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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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Food-safe recycling: everything has to add up

09 March 2026

Within four years it will be 2030. And yes, the alarm bells should be ringing, because by then food companies must already start using recycled content in their packaging under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulatio...

Daring to choose: on a mission for better food safety

09 March 2026

The food industry sets high standards for hygiene and food safety. Yet Jack Pluim of Jackit still often sees work being carried out in environments that are not properly designed for it. With Sealwise panels and his own ...

IJsbrand Velzeboer: Botanical murderesses

09 March 2026

My microbiology lab instructor at HAS, Mr. Savelkouls used to show us the most beautiful and colorful images of molds and yeasts through the microscope. We saw multicolored bouquets, magnificent thickets, and entire flow...

Sensors in the food industry: the power of PAT

09 March 2026

To meet the strict requirements for traceability, safety, and quality in the food industry, not only large volumes of data are needed, but also careful analysis and interpretation of that data. PAT (Process Analytical Te...

Water quality in the Netherlands shows little improvement

05 March 2026

Surface water in the Netherlands has been measured and assessed for years. Yet the quality shows little improvement. New research by the Algemene Rekenkamer indicates that the concentration of harmful industrial substanc...

'Proud of a safe production foundation'

05 March 2026

I’ve just returned from a four-week trip through Sri Lanka and the Philippines. Beautiful countries, breathtaking landscapes, welcoming people. But if, like me, you work in food production every day, you look at things t...

number of recalls increased by 5 percent in 2025

03 March 2026

In 2025, the number of product recalls rose again. By five percent, to be exact. Microbiological contamination and allergens in particular left their mark on 2025, according to the international analysis ‘Recalls: A Revi...

Risks of heating plastic meal packaging

24 February 2026

Ready meals stand for convenience and speed. Yet a new Greenpeace report raises questions about the safety of plastic packaging when heated. According to the analysis, heating meals in plastic trays can release micro- an...

Compliance with mercury advice in fish under scrutiny

23 February 2026

Compliance with dietary advice on mercury in fish is once again drawing attention. New research by EFSA maps how often Europeans consume fish with higher mercury levels and to what extent national guidance is being follo...

Antimicrobial resistance remains a concern for the food chain

23 February 2026

Antimicrobiële resistentie in voedselgerelateerde bacteriën blijft een hardnekkig probleem in Europa. Dat blijkt uit een nieuw gezamenlijk rapport van EFSA en ECDC. Vooral Salmonella en Campylobacter vertonen nog steeds ...

The real impact of PFAS on the food chain

18 February 2026

The societal costs of PFAS pollution in Europe run into the billions. This is evident from the European Commission report The cost of PFAS pollution for our society. The findings are directly relevant to the Dutch food i...

Column Gerard Kramer: CSI Salmonella

09 February 2026

With great regularity, we detect Salmonella in feed raw materials, animal by-products, and raw chicken meat. Fortunately, we find Salmonella far less often in food products, because in that case the customer must immedia...

A brief analysis of critical control points

09 February 2026

Food processing companies carry a major responsibility. Whatever you produce—an innovative product or a traditional one—one aspect is always the same: your product must never pose a risk to public health. To safeguard...

‘Healthier’ is not always safer

09 February 2026

Consumers are making more conscious choices for healthy and sustainable food. As a result, an increasing number of products based on vegetables and fruit are entering the market, such as beetroot wraps, cauliflower pizza...

Pesticide residues on apples remain high

29 January 2026

Apples are the most widely consumed fruit in Europe. They are also a commonly used raw material within the food industry. New research by Pesticide Action Network (PAN) shows that conventionally grown apples often contai...