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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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78% of Belgians want Nutri-Score on every packaging

27 July 2026

The voluntary use of Nutri-Score is under debate in Belgium. Political proposals focus on food packaging and advertising. One proposal would make the label mandatory on every package. Stricter advertising rules are also ...

New plant-based plastic offers opportunities for food sector

23 July 2026

Biobased plastics are advancing rapidly, but practical use remains challenging. A material must be strong, resist moisture and break down after use. Researchers from Wageningen, Amsterdam and China have now taken a new s...

Private label? PPWR responsibility lies with the retailer

23 July 2026

Private label is not only about who makes the product. The name on the packaging also matters. If a retailer puts its own brand on a product, FNLI says that also comes with legal responsibility. This is relevant for food...

Most-read articles in the first half of 2026

23 July 2026

Which stories drew the most attention in the food industry in the first half of 2026? This top 10 brings together the topics that kept readers engaged: sustainability, automation, data-driven working, cooling, renovation...

Prevent product giveaway and reduce costs

23 July 2026

In the competitive food industry, every gram counts. Small deviations in filling weight can lead to significant product waste, unnecessary product giveaway, and consequently higher operational costs. These inefficiencies...

Recyclability of primary packaging remains a concern

20 July 2026

The supermarket sector has used less packaging material, but still lags behind on recyclability. This is stated in the CBL Verpakkingsrapportage 2025. Primary packaging in particular remains a concern for the supply chai...

Horticulture chain grows despite uncertain years

17 July 2026

The Dutch horticulture chain continued to grow strongly in recent years. This happened during a period marked by COVID-19, high energy prices, geopolitical uncertainty, and greater international competition. Production v...

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...

NLvoedt: Proud of the Dutch food supply

02 July 2026

Dutch food producers and politicians gathered at Perscentrum Nieuwspoort on Tuesday, June 30. Policymakers and producers connected during the fourth edition of the NLvoedt networking event. The annual event focused on th...

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 ...

New insights into optimizing par-baked bread

01 July 2026

More and more industrial bakeries are using par-baked bread to make production more flexible and offer bread with a fresh-baked character. However, it is still not fully understood which processes during par-baking and s...

‘We can make major progress in circular construction’

29 June 2026

A shortage of building sites and raw materials, long waits for electricity and water connections, the nitrogen issue... anyone looking to build or expand in the food industry faces plenty of obstacles. But there are othe...

Growing despite power shortages, thanks to a smart off-grid installation

29 June 2026

Few companies in the food industry are unaffected by power-related challenges. Bas te Riele of Aan de Stegge Twello regularly works with colleagues to determine the most efficient solution. “Yes, it takes some calculatio...

How StarCuisine is expanding its capacity

29 June 2026

StarCuisine produces fresh meals for the Dutch retail and foodservice markets. The arrival of sister company Sushi Ran in Bleiswijk calls for a doubling of production capacity. But before any construction begins, Operati...

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...