed by Anevei and approved by the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. It replaces the hygiene code introduced in 2002 by the former Pro...

Food Tech Event evolves into a live innovation platform

29 May 2026

Robotics, food safety, packaging legislation and sustainability took center stage at Food Tech Event 2026. On May 20 and 21, more than 2,000 professionals from the food industry gathered at the Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertog...

Smashburger gains popularity in the Netherlands

28 May 2026

The cheeseburger remains the most ordered burger in the Netherlands. At the same time, the smashburger is gaining ground. This is evident from Uber Eats ordering data released in connection with World Hamburger Day. The ...

Limburg secures millions for food innovation

28 May 2026

Limburg has secured European funding for two innovation projects focused on agriculture and food. More than €2.8 million in ERDF support has been allocated to the LEAF and SENSUPPLANTPRO projects. Provincie Limburg is al...

Smarter membrane cleaning for the dairy industry

28 May 2026

Ultrasil™ Connected is Ecolab’s latest innovation in membrane cleaning. This solution helps dairy processors make their cleaning processes smarter, more efficient, and easier to control. By combining advanced cleani...

Bread sector aims to boost bread consumption

27 May 2026

Bread needs to regain a stronger presence among consumers. That is why NBC, together with Dutch and Belgian industry organizations, has once again submitted a grant application to the European Union. The campaign is sche...

Coffee beans twice as expensive within five years

27 May 2026

Coffee continues to become significantly more expensive. Coffee beans in particular saw sharp price increases. That is according to a new price survey by the Consumentenbond. Rising prices are being driven by higher raw ...

More control over labor migration in the meat sector

27 May 2026

VleesNL has published the progress report for its action plan ‘Healthy, safe and fair work’. The industry association released the report ahead of the Dutch House of Representatives debate on labor migration policy on Ju...

VR changes consumers view on bread

26 May 2026

Food and consumer research often takes place in a laboratory. That setting barely resembles the places where consumers buy food or sample products. As a result, it remains difficult to measure the role context plays in f...

Food industry must prepare for Wtta

26 May 2026

Food companies that supply or hire personnel will face new rules. From 2028 onward, companies may only work with approved staffing providers. The new Wet toelating terbeschikkingstelling van arbeidskrachten (Wtta), best ...

Zaan region works on regional hydrogen network

22 May 2026

The food industry in the Zaan region is investigating the development of a regional hydrogen network. The initiative is intended to support further sustainability efforts across the sector. Four parties have signed a coo...

FNV threatens largest strike ever in dairy sector

22 May 2026

Tensions surrounding the dairy collective labor agreement continue to rise. FNV is threatening a nationwide strike at producers of milk, cheese, yogurt, and infant formula. According to the union, it could become the lar...