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PPWR: New packaging requirements from August 12

The first new PPWR rules will apply from August 12, 2026. Producers and importers may then only place packaging on the EU market with a valid EU Declaration of Conformity. Food companies therefore need to determine their..

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Deposit return system may soon cover dairy and juice bottles

03 July 2026

Beverage, dairy, and juice producers should prepare for new deposit return rules. The Dutch government wants to update the system to increase the collection of plastic bottles and beverage cans. The proposals also affect...

Verpact warns against additional packaging taxes

01 July 2026

New national taxes on plastic packaging could slow investments in circularity. Verpact says this in response to a report by CE Delft. The organization fears that additional taxes will reduce investments in recycling and ...

FenS and Memolub join forces for smarter maintenance

29 June 2026

FenS and Memolub will soon begin a partnership that enables industrial companies to organize their maintenance more efficiently. By combining Memolub's automatic lubrication systems with FenS's smart monitoring solutions...

Sugar tax approaches as industry opposition grows

22 June 2026

The Dutch government is working on a sugar tax for food products and a new levy on non-alcoholic beverages based on their sugar content. The measures are intended to reduce sugar consumption. FNLI warns of higher costs, ...

When will cultivated meat find its place in the food chain?

19 June 2026

Cultivated meat is seen as a potential link in the protein transition. Researchers, start-ups, and agricultural entrepreneurs are working on applications that could eventually become part of the food chain. Interest is g...

EU approves new rules for NGT crops

18 June 2026

The European Parliament has approved new rules for crops developed using New Genomic Techniques (NGTs). As a result, the assessment of genetically modified plants within the European Union will change. The new legislatio...

These names may only be used for meat products

18 June 2026

According to the European Parliament, terms such as steak, ribeye, bacon and chop may only be used for meat products. Parliament has approved new rules aimed at providing greater clarity on the use of meat-related terms....

Positive assessment of food safety policy research

17 June 2026

Behind food safety policy lies an extensive network of research, analyses, and knowledge development. This information helps the government substantiate policy decisions and fulfill national and European obligations. An ...

VleesNL calls temporary employment ban unnecessary

16 June 2026

The meat sector has been under increased scrutiny for some time due to discussions surrounding labor migration, temporary employment structures, and working conditions. As the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment wo...

CBL calls for postponement of new levies

09 June 2026

Pressure on the food supply chain continues to increase. According to the Centraal Bureau Levensmiddelenhandel (CBL), geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are driving up the cost of energy, raw materials and transpor...

NVWA launches food safety culture Self-Assessment

09 June 2026

Food safety culture has been a mandatory part of European hygiene legislation for food businesses since 2021. However, not every company immediately understands what this requirement means in practice. That is why the Ne...

WHO: Chemical substances pose the greatest food safety risk

09 June 2026

Unsafe food continues to cause widespread illness and death worldwide. According to new estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 866 million people became ill in 2021 after consuming unsafe food....

Most Read Articles – May 2026

08 June 2026

Which topics captured the attention of the food industry in May 2026? The most-read articles of May provide a broad overview, ranging from audits, quality management and certification to automation, occupational health a...

Researchers develop Diet Score for toddlers

05 June 2026

Healthy nutrition at an early age is receiving increasing attention. At the same time, the number of young children with overweight or obesity is rising. Children with a chronic condition are particularly at risk. That i...

New hygiene code approved for the egg sector

01 June 2026

The Dutch egg sector is set to receive a new Egg Hygiene Code. The code was developed by Anevei and approved by the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. It replaces the hygiene code introduced in 2002 by the former Pro...