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Vice Versa ‘got’ a blank canvas for its new facility

A fierce fire reduced Vice Versa’s frozen storage facility to ashes in 2024. It was a devastating experience, but a close-knit team and solid insurance coverage kept the business going. This made a new frozen storage fac..

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Food safety raised with smart imaging

27 January 2026

From stricter legislation to fluctuating raw material quality, food producers are looking for greater control. The PPO Smart Imaging System provides that control with real-time detection of deviations that were previousl...

Supermarkets steer protein transition in the food sector

27 January 2026

Dutch supermarkets hold a distinctive position within Europe when it comes to climate policy and the protein transition. The Superlist Environment Europe 2026 shows that Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Lidl Nederland report exte...

Risk management more important for food companies

26 January 2026

Cyber threats, geopolitical tensions, and energy security are putting growing pressure on Dutch businesses. At the same time, companies are becoming slightly more resilient. This emerges from new research by RaboResearch...

NVWA takes a broader view of biocides in food

26 January 2026

Biocides are indispensable in the food chain, but they can sometimes leave traces behind. These residues in meat and dairy are now receiving increased attention. The NVWA wants a clearer picture of which substances remai...

Dutch food labels remain mandatory in the Netherlands

26 January 2026

The requirement to provide food information in Dutch remains in force. The cabinet makes this clear in a letter to Parliament concerning a motion adopted during the 2025 General Financial Debates. The motion was intended...

Pork without a welfare label still available

26 January 2026

Ten years ago, supermarkets agreed to stop selling pork without a welfare label. That agreement has still not been fully met. Despite the Varken van Morgen covenant, almost all chains continue to sell fresh pork without ...

DP&S independent entity within Verstegen Spice Group

23 January 2026

Dutch Protein & Services (DP&S) is entering a new phase within the Driessen family. Through a transfer of shares, the company will be positioned as an independent entity within Verstegen Spice Group. This step re...

Food industry 2025: growth versus bankruptcies

22 January 2026

In 2025, the food industry achieved revenue growth of more than 7 percent, driven largely by a sharp increase in exports. At the same time, the year also revealed a less favorable side: with 53 bankruptcies, the highest ...

Food sector tightens rules for advertising to children

22 January 2026

The food sector has once again tightened the rules for marketing to children and young people. With the updated Reclamecode voor Voedingsmiddelen, the sector imposes stricter agreements on itself, both online and offline...

Rasecht acquires FishPartners

21 January 2026

Rasecht B.V., based in Urk, has acquired industry peer FishPartners B.V. from Bunschoten-Spakenburg. By combining activities, a strong partnership is formed within the market for mobile fish trade and fish specialty stor...

Schouten introduces three new falafel varieties

21 January 2026

Falafel has evolved from traditional street food into a versatile product for professional kitchens. Schouten Europe responds to this development with the introduction of three new falafel varieties. The family-owned com...

TechniShow 2026: 75 years of innovation

20 January 2026

From March 10–13, 2026, Royal Jaarbeurs will once again be the central platform for the manufacturing industry in the Benelux. TechniShow will celebrate its 75th anniversary—a milestone for the leading stage for industri...

What is the effect of a meat tax?

20 January 2026

The environmental impact of food consumption in Europe is substantial and remains largely outside current tax policy. While climate, water use, and biodiversity are under pressure, meat and other food products still bene...

Sugar levels in beverages remain high

20 January 2026

How much sugar consumers take in through beverages is once again made clear. The Dutch Food Center has published new sugar cube posters in which the sugar content of popular cartons, bottles, and cans takes center stage....

New subsidy round for agri and food innovation

19 January 2026

The Dutch agri and food sector is among the global leaders. Companies provide millions of people with safe and healthy food every day and contribute to societal challenges such as climate change and the raw materials tra...