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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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DKB moves to the third generation

09 March 2026

As of January 1, 2026, Bjorn Dokter has been appointed General Director (CEO) at DKB Partner in Foodsolutions (Family Dokter Company). With this step, Bjorn officially takes over the reins from his father, John Dokter...

Empack 2026: the entire packaging chain under one roof

09 March 2026

On April 14, 15 and 16, 2026, the entire packaging chain will come together at Evenementenhal Gorinchem. Here you will meet the key players in the industry, see future-oriented packaging solutions, and stay up to date on...

IJsbrand Velzeboer: Botanical murderesses

09 March 2026

My microbiology lab instructor at HAS, Mr. Savelkouls used to show us the most beautiful and colorful images of molds and yeasts through the microscope. We saw multicolored bouquets, magnificent thickets, and entire flow...

Sensors in the food industry: the power of PAT

09 March 2026

To meet the strict requirements for traceability, safety, and quality in the food industry, not only large volumes of data are needed, but also careful analysis and interpretation of that data. PAT (Process Analytical Te...

Column Saskia Stender: The cart before the horse

09 March 2026

Wat een puzzel zijn we toch steeds aan het leggen. Aan de ene kant klinkt de roep om minder plastic en maximale circulariteit. Aan de andere kant is er de strijd tegen voedselverspilling. Die strijd vraag soms juist om é...

Dairy prices rise despite high milk supply

09 March 2026

Global milk production continues to grow at a solid pace. Yet dairy prices are already climbing again. Additional demand from Asia and low inventories play a role. At the same time, uncertainty is building. Trade tension...

NutriControl opens new lab in Veghel

06 March 2026

More space, more technology, and above all greater analytical capacity. On March 5, NutriControl opened a new laboratory in Veghel. With this investment, the company aims to better support the agro and food sectors with ...

Energy market puts pressure on agricultural sector

06 March 2026

The outlook for the Dutch agricultural sector varies. This is evident from the latest Stand van de Agrarische sector by ABN AMRO. Some sectors benefit from high prices. Others are seeing their revenues decline. Rising te...

EU bans animal names for plant-based products

06 March 2026

Beef, chicken, steak or bacon on plant-based packaging? In the EU, that will soon no longer be allowed. The European Parliament and the member states have reached an agreement on the matter. Producers of meat substitutes...

Water quality in the Netherlands shows little improvement

05 March 2026

Surface water in the Netherlands has been measured and assessed for years. Yet the quality shows little improvement. New research by the Algemene Rekenkamer indicates that the concentration of harmful industrial substanc...

'Proud of a safe production foundation'

05 March 2026

I’ve just returned from a four-week trip through Sri Lanka and the Philippines. Beautiful countries, breathtaking landscapes, welcoming people. But if, like me, you work in food production every day, you look at things t...

Spring offer on used machines from MULTIVAC

05 March 2026

Unexpected machine downtime, malfunctions, and high maintenance costs have a direct impact on your bottom line. Outdated packaging machines also limit your production performance. You notice this especially now, as the m...

Managing risks in the food industry

05 March 2026

In the food industry, everything revolves around certainty. Certainty about the origin of raw materials. About product shelf life. About compliance with laws and regulations. And above all: certainty that the output you ...

Roadmap points the way to a healthier food environment

04 March 2026

Healthy and sustainable eating. Everyone considers it important. Yet consumer eating habits change only slowly. According to researchers, that is not only due to people themselves. The environment in which food is purcha...

Peeze wins award with circular coffee packaging

04 March 2026

Koffiebranderij Peeze from Arnhem has won an innovation award for a new packaging concept. The company finished first at the Gelderse Circulaire Innovatie Top. The award was presented in the category Circular Chain Colla...