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

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 ..

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Maarten Schutyser: 'Food drying needs to be more efficient'

04 March 2024

Prof. Dr. Ir. Maarten Schutyser was appointed as a personal professor of Drying and Dense Food Processing in the Food Process Engineering group at Wageningen University & Research as of January 1, 2024. His research ...

Food packaging: New laws, new opportunities

04 March 2024

What trends and developments will the food packaging industry face? Changes in legislation have a significant impact. What does the market demand, and how do you respond to it? What will be the biggest challenge in the c...

A glimpse into the animal kitchen at Amersfoort Zoo

04 March 2024

Anyone curious about what a baboon or a ring-tailed lemur's menu looks like can now visit the new Animal Kitchen at Amersfoort Zoo. During construction, they focused on transparency and sustainability. 400 apples, 130...

Column Pieter Vos: Know your audience

04 March 2024

What are the key lessons for safely packaging food? You know what, I thought: I'll ask ChatGPT. Curious to see what comes out. Unsurprisingly, the chatbot cheerily knocks down a few obvious truths. "Safely packaging f...

20 years of Heihoef: Pioneer in sustainable pork

04 March 2024

The market for pork concepts has been favorable in recent years. One of the oldest players in this market is Heihoef, best known for the Heyde Hoeve concept. For 20 years, their focus has been on taste and sustainability...

RBK Group at Anuga FoodTec 2024

04 March 2024

RBK Group is proud to announce its participation in Anuga FoodTec 2024, the international platform for innovations in the food industry. "From 19th to 22nd March, we will showcase in Cologne how our comprehensive approac...

Recycling in 2024: What does the new legislation entail?

04 March 2024

In early 2024, the European packaging and packaging waste regulation and the Dutch circular plastic standard are nearing completion. Although negotiations are still ongoing regarding their content, it is clear that both ...

Empack 2024

04 March 2024

This April 9th, 10th, and 11th, Empack 2024 opens its doors at the Evenementenhal Gorinchem, promising to be another remarkable event. Serving as the leading platform for the packaging industry in the Netherlands, Empack...

First evaluation of progress in nitrogen and nature policy

29 February 2024

Since 2021, the Dutch government has made significant strides in enhancing the quality of nature. The effectiveness of the measures taken so far is evident in the first evaluation reports on the nitrogen and nature polic...

Over 20 algae species admitted to European market

28 February 2024

The Dutch food industry is poised for a significant shift, following the recent addition of over 20 algae species to the EU Novel Food Catalogue. This decision by the European Commission, in collaboration with the compet...

Van Loon Group's climate goals approved by SBTi

27 February 2024

Van Loon Group has reached a significant milestone in its sustainability initiatives. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated and approved their CO2 reduction goals for 2030. This marks a major step for...

85% less CO2 emissions for Koopmans with biofuel ship

22 February 2024

Royal Koopmans, renowned for its innovative grain ingredients, has recently launched a notable sustainability initiative. The company is the first in the Netherlands to deploy a ship transporting Nedertarwe, powered by H...

German government releases national food strategy

20 February 2024

Earlier this year, the German government unveiled its inaugural national food strategy, aimed at promoting healthy eating for all citizens. Emphasizing health and sustainability, the strategy comprises various ambitions ...

Validating green claims: transparency for EU firms

19 February 2024

The European Commission took a crucial step on February 14, 2024, by outlining the validation process for environmental marketing claims in response to the growing issue of greenwashing. As an addition to the existing EU...

New EU regulations to reduce food waste

16 February 2024

The European Union has adopted new measures to support the circular economy by addressing food waste. On Wednesday, February 14, members of the European Parliament's Committee on the Environment unanimously voted for the...