FOODPROCESSING

2025 Trend Report for the Food and Beverage Industry

2025 promises to be a transformative year for the food and beverage sector. Strengthen your business strategy and gain a lasting competitive edge with this practical guide to the industry’s most significant challenges an..

Record number of bankruptcies in belgian food industry

22 January 2024

The Belgian food industry witnessed an unprecedented number of bankruptcies in 2023, with 141 companies closing their doors. This alarming increase of 34% compared to the previous year marks the sector's worst performanc...

Limited growth space for the food industry in 2024

16 January 2024

The prospects for the food and beverage industry in 2024 indicate limited room for production growth, according to ING. Despite decreasing inflation, growth expectations for private consumption in the Netherlands and the...

Pringles shifts to recyclable paper packaging

11 January 2024

Pringles is ushering in an environmentally friendly change to its iconic canister. The familiar cylindrical packaging, launched in 1970, is undergoing a transformation with a paper base replacing the traditional metal en...

Upfield Launches Plastic-Free Tub for Plant Butters

09 January 2024

Upfield, a global leader in plant-based foods, has introduced the world's first plastic-free and recyclable paper tub for its plant butters and spreads. Created in collaboration with Footprint, MCC, and Pagès Group, this...

Dutch Slaughterhouses Process 6% Fewer Pigs

08 January 2024

In the past year, Dutch slaughterhouses have observed a significant decline of approximately 6% in pig processing compared to the previous year. Consequently, they collectively dipped below the threshold of 15 million pr...

UK Supermarkets Face Plastic Packaging Ban for Fruit and Veg

08 January 2024

The UK government is considering new regulations that could eliminate pre-packed fruit and vegetable packaging in supermarkets. The proposed laws, slated for implementation in 2024, aim to reduce plastic waste by encoura...

PACE as an alternative labeling system? Think in active time!

05 January 2024

Weight loss is a common New Year's resolution for many individuals. While traditional calorie counting seems like an effective strategy, researchers from the University of Antwerp propose an alternative approach. Instead...

Food labels change snacking behavior

05 January 2024

A recent study by the University of Antwerp investigates the practical impact of nutritional labeling on adult snack choices, particularly in a professional setting. Snacking contributes significantly to excessive calori...

Verpact: Future-Proof Alliance for Packaging

27 December 2023

In an ambitious move toward a more sustainable future, Waste Packaging Fund and execution organizations Nedvang, KIDV, and Nederland Schoon unite their forces under the name 'Verpact,' effective January 1, 2024. This mer...

The SUP directive remains a dilemma

19 December 2023

In the Netherlands, a staggering 19 million plastic cups and food containers end up in the trash daily after a single use. Recognizing the urgency for change, the European Single-Use Plastics Directive was implemented. T...

Vergeer and adapa develop innovative cheese packaging

12 December 2023

Vergeer, a leading Dutch cheese supplier, and adapa, a specialized packaging company, join forces to create an innovative cheese packaging that not only catches the eye on the refrigerated shelf but also meets strict req...

Vacuum packaging is once again in style!

12 December 2023

Vacuum sealing fresh food not only saves plastic, space, and extends shelf life but also makes the product stackable and provides optimal protection. When using mono-material, the packaging is also ready for recycling! M...

How 3°C can change the global food chain

07 December 2023

Recent research conducted by an international team of scientists reveals a simple yet impactful solution to enhance the sustainability of the global food chain. By increasing the temperature of frozen food by a mere 3°C,...

EU takes a step forward in battle against waste and pollution

06 December 2023

On Wednesday, November 22, the European Parliament made a resolute stand to address the escalating waste crisis while simultaneously promoting reuse and recycling. With an overwhelming majority of 426 votes in favor, 125...

Microplastics under the microscope: 7 bold projects

04 December 2023

Seven innovative research projects collectively receive a subsidy of €2.1 million from ZonMw. These initiatives, united in the MOMENTUM 2.0 consortium, focus on micro- and nanoplastics. Spanning four crucial themes, the ...