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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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Optimal cooling with minimal environmental impact

29 June 2026

Grid congestion, the phase-out of synthetic refrigerants, and a rapidly changing energy market are among the factors making the construction of energy-efficient, sustainable refrigeration systems that are future-proof an...

Building in the food industry is always tailor-made

29 June 2026

Every construction project is unique: there are countless factors to consider. The food industry is no exception. Or is it? In this sector, “countless” is actually an understatement. But Pim Bles, Project Manager Buildin...

Farm Pack invests in a future-ready expansion

29 June 2026

In April 2026, Farm Pack proudly opened its renovated and expanded production facility in the Netherlands. For the producer of frozen corn on the cob and gently cooked vegetables in Kapelle, this marked an important mile...

Surplus: flexible choices, smart packaging

29 June 2026

Menu Surplus is the central production kitchen of Surplus, a healthcare and social services organization in the West Brabant region of the Netherlands. Through its Social Approach pillar, the organization places great va...

10 steps to specifying a resin floor

29 June 2026

Once the decision has been made to install a resin floor, the specification process becomes critical. The wrong system can easily lead to costly repairs and operational downtime. Understand the key considerations and cho...

Is mandatory Nutri-Score getting closer?

25 June 2026

Will Nutri-Score soon become mandatory on every food product? According to Foodwatch, the time has come to take that step. The organization is calling on the Netherlands and five other European countries to end the volun...

Does the Netherlands feed the world? WUR questions it

25 June 2026

The Netherlands is widely known as a major agricultural exporter. However, a new study by Wageningen University & Research (WUR) suggests that this picture changes when more than export value is taken into account. T...

Consortium works to improve plastic packaging recycling

24 June 2026

Plastic packaging keeps food fresh for longer, but it is not always easy to recycle. A consortium led by Utrecht University and companies from across the recycling chain will spend the next four years developing solution...

Food inflation slows growth in the food industry

22 June 2026

After a strong 2025, growth in the food sector is beginning to level off. The food industry still achieved volume growth of 3 percent last year, driven largely by exports. For 2026, ABN AMRO expects volumes to remain sta...

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....

THT or TGT? The difference remains unclear for many

18 June 2026

More than one billion products in Dutch supermarkets are now carrying shelf-life icons. With these symbols, manufacturers and retailers aim to help consumers waste less food and make better decisions about expiration dat...

Scancheck makes barcode verification easier

11 June 2026

The Scancheck machine has been developed for the automatic inspection of barcodes on tray-sealed top-seal products. Rejected products are gently blown off the line using an air knife, without damaging the packaging. This...

Packaging data management in the food industry

11 June 2026

For many food companies, keeping packaging data under control is becoming increasingly challenging. Especially when information is scattered across systems, suppliers, and various retailer formats. At the same time, reta...

Beverage products receive Gouden Windei award

04 June 2026

Three beverage products are sharing this year’s Gouden Windei award. Van de Boom Siroop Peer, Innocent Citrus Shield and 1 de Beste Ice Tea Perzik received the highest number of votes in Foodwatch’s public poll. Accordin...

AH increases awareness of use-by and best-before dates

03 June 2026

Albert Heijn has now added information about shelf-life dates to more than half of all its private-label packaging. In doing so, the supermarket chain has achieved the primary objective of the Coalition Shelf-life. Throu...