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BuRO calls for better oversight of food contact materials

More recycled raw materials, less plastic, and greater use of plant-based materials: sustainability efforts are changing food packaging. But what substances come with those raw materials? And could they end up in food? A..

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Can an electronic nose stop olive oil fraud?

11 May 2026

The global olive oil market represents an annual value worth billions of euros. Yet the sector has long struggled with a persistent problem: fraud and misleading claims. A significant share of the olive oil sold as extra...

Certification in a complex food supply chain

11 May 2026

In a world of increasingly complex supply chains and rising expectations from customers and regulators, transparency and reliability are essential. Trust is never a given: it must be built, substantiated, and continuousl...

Balancing safety and functionality in wheat processing

11 May 2026

Flour and flour-based products are typically intended to receive a final heat treatment step before consumption, which will inactivate any pathogens that may be present. As a result, these products are generally not asso...

Column Saskia Stender: It’ll probably be fine

11 May 2026

“It’ll probably be fine, I trust the system.” I hear it more often than I’d like. And honestly, I catch myself thinking the same thing sometimes. You see a process, a product, or a situation and automatically assume it’s...

What harmful substances are found in meat substitutes?

08 May 2026

More and more consumers are swapping meat, milk and cheese for plant-based alternatives. Store shelves are packed with them. From oat drinks to vegetarian burgers. But that shift is also raising new questions for produce...

Further tightening of pesticide import controls

06 May 2026

Compliance with European limits for pesticide residues remains high. That is according to new figures from food safety authority EFSA, based on more than 125,000 food samples analyzed across Europe. At the same time, the...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Organic food once again significantly more expensive

28 April 2026

The price gap between organic and conventional food has increased again. Consumers pay an average of 66% more for organic products. This is evident from a recent price survey by the Dutch Consumer Organization across 13 ...

EFSA increases focus on food safety in Europe

21 April 2026

EFSA will relaunch the Safe2Eat campaign in April 2026. The European food authority is focusing on clear and science-based information for consumers. The goal remains to support people in making informed and safe food ch...

Best read articles March 2026

10 April 2026

The food industry continues to evolve, with a wide range of topics shaping daily operations. From CO₂ reduction and automation to food safety, packaging, and workforce employability, these are issues that play a role on ...

Production process runs smoothly at Borgesius Bakery

07 April 2026

Borgesius Bakery bakes and packages bread products for leading supermarket chains. At their Rotterdam location, both large and small bread products are produced. Massive ovens, spiral mixers, dough dividers, and long con...

IJsbrand Velzeboer: Enzymes: hidden flavour killers

07 April 2026

Freezing temperatures can ensure a long shelf life. And by long, I really do mean long. Just think of the Italian ice mummy Ötzi, who died more than five thousand years ago and wasn’t discovered until 1991. Dry condition...