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Food waste levels flatten as supermarkets shift focus

After years of steady decline, food waste in supermarkets has stabilised for the first time. Compared to 2018, the amount of food wasted has dropped by a consistent 33%, keeping the retail sector in the lead when it come..

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Online edition May 2024 | Food Safety

13 May 2024

On January 1, 2026, new allergen policy will take effect in the Netherlands. The Dutch directive is the result of close consultation between the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport, FNLI, CBL, NVWA ...

Vitelco merges heritage with innovative technology

13 May 2024

Bij Vitelco in Den Bosch, kalfsvleesproducent en onderdeel van de PALI Group, worden wekelijks ruim 7.500 kalveren geslacht. Met zulke aantallen, afnemers wereldwijd en de hoge hygiëne- en veiligheidseisen is een betrouw...

Reusable glass packaging for food

13 May 2024

The beer industry has mainstreamed the reuse of glassware for decades. Will the future see the same for other glass-packaged products like canned vegetables, jam, and chocolate spread? Floor Stefess, a product developmen...

Research on even more sustainable mycoprotein

13 May 2024

The daily consumption of meat, eggs, and dairy is increasingly under scrutiny. For a variety of reasons, more people are turning to alternative protein sources. Mycoprotein is one such alternative. By default it is froze...

Five schools collaborate for protein-rich Future

08 May 2024

Five Dutch universities of applied sciences are collaborating with various companies and experts on a research project focusing on the cultivation and application of duckweed. This cooperation could open the door to a fu...

Quadcore fire demonstration

07 May 2024

Today, I had the opportunity to attend an informative presentation that provided insights into the fire reaction and fire resistance of sandwich panels. This event was organized by KIM Nederland B.V. and Isocab ...

New sustainability compensation for fruit and vegetables

07 May 2024

Stichting Milieukeur (SMK) has been given the green light by the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) to introduce a sustainability compensation for fruit and vegetable producers. This decision follows a thorough re...

Insects as protein source: calculation model provides insights

07 May 2024

Wageningen University & Research has developed an innovative calculation model that assesses the economic viability of insect farming as a protein source. This model determines whether large-scale insect production i...

Green trends in the tuna industry

03 May 2024

The tuna industry, a sector long criticized for overfishing and environmental damage, is now showing its best side. With improved fishing techniques and stricter traceability, the sector is heading towards a more sustain...

Innovative projects for plastic recycling launched

02 May 2024

Plastic recycling in the Netherlands has been given a boost with the approval of four innovative projects by RVO. These projects, funded under the Circular Plastics NL programme, aim to fully close the loop on plastic us...

Tougher regulations for recyclable packaging in the EU

25 April 2024

The Parliament has recently adopted new measures to reduce the environmental impact of packaging. These measures aim to significantly decrease packaging waste across the EU and further promote the principles of the circu...

As of 2026, stricter monitoring of 'green' claims in EU

18 April 2024

Consumers in Europe will soon have greater certainty about the sustainability claims manufacturers make. From mid-2026, new EU regulations will come into effect to counter misleading information. The European Commission ...

Albert Heijn reduces CO2e emissions with new meat range

17 April 2024

Albert Heijn is taking a new step towards making its meat products more sustainable. The supermarket chain is introducing a range of meats that significantly reduce CO2e emissions. The selection includes combinations of ...

Eiwitboeren and HAK form partnership

15 April 2024

Aiming for a sustainable future for Dutch plant-based proteins, the producer organization Eiwitboeren van Nederland (Protein Farmers of the Netherlands) and HAK, known for their vegetables and legumes, have aligned in a ...

Bionext and AH nudge customers towards organic

12 April 2024

Bionext has launched a new campaign in 90 Albert Heijn stores to promote organic products. Over a twelve-week period, customers are encouraged through shelf tags to opt for organic choices. This nudging technique, part o...