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The Dutch Food and Consumer Safety Authority (NVWA) said it commented on specific cases when contacted via Just Food for comment.
Vion Food Group, for its part, announced the “temporary” suspension of exports implemented at its processing plant at its headquarters in the town of Boxtel, applied through the NVWA on July 3.
“We are very surprised by this,” the red meat and beef processor said in a statement to Just Food.
The owner of meat brands De Groene Weg and Goldbeef added: “On June 27, the NVWA carried out a normal inspection at Vion Boxtel. The NVWA made some comments here on what it had observed at the time.
“We take appropriate measures without delay, either during the inspection and afterwards, to correct the observed disturbances and avoid any recurrence. Therefore, we are surprised that NVWA has made the decision to impose a temporary suspension anyway and without delay we started discussions with NVWA. in this matter.
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While the NVWA said it does not comment on the particular cases, the food protection framework provides it in “general” terms.
“The NVWA supervises corporations in accordance with European law. We also monitor all required needs through third countries. If corporations don’t meet those needs, the NVWA would possibly take various actions,” he said.
“One of those measures is to suspend the company from exporting to (several) third countries. It is then incumbent upon this company to provide a plan that demonstrates and demonstrates that the deficiencies we have observed are under control. It is up to NVWA to compare this plan.
Vion, which also makes the Me-at plant-based meat logo of choice, said the company “works hard every day to meet all the criteria at all times. “
It adds in the statement: “If necessary, Vion Boxtel quickly takes corrective measures and thus guarantees the quality of its products and animal welfare. “
Led through CEO Ronald Lotgerink, Vion Food Group’s retail and foodservice channels, as well as B2B customers.
The company recently announced a new strategic direction by exiting the German market to move to the Benelux countries.
Vion Food Group announced in June that it plans to sell its remaining operations in Germany after closing one and selling three others.
He explains: “To drive its strategy of building sustainable corporate chains in an era of in-conversion markets and strong third-market markets, Vion has decided to focus on production and sourcing in the Benelux region. “
Lotgerink added: “We want to focus on achieving our ambitious goal of becoming the largest sustainable meat company in Europe. We see a clear opportunity for our position by using our strong heritage with established farmers and networks.
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