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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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BENEO acquires Meatless B.V.

23 May 2022

On May 18, 2022, Südzucker subsidiary BENEO, a leading manufacturer of functional ingredients, has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the Dutch company Meatless B.V. Meatless' current management will re...

IFS Food 8 draft version published

23 May 2022

IFS Food version 8 is expected around summer 2022. Recently the draft version of IFS Food 8 was published. The IFS Food standard is changed to comply with the Codex Alimentarius CXC 1-1969 version 2020. The upcoming ISO ...

Indonesia resumes export of palm oil

20 May 2022

As of Monday 23 May 2022, palm oil may again be exported from Indonesia. This decision should reduce prices for palm oil and increase supply. At the end of April 2022, Indonesia introduced an export ban on palm oil. In t...

NoPalm Ingredients wins Rabo Sustainable Innovation Award 2022

20 May 2022

This year's Rabo Sustainable Innovation Award (RDI) 2022 in the food transition category went to NoPalm Ingredients, a sustainable alternative to palm oil. Rabobank rewarded the winner with a EUR 20,000 prize and partici...

Food Covenant starts Local Expert Network

20 May 2022

The International Covenant on CSR in the Food Sector is starting its own Local Expert Network. Professionals around the world will be trained to become local human rights risk assessment experts for the agro-food sector....

Meat substitutes from Dutch field beans

19 May 2022

Most producers of plant-based meat replacements use soy imported from South or North America as a source of protein. ME-AT the Alternative, a subsidiary of Vion, is the first company in the sector to opt for a local appr...

Suspension of EU import duties on Ukrainian exports

19 May 2022

The International Trade Committee gave their green light on Monday 16 May for a one-year suspension of all EU import duties on Ukrainian exports to support the country’s economy. The measures adopted include the full rem...

New flowpacking solution by Multivac

17 May 2022

MULTIVAC launches a universal flowpacking solution. The W 500 offers a high degree of flexibility for packaging a wide range of food products. Designed for a wide range of applications and products, the new flowpacker su...

Food industry sales prices at record levels

17 May 2022

Output prices in the food industry rose by 17.3 percent in March this year. This is the biggest price increase since the start of the current publication series in 2012. Until 2020, the prices of the food industry have d...

Decades of sustainability labels. What now?

17 May 2022

Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, Organic, Bird Friendly... certificeringslabels die duurzaamheid garanderen van producten als koffie en chocolade. Maar hoe duurzaam zijn ze? Is het betalen van een eerlijke prijs aan de bo...

Zero VAT on fruit and vegetables delayed

17 May 2022

The coalition agreement includes a review of how the VAT on fruit and vegetables can eventually be reduced to 0%. The Cabinet is currently working on the details of this agreement. However, it is not possible to arrange ...

UU commits to transition to local food

17 May 2022

Lokaal eten, voedsel dat geproduceerd is in je eigen regio, en de korte keten, producten van de boer naar burger of restaurant, zijn in opkomst, maar de omvang is nog zeer beperkt. Terwijl het veel meer de standaard moet...

India bans wheat exports, grain prices rise

16 May 2022

Due to heat waves, the grain harvest in India has declined sharply and grain prices have risen enormously. The government in India has therefore decided to ban the export of wheat from the country. This is expected to pu...

Column Saskia Stender: Freedom of choice

16 May 2022

I wrote this column on 5 May, the Day of Freedom. The right to freedom, freedom of expression and freedom of choice. I want to talk about the latter. Take deep-frying fat, which has become scarce. The shelves are empty, ...

Strategic Food & Beverage Business Event

16 May 2022

Taking your Business to the Next Level Do you want to be at the forefront of the Food & Beverage sector and maintain a healthy profit? Then it is essential to be up-to-date with the latest trends and developments....