Food News

Dietary Supplements

We were there – ‘Dietary Supplements’ symposium

More than 90 experts gathered at this year’s Fresenius Conference in Mainz to discuss current market trends, scientific findings and regulatory developments. More than 90 experts gathered at this...

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RASFF - Current postings for fruit & vegetables (for other food see separate article)

Here we provide you with a monthly retrospective and selective summary of relevant reports classified as "serious" from the European rapid alert system RASFF. Here we provide you with a monthly...

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Chemical plant protection

Change of MRLs

Up-to-date information on changes to MRLs for fruit and vegetables will be compiled here following their publication. However, we do not announce any EU projects of this kind.  Up-to-date...

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Nuts

Autumn is nut season

Nuts are a part of autumn – and not just for squirrels. When the weather turns colder, nuts are not only a source of energy but also rich in minerals and vitamins. Nuts are a part of autumn – and...

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Alarm

Alert notices from RASFF concerning food (except for fruit & vegetable, see special section)

In this article, we repeat important alerts from the European Commission's RASFF system from the past month. In this article, we repeat important alerts from the European Commission's RASFF...

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milk products

Arla Foods is investing over 63 million euros

These investments reflect the demand for protein-rich dairy products, which are becoming increasingly important. This is also evident in Germany, where skyr and cottage cheese are particularly in...

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Fruit & vegetables: Actual residue report from AGROLAB LUFA -Analysis logo

Fruit & vegetables: Actual residue report from AGROLAB LUFA

Here we present a retrospective monthly summary of remarkable results from the residue analysis in fruit & vegetable performed in laboratory AGROLAB LUFA (Kiel, Germany). Here we present a...

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Rice

Euricom acquires 'Müller's Mühle'

The long-established brand for rice, cereals and pulses, ‘Müller's Mühle’, is to be sold by its current parent company, Good Mills Group, to the Italian family-owned firm Euricom S.p.A.. The...

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Newspaper

Short notes - Kurz notiert (11/26)

Hier finden Sie Kurznachrichten aus dem Lebensmittelsektor.+++ Here you will find news in brief from the food sector. Hier finden Sie Kurznachrichten aus dem Lebensmittelsektor.Here you will...

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Scale

Dumas method for protein analysis accredited in Spain

Protein is one of the key parameters in food characterisation and quality control. AGROLAB Ibérica (Tarragona) now offers two methods accredited under ISO/IEC 17025 for protein determination:...

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Bread

Acrylamide: The hidden challenge in processed foods

When we toast bread, fry potatoes or bake biscuits, a series of chemical reactions take place, responsible for the characteristic colour, aroma and flavour of these foods.However, during these heat...

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laboratory assistant, chemist, Burgos

Inside AGROLAB Burgos: The Work Behind Food and Feed Analysis

What goes into a reliable food or feed analysis? Much more than a laboratory instrument. Take a look inside AGROLAB Ibérica in Burgos, Spain, and meet the people behind the analytical...

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Fruit & vegetables: Actual residue report from AGROLAB LUFA -Analysis logo

Fruit & vegetables: Actual residue report from AGROLAB LUFA

Here we present a retrospective monthly summary of remarkable results from the residue analysis in fruit & vegetable performed in laboratory AGROLAB LUFA (Kiel, Germany). Here we present a...

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Alarm

Alert notices from RASFF concerning food (except for fruit & vegetable, see special section)

In this article, we repeat important alerts from the European Commission's RASFF system from the past month. In this article, we repeat important alerts from the European Commission's RASFF...

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DGF Conference

We were there: DGF Conference “Emerging and Persistent Contaminants in Oils and Fats – Challenges and Innovations”

The DGF conference, 'Emerging and Persistent Contaminants in Oils and Fats: Challenges and Innovations', took place in Amsterdam on 22–23 September 2026 as part of OFI International 2026. The DGF...

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Fruit

We were there: German Fruit and Vegetable Congress (DOGK)

The DOGK took place in Düsseldorf from 21 to 22 September 2026. Read on to find out what fresh insights our colleague Catarina Mai was able to gather. The German Fruit & Vegetable Congress...

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Vegetables

Important information: Please note the minimum sample quantities for fruit and vegetables

Certain minimum sample quantities are required for the proper analysis of fruit and vegetables for pesticide residues. Certain minimum sample quantities are required for the proper analysis of...

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Rules on the labelling of vegan and vegetarian products

From 19 August 2029, terms such as ‘fillet’ or ‘steak’ will no longer be permitted for vegan substitute products. From 19 August 2029, terms such as ‘fillet’ or ‘steak’ will no longer be...

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EU Flag

Food fraud: what Europe is detecting

The European Commission has published its August 2026 report on suspected fraud in the agri-food chain. The European Commission has published its August 2026 report on suspected fraud in the...

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Food Waste

Food waste: extending shelf life and making better use of food

The prevention of food waste is one of the objectives of the Spanish Law on the Prevention of Food Loss and Food Waste, fully applicable since April 2026. The prevention of food waste is one of...

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Zeitungsstapel

Short notes - Kurz notiert (10/26)

Hier finden Sie Kurznachrichten aus dem Lebensmittelsektor.+++ Here you will find news in brief from the food sector. Hier finden Sie Kurznachrichten aus dem Lebensmittelsektor.Here you will...

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