In these blogs you can read about developments in and around the food industry. From technological innovations to smart ways to improve processes and prevent waste. RSS-ST shares knowledge, inspiration and stories that relate to the world in which we work every day.
PFAS. You’re seeing it more and more, on the news, in food safety reports, and even in conversations with customers. But what exactly are PFAS? And why is there so much concern? In this blog, we’ll explain it clearly and briefly, especially from the perspective of food producers. What are
In the previous blog, we explained what PFAS are and why they’re under increasing scrutiny. But the pressure isn’t just coming from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and customers, legislation is catching up fast. The European Union is working on a sweeping ban on PFAS. What does that mean in practice? And
In our previous blogs, we explained what PFAS are and why they’re under pressure. But what does that actually mean on your factory floor? In this blog, we zoom in on the practical side: where PFAS are commonly used in the food industry, and where you might unknowingly be at
PFAS-Free production? Here’s how to take control PFAS are showing up on more and more banned substance lists. Customers and regulators expect you, as a food producer, to take responsibility. But how do you start? What’s a practical way forward? In this third blog in the series, we’ll guide you
Drinking water is no longer a given The availability of drinking water in the Netherlands is under pressure. Where clean and sufficient drinking water used to be taken for granted, this is increasingly no longer the case. According to the Netherlands Court of Audit, by 2030 an additional 102 million
Many food companies are still unaware of a fundamental policy shift; Drinking water is no longer a guaranteed resource, especially not for businesses. There is no legal right to access drinking water, and that has far-reaching consequences. Not only for future permits, but also for investments, growth ambitions, and supply
The Dutch government wants companies to reduce their drinking water use by 20% by 2035. It’s an ambitious goal and for many businesses, it sounds nearly impossible.Yet some food producers are already achieving such savings. Not through major renovations or drastic process changes, but through smart optimizations.The key? Knowing where
Many companies think of water savings as something that requires major changes: New machines, different cleaning systems, or even a complete redesign of the production process.But did you know that with RSS surface coating technology, you can often achieve significant savings, without major investments or process changes? A smart upgrade
After four blogs, one thing is clear:Drinking water can no longer be taken for granted. The government has set strict reduction targets, availability is under pressure, and customers are demanding measurable sustainability. So the question is no longer if you should act, but how and where to begin. At RSS
