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

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..

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Health Council calls for stricter alcohol policy

30 June 2026

Alcohol use should become less of a social norm in the Netherlands. That is the message from the Health Council in a new advisory report to the Dutch government. The recommendations could eventually affect producers, ret...

Column Judith Witte: Charging challenges

29 June 2026

While my working memory is immersed in the world of energy management for this final pre-summer edition, my mind has already quietly wandered off to potential vacation destinations. Surrounded by terms such as charging a...

The major challenge of sustainable energy management

29 June 2026

Since the war in the Middle East, energy prices have risen to unprecedented levels. To become less dependent on fossil fuels, entrepreneurs are looking for alternative ways to keep their businesses running. With wind pow...

Growing despite power shortages, thanks to a smart off-grid installation

29 June 2026

Few companies in the food industry are unaffected by power-related challenges. Bas te Riele of Aan de Stegge Twello regularly works with colleagues to determine the most efficient solution. “Yes, it takes some calculatio...

Fonterra reuses waste heat

29 June 2026

In Heerenveen, Fonterra operates a state-of-the-art facility where whey from the neighboring cheese plant is processed in a sustainable way. A heat pump that utilizes waste heat is the next piece of the sustainability pu...

Building in the food industry is always tailor-made

29 June 2026

Every construction project is unique: there are countless factors to consider. The food industry is no exception. Or is it? In this sector, “countless” is actually an understatement. But Pim Bles, Project Manager Buildin...

Flavor first: A roll with a purpose

29 June 2026

A sausage roll, but different. Lighter, just as flavorful, and built on an unexpected foundation. With their Zwamcijsje and Baasbroodje, Mendelt Tillema and Rick Houtepen show that change can sometimes start with somethi...

Drying processes can be made more sustainable and efficient

29 June 2026

Drying is one of the most energy-intensive processes in the food industry. Yet it is entirely possible to make this process more sustainable. What adjustments can be made? And where can the greatest gains be achieved? Wa...

RIVM: Product reformulation needs to accelerate

29 June 2026

The first nationwide RIVM monitors provide insight into the progress of healthier food. The composition of food products has improved slightly since 2020. At the same time, the results show that further product reformula...

Dairy sector consolidates expertise for market access and exports

26 June 2026

The Dutch dairy sector is consolidating its expertise in veterinary market access and exports at the Nederlandse Zuivel Organisatie (NZO). As of July 1, the organization will take over these responsibilities. With this m...

Insufficient NVWA inspection capacity puts slaughterhouses under pressure

26 June 2026

Slaughterhouses depend on timely NVWA inspections. According to a recently submitted motion, a shortage of inspection capacity is causing delays and production stoppages. Member of Parliament Wiersma is therefore calling...

Does the Netherlands feed the world? WUR questions it

25 June 2026

The Netherlands is widely known as a major agricultural exporter. However, a new study by Wageningen University & Research (WUR) suggests that this picture changes when more than export value is taken into account. T...

Restaurant chain revenue grows as spending per visit rises

24 June 2026

The largest Dutch restaurant chains generated higher combined revenue despite a slight decline in the number of visits. That growth was driven mainly by higher spending per visit. This is a development that is also relev...

Schouten Europe acquires Bobeldijk Food Group

24 June 2026

Schouten Europe, producer of plant-based meat and fish alternatives, is acquiring fellow industry player Bobeldijk Food Group from Deventer. With the acquisition, the family-owned company is expanding its production capa...

Belgium further tightens dietary guidelines

23 June 2026

Belgium’s Superior Health Council (HGR) has published new dietary recommendations. The guidelines are scientifically substantiated, tailored to Belgian eating habits, and are intended to promote better health. The Counci...