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Book presentation The Future of FOOD

In a setting that breathes innovation and future thinking, we proudly presented our book The Future of FOOD. Hosted by Koppert Cress, we gathered with our OSV network to not only hand over the first copy of the book, but..

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Stricter manure regulations impact the food industry

16 January 2025

The Netherlands has tightened its manure policy, driven by the loss of its exemption under the European Nitrates Directive. The changes to the Fertiliser Act not only bring adjustments for the agricultural sector but als...

Danish Crown ends fresh meat production in Germany

08 January 2025

Following Vion Food Group’s earlier announcement of its departure from the German market, Danish Crown has now made a similar decision. The Danish meat producer will cease production of fresh packaged meat for the German...

Sustainability a top priority for 75% of food producers

02 January 2025

The food industry is undergoing a significant transformation. Sustainability is no longer optional but has become the main focus within supply chains, according to the report The Future of Sustainable Food Supply Chains:...

EU bans Bisphenol A in food contact materials

29 December 2024

The European Commission has adopted a ban on Bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials. This decision follows concerns about potential health risks associated with the chemical, which is used in plastics and resins. ...

CBL: Packaging materials decrease, recycling increases

24 December 2024

Supermarkets are making significant strides toward more sustainable packaging. The 2023 Packaging Report shows that CBL members are on track to meet their 2025 goals. Reducing packaging materials and increasing recyclabi...

NVWA publishes handbooks on enzymes and flavourings

16 December 2024

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has published two new handbooks: one on enzymes and one on flavourings. In addition, the existing handbook on additives has been revised. These publications pro...

Verpact focuses on circular packaging with new campaign

13 December 2024

The design of plastic packaging plays a crucial role in the recycling chain. Smart choices in materials, color, and design can make packaging suitable for recycling and reuse as raw materials. Through the campaign I...

Single-use plastics in Germany: fee obligation from 2025

12 December 2024

As of January 1, 2025, Germany will require producers of single-use plastic to pay a mandatory fee. This new system is an extension of the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive, which has imposed obligations on member states ...

Belgian food sector under pressure

03 December 2024

The Belgian food industry, an economic cornerstone employing over 100,000 people, is facing significant challenges. Fevia, the federation of Belgian food companies, has raised the alarm: declining production, historicall...

European Court of Auditors: EU food labeling falls short

26 November 2024

Consumers in the European Union risk getting lost in a maze of food labels. A recent report from the European Court of Auditors highlights the confusion caused by the array of claims, logos, labels, and scores, which see...

No more illegible packaging thanks to laser coding

25 November 2024

In the food and beverage industry, packaging codes are often hard to read. In these sectors, products move at high speeds along the production line. Many coding machines cannot keep up with these speeds. As a result, cod...

Repak opens its doors to 400 visitors

25 November 2024

It’s a well-known tradition in the Dutch industry: the "Open Bedrijven Dag" (Open Business Day), when local companies agree to open their doors to the public simultaneously. On Saturday, November 2, the Emmen-based packa...

More space, more opportunities for Synergy Food

25 November 2024

What started in 2002 with blanching 200 tons of almonds for a bakery ingredients company has grown into a leading business under the leadership of Pieter Mulder from Schiedam. Today, Synergy Food Ingredients & Proces...

Technology drives the growth of the food industry

25 November 2024

On May 14 and 15, 2025, the Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertogenbosch will host the ultimate one-stop-shop trade fair for food production and processing. Professionals in the food industry will find everything they need to optim...

ABN: Food sector underestimates climate change risks

21 November 2024

The introduction of the European CSRD legislation presents food producers with a complex challenge. Not only are they required to report on their own impact on the environment and society, but they must also account for ...