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Biscuit International: making logistics a piece of cake

Even a delicious cookie has smart logistics behind it. At its Broek op Langedijk facility, multinational Biscuit International operates its own transport fleet. Specialized software keeps transport planning under control..

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ACM blocks Zwanenberg’s acquisition of Unox

27 October 2026

A leading brand and numerous private labels under one producer: the ACM sees this as a risk to competition. The regulator has therefore refused to approve Zwanenberg’s acquisition of Unox. The combined business would gai...

One in three employees sees AI as a threat

27 October 2026

AI is gaining a foothold on the production floor, but employees have concerns. More than a third (34%) see the technology as a threat to their skills and expertise. In addition, 58% feel that decisions about digitalizati...

Online auction of food processing equipment

27 October 2026

Dome Auctions is holding an online auction featuring a wide range of high-quality processing and packaging equipment from a renowned mustard and mayonnaise factory in Neuss, Germany, following its closure. The range incl...

EFSA positive on E 246 for cheese and meat products

26 October 2026

EFSA has identified no safety concerns with the broader use of the preservative E 246. The application covers eleven additional food categories, including cheese and meat products. It also includes pomegranate arils, var...

One-third of industrial decarbonization projects delayed

23 October 2026

Decarbonization remains important to industry, but investing is proving difficult. Companies face high costs and inadequate infrastructure. As a result, some of their plans are being pushed back. RVO identified the obsta...

Eurostat: more plastic packaging waste in the EU

23 October 2026

More plastic packaging waste, but also more recycling: that is the picture painted by the EU’s 2024 figures. An average of 35.9 kilograms of plastic packaging waste was generated per person. Of that amount, 15.3 kilogram...

EU seeks input on bio-based plastic packaging

22 October 2026

What role will bio-based feedstocks play in tomorrow’s plastic packaging? The European Commission is assessing possible targets and related sustainability requirements. It is asking the packaging value chain to contribut...

European Union fish landings remain worth €5.5 billion

21 October 2026

Fish landings in the EU were valued at €5.5 billion in 2025. That was almost unchanged from the previous year. Spain accounted for the largest share, both in landing value and catch weight. But where does the EU fleet ca...

European Union approves curdlan as a food additive

21 October 2026

The European Commission has given curdlan the green light as a food additive. It has been assigned the E-number E 424 and may be used starting November 8, 2026. The authorization covers a range of products, from sauces t...

Van den Berg Vleesexperts and Westfort join forces

20 October 2026

Westfort intends to acquire a fifty percent stake in Van den Berg Vleesexperts. The investment will build on the companies’ longstanding collaboration. Westfort aims to strengthen its ties with end users through this mov...

EU agreement on organic food imports and labeling

20 October 2026

An organic product is not automatically eligible to carry the EU organic logo. This distinction is central to a provisional agreement on European rules for organic products. The Council and the European Parliament reache...

BuRO calls for better oversight of food contact materials

20 October 2026

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...

Column Judith Witte: Hallucinating

19 October 2026

Food production in factories isn’t the only thing getting ‘smarter’. On a smaller scale, our homes and kitchens are gradually becoming thoroughly digital environments too, with ever-smarter appliances. I say ‘our’, bu...

Online edition October 2026 | Smart Food Manufacturing and Personnel

19 October 2026

We’re automating all sorts of tasks in the food industry. Robots take mind-numbing work off our hands, and machines talk to each other. AI takes things a step further. It makes processes faster, ...

ARIE regulation in the food industry: do you know the risks?

19 October 2026

The ARIE regulation has been in force in the Netherlands since January 2023. Its purpose is to prevent major workplace accidents involving hazardous substances and protect employees’ safety. Employers bear most of the re...