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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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Column Pieter Vos: Just a quick fix and off we go!

07 April 2026

Is there a nasty (symbolic) bump in the road on your way to your destination? Or a pothole? Then we’re tempted to take a quick little swerve around it, or, if necessary, make an even bigger detour. Anything is better tha...

Lerøy renovates without production downtime

07 April 2026

At Lerøy Seafood Netherlands in Urk, large volumes of salmon are processed daily into fresh and smoked products for supermarkets and customers around the world. In a production environment where hygiene and food safety a...

Frukar brings quality and sustainability into balance

07 April 2026

It’s a familiar challenge for many food professionals: combining quality assurance with sustainability goals. How do you save energy without compromising on quality? Frukar, an importer of fruits and vegetables, found th...

Production process runs smoothly at Borgesius Bakery

07 April 2026

Borgesius Bakery bakes and packages bread products for leading supermarket chains. At their Rotterdam location, both large and small bread products are produced. Massive ovens, spiral mixers, dough dividers, and long con...

IJsbrand Velzeboer: Enzymes: hidden flavour killers

07 April 2026

Freezing temperatures can ensure a long shelf life. And by long, I really do mean long. Just think of the Italian ice mummy Ötzi, who died more than five thousand years ago and wasn’t discovered until 1991. Dry condition...

Improved product through ingredient toasting

07 April 2026

Creating vegan alternatives for meat and dairy is not easy. A major challenge is making common ingredients such as beans and grains taste like something they are not: meat, cheese, or milk. Texture and mouthfeel must als...

Bolscher achieves 92% lower CO₂ emissions

07 April 2026

What if, as a meat producer, you decide to look at your own impact in a completely different way? Not starting with solar panels or electric cars because that is what is expected, but with a fundamental question: are we ...

Column Saskia Stender: It can freeze, it can thaw

07 April 2026

In production companies and cold storage and freezing facilities, everything revolves around temperature. Every degree counts. And that’s exactly where a major opportunity lies. I notice it in the conversations I have: t...

Food Tech Event 2026 – the one-stop trade fair for the food industry

07 April 2026

On 20 and 21 May 2026, the 3rd edition of Food Tech Event will take place: the one-stop-shop trade fair for food production and processing. For two full days, the Brabanthallen in ’s-Hertogenbosch will focus on innovatio...

ViwateQ Finishing: new approach to hygiene and cleanability

07 April 2026

ViwateQ, developed by ViwateQ B.V., introduces ViwateQ Finishing: an advanced method for surface treatment of stainless steel. This technology, built on more than 20 years of research, offers clear benefits in terms of h...

The recipe for fire safety | Aqua+

07 April 2026

You want your company’s production to keep running at all times. Downtime? Not on the menu. In the food industry, fire safety is therefore an essential ingredient for a continuous process. At Aqua+, we tailor fire saf...

Efficient inline quality control with Flanders Make

07 April 2026

At Food Tech Event 2026, Flanders Make demonstrates how advanced technology can contribute in practical terms to more efficient, sustainable and reliable food production. Starting from real challenges in production envir...

Unite2Build: from existing factory to a reliable 3D foundation

07 April 2026

Unite2Build helps food companies gain clear digital insight into their existing factory. Using 3D reality capture, an accurate and up-to-date foundation is created for engineering, expansions and maintenance. The chal...

Hybrid meat gains ground in supermarkets

07 April 2026

Meat products with plant-based ingredients are no longer niche. Research by Foodvalley shows that hybrid products are widely present on supermarket shelves. Price and nutritional value play a clear role in this. Reint...

No Waste Army launches National Potato Week

07 April 2026

An exceptionally large surplus is putting pressure on the potato supply chain. No Waste Army is therefore launching National Potato Week from April 17 through 26. The goal is to save 500 million kilos of potatoes from go...