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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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These 33 crops are resilient, healthy and future-proof

12 February 2026

Dutch agriculture relies heavily on a limited number of dominant crops. WWF-NL and the Louis Bolk Instituut aim to change that. They present a list of 33 food crops that, according to their research, make the strongest c...

A smart sugar tax requires tailored measures

11 February 2026

The incoming coalition plans to introduce a sugar tax on pre-packaged products containing more than 6 percent sugar. This brings a long-standing policy issue back firmly to the table. According to Ceel Elemans, Expert at...

Henningsen: unique company in optimal meat processing

09 February 2026

In Waalwijk, you will find the only company in the Netherlands that processes frozen meat into powder and granulate. And they do it well. It is therefore not surprising that the list of customers for the ingredients prod...

Crustalicious supplies protein-rich crab meat

09 February 2026

Various native and invasive small crab species are a rapidly growing problem for fisheries worldwide. Numbering in the billions, they displace many fish and shellfish species. Thanks to an innovation by Crustalicious, ta...

Scientific insight into smarter food production

09 February 2026

Smart food processing means going a step beyond traditional, experience-based methods and recipes. If you truly want to improve efficiency, sustainability, and quality, a scientifically grounded approach is essential. ...

'Technology as an amplifier of craftsmanship'

05 February 2026

Sometimes you walk into a production facility and feel it instantly: something special is happening here. I had that exact experience recently at Hessing Supervers, where I was a guest for the second Company in Focus int...

Ultra-processed does not automatically mean unhealthy

02 February 2026

Ultra-processed foods are increasingly at the center of the public health debate. Nuance is rarely part of that conversation. Bread is also frequently cited as an example of a product that would be unhealthy. The Nederla...

The Butchery chooses the compact R 085 thermoforming machine

29 January 2026

The Butchery successfully packages a wide range of meat specialties from its own butcher shop for online sales. To do so, the company uses the compact R 085 thermoforming machine from MULTIVAC. Whether it’s steaks, ch...

WUR studies how yeast can continue producing longer

28 January 2026

Yeast has been a mainstay in food production for centuries, but it also has its limitations. During industrial processes, yeast cells often die prematurely. An international research project led by Wageningen University ...

Risk management more important for food companies

26 January 2026

Cyber threats, geopolitical tensions, and energy security are putting growing pressure on Dutch businesses. At the same time, companies are becoming slightly more resilient. This emerges from new research by RaboResearch...

Dutch food labels remain mandatory in the Netherlands

26 January 2026

The requirement to provide food information in Dutch remains in force. The cabinet makes this clear in a letter to Parliament concerning a motion adopted during the 2025 General Financial Debates. The motion was intended...

Service that never stops

15 January 2026

At MULTIVAC, you are never on your own. We provide professional support 24/7, both remotely and on-site. This takes worries off your plate and increases efficiency. Our partnership guarantees high-quality preventive and ...

'True innovation begins with connection'

08 January 2026

Last week, I was reminded once again why I enjoy my work so much. As program manager of the Food Tech Event, I have now spent more than three years at the heart of a world where technology, innovation, and food productio...

Most-read articles of 2025

07 January 2026

What captured the food industry’s attention most in 2025? Growth, expansion, automation and sustainability were recurring themes. From fish processing and butter production to packaging challenges, robotics and major fac...

Food industry keeps growing despite challenges

22 December 2025

The Dutch food industry continues to grow in 2025, even though companies are running into limitations. Supply chain issues and staff shortages are holding the sector back. ABN AMRO forecasts a volume increase of 1.5 perc...