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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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Next green step at Van Loon Group: A new cooking system

05 February 2024

The meat products from Van Loon Group find their way onto eight million Dutch plates every day. Contrary to the perception that sustainability might take a back seat in such a large meat-producing company, the reality is...

Construction: The Benefits of an Integrated Approach

05 February 2024

The food industry faces substantial challenges in 2024. Economic conditions and climate change compel companies to undergo transformation. The key to saving resources, energy, and money lies in sustainable, efficient bui...

Column Pieter Vos: Reciprocity

05 February 2024

We can't ignore it; our Earth's climate is changing. Action needs to be taken, but getting things in motion is not easy. There are so many excuses. "We'll wait a bit with concrete steps because, well... the recession, yo...

Facing Every Renovation Head-On; Jackit is Ready

05 February 2024

Renovation and construction specialist, Jackit, is renowned as a flexible partner for the food industry, with CEO Jack Pluim being someone who tackles challenges head-on. With a new impact-resistant wall material, he exp...

'Technology fuels the future of the food industry'

05 February 2024

Curious about what's happening in the food industry? And which technological innovations will shape the future? Four suppliers to the food processing and manufacturing industry share insights into the smart technical sol...

Most Sustainable Dutch Bakery Opens Its Doors

05 February 2024

Master bakers Reindert Hameeteman and Mark Plaating unveiled the most sustainable bakery school in the Netherlands today in Eindhoven. The bakery, a part of Summa Brood & Banket, stands out for its commitment to sust...

Energy Transition in the Food Industry: How?

29 January 2024

The food industry is faced with the challenge of embracing the energy transition amid limited electricity infrastructure and increasing government pressure to phase out natural gas. How can producers strategically addres...

How can food packaging become more sustainable?

26 January 2024

The food industry grapples with the imperative to transform food packaging. How can companies make their packaging more sustainable without compromising consumer preferences? The DLG's groundbreaking study, ‘Sustainable ...

Certification Requirement for Organic Products Unworkable

25 January 2024

The certification obligation for "organic" products, stemming from European regulations, proves practically unfeasible for certain entrepreneurs. The strictness of these rules can result in excessively high compliance co...

BOON Shifts Focus to Beans

25 January 2024

In a surprising turn of events, BOON has announced its decision to cease the sale of their popular meat substitutes in retail outlets. The company has decided to shift their focus to beans. BOON believes that the chal...

TNO Develops Method for Biochar Production

24 January 2024

In the ongoing quest for sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels, TNO has pioneered an innovative method for large-scale production of clean biochar. The EnerChar method, based on biomass gasification, not only allows f...

Sustainability and food waste in the fishing industry

23 January 2024

A recent conference hosted by the Visfederatie in Wassenaar tackled crucial issues surrounding food consumption and waste. The complexity of environmental, population, and health challenges demands a reevaluation of our ...

The Parliament Adopts New Law Against Greenwashing

19 January 2024

On January 17, 2024, the European Parliament approved a new directive aimed at combating greenwashing and misleading product information. With 593 votes in favor, 21 against, and 14 abstentions, the directive seeks to en...

Organic Agricultural Area Grows Nearly 9 Percent in 2023

18 January 2024

In the past year, the organic agricultural area in the Netherlands has experienced significant growth, according to recent data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). This growth amounted to 6.6 thousand hectares, ...

Potato Processing Industry Reduces Food Waste by 5.5%

18 January 2024

In a recent study conducted by Wageningen University & Research (WUR) in collaboration with the foundation Together Against Food Waste and the Association for the Potato Processing Industry (VAVI), it has been determ...