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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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European food systems: Sustainable with data

01 March 2023

Can data help us make European food systems more sustainable? 'Yes,' argue researchers from the Data4Food2030 project, '...provided we manage data well and build trust among all stakeholders.' There is still work to be d...

Plant protein from the Netherlands: wanted and unknown

01 March 2023

Interest in foods containing protein produced in the Netherlands has risen sharply over the past five years. However, the recognition and value of plant proteins such as legumes and nuts is low, unlike meat and dairy. Su...

Indonesia and the Netherlands want sustainable palm oil

01 March 2023

To address the environmental and social aspects of palm oil production, Indonesia (the world’s largest palm oil producer) has made big steps in improving sustainable production of palm oil. Sustainable production of palm...

Shrinkflation: consumers pay more for less

28 February 2023

Consumers are extremely annoyed by sneaky price increases. This is evident from the reports the Consumers' Association received on its helpline Honest. Of over 1,500 reports, 900 were about shrinkflation. In this case, t...

Decline in number of slaughters Belgium in 2022

27 February 2023

In 2022, 25.83 million animals were slaughtered monthly in Belgium. By weight, pigs take the largest share (60%, 877,000 pigs monthly). In numbers, chickens are in the majority, with 24.8 million chickens slaughtered per...

Monkeys by the Sea wins Agrifoodpluim

27 February 2023

The young start-up 'Monkeys by the Sea' from Roosendaal makes fish substitutes with healthy ingredients from the neighbourhood. In doing so, it contributes to Brabant's protein transition goals, the transition to more pl...

ABN: Stagnation in meat substitutes can be reversed

27 February 2023

Throughout 2022, sales of meat substitutes in Dutch supermarkets fell by 5 per cent. A major cause of the sales decline is that consumers bought their food less often in supermarkets and went back to restaurants more oft...

3D food printing at industrial scale almost a reality

27 February 2023

Gastronology has started construction of a production site for 3D food printing on an industrial scale in collaboration with Budelfood, part of the Budelpack Group.  Construction of the dedicated '3D food print' ...

Fishermen declare state of emergency and ask king for help

27 February 2023

Dutch fishermen face a crisis as the European Union plans to close all Natura 2000 areas at sea to fishing. This proposal is facing strong opposition from the fishing industry. The fishermen have declared a state of emer...

Two-thirds of vegetarian burgers are unhealthy

27 February 2023

The composition of almost two-thirds of vegetarian burgers is not very healthy. This is according to research by the Dutch Consumers' Association. According to the organisation, the nutritional value is easy to improve. ...

TOP BV develops plant-based braised meat

24 February 2023

TOP BV has succeeded in developing a fully vegan version of braised meat. With some minimal modifications, the technology is also suitable for producing vegan boeuf bourguignon and rendang. "When we started this proje...

No more disposable bags for fruit and vegetables

23 February 2023

In 2023, free single-use bags for fruit and vegetables will disappear from Dutch supermarkets. Instead, customers can use reusable bags that they can wash at home. With this joint initiative, five supermarket chains expe...

France embarks on protein transition with AlinOVeg project

23 February 2023

Six French companies have announced the launch of a collaborative project: AlinOVeg "Innovating in plant-based food". For the next five years, these companies will work together on the challenges of innovation in plant-b...

Turnaround to sustainable rice

22 February 2023

With its 'SRP around the World' awareness campaign, the Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) is drawing attention to the major impact of rice cultivation on people and the environment, and the need for a switch to more sustai...

Food industry turnover record in 2022

21 February 2023

Food industry turnover has never been higher than in 2022. Driven by a sharp rise in output prices, food industry turnover increased by almost 25% in 2022 compared to 2021. Exports grew slightly more than domestic sales ...