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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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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...

Grain stocks fall as consumption hits record

14 August 2026

The global grain market will have less room in 2026/27. Production is declining, while consumption continues to rise. As a result, stocks are falling and the balance is shifting. This is becoming particularly clear in th...

European butter exports rise by 35 percent

14 August 2026

European butter exports to countries outside the European Union are growing strongly. In the first quarter, exports increased by 35 percent. Exports to the United States rose particularly sharply. More skimmed milk powde...

NVWA finds excessive residues in ice cream and whipped cream

13 August 2026

Residues from cleaning and disinfecting agents can remain in food after cleaning. In 2026, the NVWA therefore tested 95 samples of ice cream and whipped cream. Three products exceeded the legal limit. Two of them were at...

European poultry meat production rises 5.1%

13 August 2026

Europe’s poultry sector presents a mixed picture in 2026. Production is increasing, while broiler prices remain below last year’s level. Trade is also on the move, with both imports and exports rising. For the Netherland...

European sugar production falls as imports rise

13 August 2026

Europe’s sugar market is set for a clear shift in the coming period. Production is falling, while imports are projected to increase. At the same time, exports and inventories are declining. Price trends also remain in mo...

Blending organic milk: an opportunity to scale up?

12 August 2026

The Dutch organic farming sector faces a significant growth challenge. According to Questionmark, supermarkets and producers can play an important role. The organization is working on concrete steps to increase organic s...

Consumers make better choices from a wider beverage range

12 August 2026

Choosing a soft drink is no longer just about taste. Consumers also consider product composition and the occasion. Among other factors, they look at calories, ingredients, and whether a drink contains alcohol or caffeine...

Drought turns potato market upside down

11 August 2026

After a long, difficult period, sentiment in the potato market has shifted completely. The drought is driving growing demand for both old-crop and new-crop potatoes. Three weeks ago, old-crop Agria potatoes could still b...

Puratos maps flour variability more accurately

10 August 2026

Flour may seem like a predictable staple ingredient, but conditions are changing. Harvests do not always deliver the same quality and characteristics. Climate change, new farming practices, and supply chain developments ...

Business as usual in cucumber cultivation

10 August 2026

The Dutch cucumber sector is becoming less dependent on the seasons. Growers are producing higher yields on the same acreage and supplying the market for longer. Buying patterns are changing too, as snack cucumbers gain ...

Raw material prices rise amid heat and tensions

07 August 2026

International food prices edged up in July 2026. The FAO Food Price Index averaged 131.1 points. This was 0.6 percent higher than one month earlier. Compared with July 2025, the index rose 1.0 percent. Higher quotations ...