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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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CSRD affects more and more food companies

22 September 2022

New European directives force large companies to compile and publish their sustainability reports even more sharply. Are these in line with the Paris climate accords and will companies' implementation agendas achieve the...

Fantastic new proteins …and where to find them…

21 September 2022

The protein transition is in full swing. Product developers and food technologists develop innovative ingredients and sustainable products: fantasy becomes reality. But ... how fantastic are they really? How can you keep...

Optimising aroma and taste of meat substitutes

21 September 2022

The demand for meat, dairy and fish replacement products is growing steadily. Producers are investing heavily to improve their range. Aroma and taste are the main challenges, because vegetable proteins from soya or peas,...

99.6 per cent slaughterhouses comply with regulations

21 September 2022

"In 2021, the NVWA carried out as many as 88,000 inspections at Dutch slaughterhouses. The NVWA's new Compliance Monitor shows that no less than 99.6% of the companies complied with laws and regulations. The companies an...

Food industry turnover rose 19.6 per cent

20 September 2022

Food industry turnover rose 19.6 per cent in July this year compared to July last year. At the beginning of July this year, three quarters of food industry entrepreneurs did suffer from production constraints and that nu...

Butchers closures due to high energy prices

20 September 2022

Almost 75% of Koninklijke Nederlandse Slagers (KNS) member butchers are suffering from extremely high energy prices, a member survey shows. Healthy butchers' businesses can hardly continue their operations as a result. T...

Major problems for the food industry

19 September 2022

Sharply rising costs and high uncertainty on the sales side are creating extraordinary times in the food industry. In the short term, inflation and a possible recession are the main strategic issues for many food entrepr...

New Commission Notice allergen cross-contamination

16 September 2022

The European Commission has issued clarification on preventing cross-contamination with allergens. The practical guide shows that cross-contamination cannot always be prevented and the legal requirements should therefore...

Transition in packaging at Empack and FachPack

14 September 2022

Sustainability is demanded not only by the law but also by consumers - and this is causing profound changes in the food industry. Covid-19 has put a focus on the hygiene aspect of product protection. The theme "transitio...

New at HAS: Plant proteins workshop

14 September 2022

HAS green academy is organising the Plant proteins workshop for the first time on Thursday 24 November 2022. The reason for this is the increasing demand from both the food industry and consumers for products containing ...

new recycling programme for paper cups in Europe

14 September 2022

Huhtamaki and Stora Enso have joined forces to launch a new paper cup recycling initiative, The Cup Collective. The programme, which is the first of its kind in Europe, aims to recycle and capture the value of used paper...

EU aims for only deforestation-free products

14 September 2022

To fight global climate change and biodiversity loss, the European Parliament demands companies ensure that products sold in the EU do not come from deforested or degraded land. The new law would make it obligatory fo...

Qlip sets out to guarantee dairy with Dutch origin

13 September 2022

The current milk market is in a state of turmoil. More and more milk or milk products of different origins are being processed into dairy products. The Dutch dairy sector notes that foreign dairy producers are increasing...

Drink cartons most sustainable way of packaging

13 September 2022

Trade association HEDRA ( consists of Tetra Pak, Elopak and SIG Combibloc) is speaking out following recent reports on the level of sustainability of beverage cartons. Inge Eggermont, director of HEDRA, says: "By using r...

Column Judith Witte: Richness of flavour

12 September 2022

There I was, after an exciting hiking, climbing and scrambling trip in the Alps, enjoying a "Hausgemachte" spaghetti bolognese. It tasted different than at home. In fact, had I ever eaten this simple dish as good as I di...