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ForFarmers: from spot checks to automated code inspection

A packaging line is only truly automated when an operator no longer has to guess whether the required code is legible. At ForFarmers in Heijen, that final check made the difference between daily disruptions and a product..

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Smarter processes with AI: what works in food?

05 November 2026

From smarter production planning to less waste, AI offers plenty of opportunities for the food industry. But how do you ensure that AI truly adds value to your organization?The main challenge is identifying where AI can ...

‘What stands out in conversations with food producers’

05 November 2026

Over the past few months, I’ve had many conversations with food producers across a range of sectors, including meat, fresh produce, convenience foods, and ingredients. I often ask the same questions: what are your bigges...

Bakkers Brigade makes its entire bread roll range plant-based

04 November 2026

A bread roll is not necessarily fully plant-based, even without a filling. Animal-derived ingredients can be found in bread improvers and glazes, for example. Bakkers Brigade, part of Top Bakkers Groep, has replaced thes...

Government to offset industry’s electricity costs in 2027

04 November 2026

The government is allocating an additional €150 million in 2027 to help offset industry’s high electricity costs. This brings the support forward by a year. The funding comes with a condition: companies must invest at le...

European rules change how certification labels are assessed

03 November 2026

Sustainability requirements vary from one certification label to another. But how are those requirements monitored, and how openly are they communicated? Until now, the Certification Label Guide has provided separate sco...

‘Ugly’ fruit and vegetables: a call for more flexible purchasing

03 November 2026

Oversized zucchini and apples or carrots with three legs: fruit and vegetables do not always grow to buyers’ specifications. As a result, perfectly edible produce goes unsold, say Boerschappen and No Waste Army. With the...

How can the food industry get a handle on pollution?

02 November 2026

Which pollutants arise from food production, and where do they end up? Questions remain about substances such as PFAS and microplastics. This makes it difficult to target measures where they are needed. The European PURE...

Agency workers soon limited to three years at the same company?

02 November 2026

How much longer will companies be able to keep hiring a trusted agency worker? For food companies that use agency staff, that question is becoming more pressing. The Dutch government wants to limit assignments with the s...

Bio-based food packaging: from design to practice

02 November 2026

Switching from fossil-based plastics to bio-based packaging takes more than a new material. Food companies also need evidence to support performance, regulatory compliance, and investment decisions. The European AgriBioP...

New substances authorized for plastic food packaging

02 November 2026

The European Commission is expanding the list of authorized substances for food-contact plastics. The four new authorizations range from additives to carbon fibers. The type of food that comes into contact with the mater...

European sugar production expected to fall by 22%

30 October 2026

The latest estimates point to a different season ahead for the European sugar market. The Commission expects production to fall by around 22 percent and imports to nearly double. Stocks are also expected to decline subst...

New food ingredients: the Netherlands is open to them

30 October 2026

An innovative ingredient in a food product does not necessarily put Dutch consumers off. Among Dutch respondents, 74% say they would be willing to buy such a product. This puts the Netherlands at the top of the European ...

New food ingredients: funding shortages hinder scale-up

30 October 2026

The Netherlands has the expertise to develop new food ingredients. But that alone does not make fermentation-derived proteins ready for large-scale production. Companies face persistent obstacles between innovation and m...

Pesticides in food: 97.4% comply with residue limits

30 October 2026

Vegetables, fruit, grains and processed products: the NVWA tested a total of 5,963 samples for pesticides in 2025. The vast majority complied with the legal limits: 97.4%. In one-third, the authority found no pesticides ...

Food industry opposes higher tax on mains water

29 October 2026

For food manufacturers, replacing drinking water is often easier said than done. Food safety and hygiene impose strict requirements on water quality. Yet the Dutch government wants to raise the tax on mains water by 23 p...