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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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New Operational Director at HAK

27 August 2024

Janneke van Renterghem (37) will begin her role as the new Chief Operations Officer at vegetable and legume manufacturer HAK on August 29, 2024. She will also join the Management Team. Over the past few years, she has ga...

Food industry forecasts 1% production decline in 2024

26 August 2024

ING Research predicts a 1% decline in food industry production for 2024. This is a downward adjustment from earlier forecasts made at the start of the year. Analysts, however, expect production volumes to recover in the ...

Arla and Sodiaal: early life nutrition gets a new boost

26 August 2024

Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI) is experiencing rapid growth and is expecting a capacity shortage at its Danmark Protein and ARINCO facilities in Denmark. To enable further expansion, Arla is transforming the ARINCO plant i...

Vion eliminates 165 jobs in the Netherlands due to reorganization

26 August 2024

Vion, the international meat processor, will cut 165 jobs in the Netherlands. This was communicated to part of the staff on Wednesday, August 21. Around 45 employees will face forced layoffs, while other positio...

Lidl introduces new minced meat mix with pea protein

22 August 2024

Lidl is taking an innovative step in the Dutch food industry by introducing a partially plant-based minced meat mix. This product, consisting of 60% beef and 40% pea protein, offers a sustainable option for ground meat e...

China launches investigation into European dairy imports

22 August 2024

China initiated an anti-subsidy investigation into dairy imports from the European Union on August 21st, 2024. This move escalates tensions with the EU, just a day after Brussels announced revised tariffs on electric veh...

‘Meat consumption increases the risk of diabetes’

22 August 2024

Recent research on meat consumption and type 2 diabetes highlights concerns about the link between meat intake and the development of this disease. The study, conducted by the InterConnect project, analyzed data from nea...

Netherlands divided over meat tax

21 August 2024

Recent research by Wageningen University (WUR) sheds light on public opinion regarding a potential meat tax in the Netherlands. The study, conducted among more than 1,200 Dutch citizens, focused on consumer preferences c...

Bananapocalypse looms: the future of bananas at risk

21 August 2024

The banana, a globally beloved fruit, has been facing serious threats for years. Climate change, pests, and a devastating fungal disease are putting the future of the banana at risk. Scientists are even warning of a pote...

Grant for research on bioactive compounds in fruits and vegetables

21 August 2024

Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo is leading the collaborative initiative Success4BioActives, which has secured a €700,000 grant from the North Limburg regional deal. The project aims to develop in-depth knowledge of bi...

Slight decline in EU ice cream production in 2023

21 August 2024

In 2023, the European Union produced approximately 3.2 billion liters of ice cream, a 1.4% decrease compared to the previous year. In 2022, production stood at 3.3 billion liters. This decline indicates a slight shift in...

Vion sells German slaughterhouses to EG Südbayern

20 August 2024

Vion Food Group has announced the sale of its shares in the German facilities Vilshofen and Landshut to Erzeugergemeinschaft Südbayern (EG Südbayern). This agreement represents a significant step for Vion in restructurin...

Gilles acquires La Cordobesa

20 August 2024

Effective September 1, 2024, Gilles will acquire La Cordobesa, a well-established name in Spanish and Italian deli meats. This acquisition represents a significant step for Gilles, expanding its product range to include ...

Closure of PALI Meat’s Oss facility

20 August 2024

PALI Meat has announced the closure of its Oss facility, effective September 1, 2024. This decision follows the sale of the property, marking the end of meat processing activities at this location. Relocation of activ...

Slight decline in food industry revenue continues

20 August 2024

In the second quarter of 2024, the Dutch food industry experienced a slight decline in revenue, dropping by 0.6 percent compared to the same period last year. This followed a more significant decrease of nearly 10 percen...