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Dutch discard oliebollen frying fat down the toilet, leading to costly plumbing issues
1 week, 1 day ago

Dutch discard oliebollen frying fat down the toilet, leading to costly plumbing issues

NL Times  

A significant number of Dutch households are unknowingly contributing to costly plumbing and environmental issues by flushing used oliebollen frying oil down the toilet or drain, according to a new report from the water authorities. “Year after year, this problem grows, and our plumbers are called into action more often,” said Eric van der Blom, a sanitation expert with the …

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Factory in Sneek produces 30,000 oliebollen per hour to meet holiday demand
1 week, 1 day ago

Factory in Sneek produces 30,000 oliebollen per hour to meet holiday demand

NL Times  

In Sneek, Friesland, a food processing facility is ramping up production to meet the massive demand for oliebollen, a traditional Dutch New Year’s treat. Producing at an astonishing rate of 30,000 oliebollen per hour, the factory churns out 5 million oliebollen during the holiday season. The factory, operated by Borgesius, is a highly automated facility designed to ensure consistent quality …

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The best oliebollen in the Netherlands: 2024 rankings announced
1 week, 3 days ago

The best oliebollen in the Netherlands: 2024 rankings announced

NL Times  

The annual rankings for the best oliebollen in the Netherlands have been released by Oliebollentestonline.nl, highlighting the top vendors of this traditional Dutch New Year’s treat. Rob and Gonny Spronk, the husband-and-wife team running an oliebollen stand on Museumplein in Amsterdam, also received attention this year. Although the couple has introduced variations such as the "Dubai bol," featuring pistachio and …

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There are currently 38% more oliebollen stalls in the Netherlands than in 2013
1 week, 6 days ago

There are currently 38% more oliebollen stalls in the Netherlands than in 2013

NL Times  

The number of companies operating oliebollen stalls in the Netherlands has grown considerably in recent years. There were 307 registered companies with oliebollen stalls in 2013, while there are now 425. Chairman Atze Lubach-Koers of the Nationale Bond van Kermisbedrijfhouders, who represent most of the oliebollen stall owners, has also noticed the increase in stalls. "As a fairground sector, we …

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Oliebollen baker suffers second-degree burns in explosion; Vows to return on New Year’s
3 years ago

Oliebollen baker suffers second-degree burns in explosion; Vows to return on New Year’s

NL Times  

The oliebollen stand operator who was injured in a flash fire and explosion at his business on Thursday said he would be back behind the counter on Friday. December 31 is an extremely important day for the baker, with oliebollen being the traditional Dutch treat to celebrate the New Year. Firefighters were still investigating what caused the incident, but Bakx …

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Oliebollen stand explosion leaves three hurt in Breda
3 years ago

Oliebollen stand explosion leaves three hurt in Breda

NL Times  

An explosion in an oliebollen stand on Thursday morning left three people injured, including two who were listed in serious condition. A third victim was slightly injured, and accompanied one of the other victims in the ambulance, the regional security office of Midden en West Brabant confirmed. “We know that when the fat was heated, a flash fire occurred, after …

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Kick Out Zwarte Piet protesters pelted with eggs, oliebollen and firecrackers in Volendam
3 years, 1 month ago

Kick Out Zwarte Piet protesters pelted with eggs, oliebollen and firecrackers in Volendam

NL Times  

A group of people in Volendam attacked Kick Out Zwarte Piet protesters with, among other objects, eggs, oliebollen and firecrackers. According to KOZP spokesman Jerry Afriyie, they were pelted with "anything and everything," including fruit and oliebollen from the nearby market. "Although much has been achieved in the past ten years of the Zwarte Piet is racism campaign, there are …

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Video: Man killed in tragic oliebollen stand accident in Schiedam
4 years ago

Video: Man killed in tragic oliebollen stand accident in Schiedam

NL Times  

A man was killed Tuesday afternoon while apparently trying to move an oliebollen stand located at the Koemarkt in Schiedam. Emergency services were immediately sent to the scene just west of Rotterdam, but they were unable to revive the man. Sources told newspaper AD that the accident occurred when the man was trying to detach the stand at around noon. …

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