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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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Unica acquires Nijmeijer and Schoonebeek

30 March 2026

Unica is expanding its network with two technical specialists. Nijmeijer Koeltechniek and Schoonebeek Klimaattechniek are joining the group. This strengthens Unica’s position in cooling and climate technology, including ...

New data links food to deforestation

30 March 2026

The relationship between food production and deforestation is becoming increasingly clear. A new global dataset connects agriculture, trade, and consumption. This provides better insight into which commodities drive fore...

Kroon Vlees continues automation with paSys

27 March 2026

Kroon Vlees is replacing its outdated software system and has selected paSys Food Automatisering. With this step, the meat processor is advancing further digitalization and a future-proof setup of its production environm...

Recycling on track, plastic requires extra effort

26 March 2026

The collection of deposit packaging is on the rise. At the same time, pressure on the plastic chain continues to increase. This is evident from Verpact’s preliminary results for 2025, the organization responsible for col...

Growth in bread and pastry in 2025

26 March 2026

After a period of stagnation, the Dutch bakery sector is showing growth again. Both bread and pastry are on the rise. Notably, it is not only supermarkets benefiting, but artisan bakeries as well. New figures from NBC sh...

Packaging: necessary or not?

26 March 2026

Packaging is often under fire in public debate. It is seen as unnecessary and harmful to the environment. Wageningen researchers place clear reservations on that view. According to them, the picture is too black-and-whit...

Scancheck Barcode Control System

26 March 2026

The Scancheck machine has been developed for the automatic and accurate inspection of barcodes on tray-sealed topseal products. Rejected products are gently blown off the line using an air knife, without damaging the pac...

Consumers report more food safety issues

25 March 2026

Consumers are increasingly reporting potential food-related issues to the FAVV. In 2025, the number of complaints reached a record level. The number of questions submitted to the reporting center also rose again. The fig...

Dutch government seeks ban on meat price discounting

25 March 2026

The Dutch House of Representatives is once again increasing pressure on meat-related price promotions. A newly adopted motion aims to curb aggressive discounting in supermarkets. This puts the protein transition firmly b...

More budget and support for the organic chain

25 March 2026

The Dutch House of Representatives is sending a clear signal to the organic sector. With the adoption of two motions, efforts are focused on accelerating growth. The target remains 15% organic agricultural land by 2030. ...

Potato prices drop below zero in Europe

25 March 2026

The European potato market is under significant pressure. According to DCA Market Intelligence, there is a substantial surplus, forcing growers in some cases to pay to offload their product. Low prices or giving potatoes...

Organic assortment in supermarkets declines

24 March 2026

The organic assortment of potatoes, vegetables, and fruit in Dutch supermarkets has declined for the first time in years. After a period of growth, 2026 shows a clear downturn. This is evident from the EKO count by PAN N...

European livestock declines, pig production grows

23 March 2026

Livestock production in the European Union shows a mixed picture in 2026. While the number of cattle, sheep, and goats is clearly declining, pig numbers are increasing. The latest forecasts therefore point to clear shift...

True Value puts food chain under pressure

23 March 2026

The Dutch agrofood sector is facing a clear transition. Where production and efficiency long took the lead, the focus is shifting toward broader value. In its agrofood vision, Rabobank outlines how the food system must c...

TechniShow and ESEF bring the sector together

20 March 2026

From March 10 through 13, 2026, the manufacturing industry gathered at Koninklijke Jaarbeurs. TechniShow and ESEF brought the entire chain together and attracted a high-quality, content-driven audience. With a renewed co...