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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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NVWA and Customs ready to enforce EUDR

31 August 2026

The European Deforestation Regulation is moving closer to everyday practice. This requires preparation from businesses, regulators, and stakeholders in producing countries. The Netherlands is continuing to develop a work...

Competition in the pork market intensifies

31 August 2026

The landscape of international pork trade is shifting again. Established trade flows are providing exporters with less certainty. A strong position today offers no guarantee for tomorrow. Companies face a broader and les...

KNS investigates safety of game steak

28 August 2026

A steak does not need to be cooked all the way through. However, that does raise food safety questions. The sides of thicker cuts, in particular, appear to heat up more slowly. KNS is therefore investigating exactly what...

Heat changes supermarket shopping behavior

28 August 2026

Extreme heat temporarily changes consumer shopping behavior. People postpone purchases but spend more at supermarkets. Preferences also shift toward light and convenient meals. At the same time, refrigeration, home deliv...

Spending on organic food rises 17 percent

28 August 2026

Organic food continues to gain ground in Dutch supermarkets. Consumers spent considerably more on these products than last year. Meanwhile, total spending on food remained virtually unchanged. However, the growth varied ...

Revenue at Dutch fish auctions hits record low

27 August 2026

Higher landings do not automatically generate more revenue. This is clearly reflected in figures from Dutch fish auctions. Several locations actually received more fish. Yet their combined revenue fell to a new record lo...

Additional discount for European recycled material

27 August 2026

Nearly nine out of ten packages in the Netherlands are recycled or reused. This puts the Netherlands among the international leaders. Behind that high percentage, however, is a supply chain under pressure. Verpact’s annu...

NVWA plans to publish inspection results for fish processors

26 August 2026

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) plans to publicly disclose inspection results for fish processing companies. This will make food safety assessments accessible to everyone. The draft decision d...

Most new NGT rules to take effect in 2028

26 August 2026

The European regulation on New Genomic Techniques has officially entered into force. This gives plant breeders greater scope to develop new varieties. Crops can therefore be adapted more quickly to drought and plant dise...

Dairy sector takes steps to reduce food waste

26 August 2026

Dutch consumers waste an average of 25.5 kilograms of perfectly edible food per person each year. Of this amount, 1.9 kilograms consists of dairy products. During Verspillingsvrije Week, Zuivelpak is drawing attention to...

Shrinkflation has not disappeared from supermarkets

25 August 2026

Shrinkflation is less common than it was several years ago. However, this form of price increase has not disappeared. Over the past year, the Dutch Consumers Association found dozens of new examples in supermarkets. Manu...

Royal A-ware plans to acquire LaBan Foods

25 August 2026

Royal A-ware plans to acquire LaBan Foods. The international family-owned company will expand its product range with butter products. Royal A-ware will also gain specialist expertise in this product category. The Netherl...

Staff shortages affect quality in the food industry

25 August 2026

Staff shortages in the food industry are often viewed as a production problem. But quality departments are also feeling the effects. Inspections must be carried out, deviations investigated, and audits prepared. When too...

Consumers Association: manufacturers use fiber claims to mislead

24 August 2026

Manufacturers are increasingly using fiber claims to make products appear healthier. According to the Dutch Consumers' Association, these claims do not always provide an accurate picture. The organization found more than...

European organic imports reach highest level since 2018

24 August 2026

European imports of organic agri-food products increased sharply in 2025. The volume rose by 12.8 percent to 2.98 million tons. This brought imports to their highest level since 2018. The Netherlands remains the leading ...