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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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France accelerates agricultural plans with emergency law

01 June 2026

France is working on a new emergency law aimed at speeding up agricultural projects. The government wants to strengthen domestic food production, encourage investment, and simplify procedures. At the same time, the propo...

Sustainability labels boost exports of tropical products

01 June 2026

Sustainability labels such as Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance contribute to higher exports of tropical products from the Global South. That is the conclusion of new research by KU Leuven, based on trade data from more ...

New hygiene code approved for the egg sector

01 June 2026

The Dutch egg sector is set to receive a new Egg Hygiene Code. The code was developed by Anevei and approved by the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. It replaces the hygiene code introduced in 2002 by the former Pro...

ISO 9001 revision moves closer

29 May 2026

An important standards update is approaching for quality managers in the food industry. The revision of ISO 9001 has entered its final stage. The Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) has been distributed to ISO’s na...

Food Tech Event evolves into a live innovation platform

29 May 2026

Robotics, food safety, packaging legislation and sustainability took center stage at Food Tech Event 2026. On May 20 and 21, more than 2,000 professionals from the food industry gathered at the Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertog...

Arla and DMK receive approval for merger

29 May 2026

Arla Foods and DMK Group have received approval for their merger. From June 1, 2026, both cooperatives will continue as a single organization under the Arla name. This will create one of Europe’s largest dairy organizati...

Smashburger gains popularity in the Netherlands

28 May 2026

The cheeseburger remains the most ordered burger in the Netherlands. At the same time, the smashburger is gaining ground. This is evident from Uber Eats ordering data released in connection with World Hamburger Day. The ...

Limburg secures millions for food innovation

28 May 2026

Limburg has secured European funding for two innovation projects focused on agriculture and food. More than €2.8 million in ERDF support has been allocated to the LEAF and SENSUPPLANTPRO projects. Provincie Limburg is al...

Ekoplaza introduces ‘Ekoscope’ impact score

28 May 2026

Ekoplaza is introducing a new decision-making tool for consumers. With the so-called Ekoscope, the organic supermarket chain makes product characteristics visible in terms of health, sustainability, and social impact. Th...

Smarter membrane cleaning for the dairy industry

28 May 2026

Ultrasil™ Connected is Ecolab’s latest innovation in membrane cleaning. This solution helps dairy processors make their cleaning processes smarter, more efficient, and easier to control. By combining advanced cleani...

PMD quality varies sharply by collection system

27 May 2026

The quality of collected PMD varies significantly between collection systems. That is according to new measurements by Verpact, VNG and NVRD. Door-to-door collection using bags, in particular, is showing strong results. ...

Bread sector aims to boost bread consumption

27 May 2026

Bread needs to regain a stronger presence among consumers. That is why NBC, together with Dutch and Belgian industry organizations, has once again submitted a grant application to the European Union. The campaign is sche...

Coffee beans twice as expensive within five years

27 May 2026

Coffee continues to become significantly more expensive. Coffee beans in particular saw sharp price increases. That is according to a new price survey by the Consumentenbond. Rising prices are being driven by higher raw ...

More control over labor migration in the meat sector

27 May 2026

VleesNL has published the progress report for its action plan ‘Healthy, safe and fair work’. The industry association released the report ahead of the Dutch House of Representatives debate on labor migration policy on Ju...

Digital Twin + AI for Optimal Production Planning

27 May 2026

Creating an optimal and robust production plan is becoming increasingly complex. With a digital twin combined with AI, you can make that complexity manageable—and even turn it into an advantage. This is the central theme...