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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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Tenth Food100 list puts lasting impact first

24 August 2026

For the tenth time, one hundred Dutch food changemakers have earned a place on the Food100 list. This anniversary edition highlights professionals driving positive change throughout the food supply chain. Good ideas matt...

Wallonia aims to become a leader in agrifood biotechnology

21 August 2026

Wallonia aims to become a European reference region for agrifood biotechnology by 2035. The region is focusing on areas including fermentation, functional ingredients, and health-driven nutrition. Companies such as Purat...

82% of branded cookies still contain palm oil

21 August 2026

Palm oil is still widely used across the branded cookie assortment. According to research cited by The Flower Farm, 82% of the products examined contain palm oil. The company says private-label products are sometimes fur...

Vegetable diversity important for future cultivation

20 August 2026

Greater variation in vegetable species can make agriculture more climate-resilient. Traditional varieties and wild relatives in particular offer opportunities for breeding. An international research team is therefore cal...

Europe uses more soy, but less is responsibly sourced

20 August 2026

Europe remains structurally dependent on imported soybeans and soybean meal. At the same time, demand is growing faster than responsible sourcing. In 2024, 44 percent of soy consumption met FEFAC’s guidelines. A year ear...

New European acrylamide standards on the way

20 August 2026

The European Commission is preparing stricter rules for acrylamide in food products. Some products will likely be subject to statutory maximum levels. Other product groups will receive new or stricter benchmark levels. T...

Water availability poses a risk to the food industry

19 August 2026

Water accounts for only a small share of production costs. Yet the food industry can hardly operate without it. Drinking water utilities warn of shortages during dry periods from 2035 onward. Producers may then have less...

High-protein soups: HAK and XXL Nutrition team up

19 August 2026

High-protein products are gaining a more prominent place in the mainstream food market. HAK and XXL Nutrition are responding with two meal-sized soups. The brands combine HAK’s vegetables and legumes with XXL Nutrition’s...

Zalmhuys Group acquires majority stake in BML Food Group

18 August 2026

Zalmhuys Group has acquired a majority stake in BML Food Group. This gives the Hague-based importer room for further international growth. Zalmhuys is strengthening its position in the European fish and seafood market. D...

The Netherlands saves 40 million meals from going to waste

18 August 2026

Too Good To Go has saved 40 million meals in the Netherlands. The app reached this milestone eight years after its launch. More than 13,500 businesses have now joined the platform. According to Too Good To Go, these meal...

Plant-based groceries up to 30 percent cheaper

18 August 2026

Choosing plant-based products is increasingly saving shoppers money at checkout. At all nine supermarkets surveyed, plant-based staples cost less than comparable animal-based products. The average price difference is 18 ...

Recovery of the industry has yet to reach food sector

17 August 2026

The Dutch manufacturing industry gained considerable momentum in the second quarter of 2026. The food industry lagged behind this recovery, although the decline in sales was smaller in June than in April and May. Manufac...

Europe wants to tackle territorial supply constraints

17 August 2026

Sourcing from the Member State offering the best terms seems logical. Yet retailers and wholesalers face territorial supply constraints. Suppliers can restrict product sales to specific countries. Packaging variations ca...

Lower residue limits could curb food imports

17 August 2026

Pesticides banned in Europe can still enter the market through imported products. Lowering European residue limits is intended to prevent this. However, stricter limits could affect trade, production, and consumer prices...

European egg sector sees prices fall as imports rise

14 August 2026

Egg trade is shifting significantly across the European Union. Imports from outside the EU are rising particularly sharply. At the same time, the average European egg price is below last year’s level. The Netherlands acc...