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Empack & Packaging Innovations 2025

The energy of the packaging industry, the latest innovations, and countless valuable connections all come together at Empack & Packaging Innovations 2025. On April 2 and 3, we will welcome the entire packaging chain ..

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Smart printing with the Zodiac thermal transfer printers

04 March 2024

Don't want to waste any unnecessary time in your production process? Zodiac thermal transfer printers are designed to require minimal maintenance and deliver maximum uptime. Cutting-edge technology enhances the productiv...

Eco-friendly packaging: To buy or just to look?

04 March 2024

What is the relevance of more environmentally-friendly packaging designs from a consumer perspective? This information is necessary to better gauge the market opportunities and risks of increasing the eco-friendliness of...

TNO research basis for reliable allergy information

04 March 2024

From January 1, 2024, the Netherlands will have a new allergen policy. Exposure standards have been set, and the rules for alerting on the label about the possible (unintended) presence of substances that can cause aller...

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...

Column Saskia Stender: Intelligent packaging

04 March 2024

In the food industry, we're seeing how intelligent packaging truly makes a difference. It assists in keeping food safe and indicates the origin of its contents. These technologies aren't just a minor step forward; they'r...

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...

Belgium sees lowest pig slaughter numbers in years

23 February 2024

The Belgian meat industry experienced a significant drop in pig slaughters over the past year. Recent figures from the statistics bureau Statbel show that 9.4 million pigs were slaughtered in Belgium, which is 11 percent...

Decrease in German meat production in 2023

21 February 2024

German meat production experienced a significant decrease in 2023. Preliminary data from the Statistische Bundesamt (Destatis) shows that commercial slaughterhouses produced 6.8 million tons of meat last year. This repre...

ABN AMRO: Major crises in food industry are behind us

19 February 2024

The Dutch food industry has weathered a period of immense challenges, ranging from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to energy crises and inflation peaks. Many of these excesses seem to finally be diminishing, but stru...

AH reduces packaging waste by 20 million kilo

13 February 2024

In 2023, Albert Heijn successfully achieved a reduction of 5.9 million kilograms of packaging material, surpassing its goal to reduce packaging material by 20 million kilograms compared to 2018, two years ahead of schedu...

Vivera launches plant-based mince in a bag

13 February 2024

Vivera makes an innovative move in the Dutch food industry with the launch of Plant-Based Minced Meat in a bag. As a leading producer of plant-based meat substitutes, Vivera focuses on sustainability with this bulk packa...

Mandatory blend for sustainable plastic troubles plastic processors

12 February 2024

The Dutch government is on the verge of introducing new regulations that will require plastic processors to add a certain percentage of recycled or bio-based plastic to their production process starting from 2027. While ...

Stricter standards for honey, fruit juices, jam and milk

08 February 2024

Europe has achieved a milestone in improving standards for food products, particularly for honey, fruit juices, jam, and milk. The political agreement between the European Parliament and the Council to revise and tighten...

Online edition February 2024 | Sustainable Production

05 February 2024

In the February issue of Vakblad Voedingsindustrie, we delve into sustainable production. It's no longer a question of whether you will embark on sustainability, but rather: what comes first, when, and abo...

'Savings are often possible with simple, small adjustments'

05 February 2024

How do you make a brewery sustainable that was built in a time when water and energy were hardly costly, and the use of double glazing was a rarity? Nowadays, at the Heineken Brewery in Den Bosch, operational since 1958,...