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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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Westfort: People, engineering and technology

09 February 2026

With a strong turnout of 35 food producers and a broad mix of participants from, among others, meat and fish processing, dairy and patisserie, Mikrocentrum, together with OSV Netwerk, paid a visit to Westfort Vleesproduc...

Cold vacuum closing without steam

09 February 2026

New closing head + pre-heat for greater sealing reliability. Cold vacuum closing is gaining ground, especially as producers look to reduce steam usage and switch to PVC-free lids. LVS therefore introduces a new closing h...

Crustalicious supplies protein-rich crab meat

09 February 2026

Various native and invasive small crab species are a rapidly growing problem for fisheries worldwide. Numbering in the billions, they displace many fish and shellfish species. Thanks to an innovation by Crustalicious, ta...

Retail meets foodindustry: ‘The Future of Food’ 2025

09 February 2026

On Thursday 13 November 2025, around 75 entrepreneurs from the food industry and retail came together for the 8th edition of Retail meets food industry. The event, organised by Foodindustrie Experts, addressed The Future...

Hippotainer: Growing food without soil

09 February 2026

Growing food where it once seemed impossible? Hippotainer makes it happen, using a smart container packed with technology. Hippotainer is a mobile farming solution packed into a 40-foot shipping container. Inside is a...

A brief analysis of critical control points

09 February 2026

Food processing companies carry a major responsibility. Whatever you produce—an innovative product or a traditional one—one aspect is always the same: your product must never pose a risk to public health. To safeguard...

‘Healthier’ is not always safer

09 February 2026

Consumers are making more conscious choices for healthy and sustainable food. As a result, an increasing number of products based on vegetables and fruit are entering the market, such as beetroot wraps, cauliflower pizza...

Pascal Processing grows thanks to ‘Any Pick - Any Grip’

09 February 2026

Pascal Processing preserves food under high water pressure. The company introduced the technique back in 2011, but it has only gained popularity in recent years. The sense of urgency in the food chain to work more safely...

IJsbrand Velzeboer: Underwear jokes and the cold wash

09 February 2026

In Amersfoort and the surrounding area there was — and in some places still is — panic. A fecal contamination of the drinking water led to the advice to boil tap water for three minutes to be on the safe side. Meanwhile,...

Scientific insight into smarter food production

09 February 2026

Smart food processing means going a step beyond traditional, experience-based methods and recipes. If you truly want to improve efficiency, sustainability, and quality, a scientifically grounded approach is essential. ...

Column Saskia Stender: A celebration on crutches

09 February 2026

A minor accident on the ski slope, nothing serious. Or so I thought. Not long after, I was wearing a brace, walking on crutches, and confronted with a temporary driving ban of at least eight weeks. Eight weeks without dr...

Preparing for a crisis: practical guidance for food businesses

05 February 2026

What do you do if the power supply fails for an extended period? Or if internet and telephony are unavailable for days at a time? And how should you act if the Netherlands becomes involved in a military conflict? For the...

'Technology as an amplifier of craftsmanship'

05 February 2026

Sometimes you walk into a production facility and feel it instantly: something special is happening here. I had that exact experience recently at Hessing Supervers, where I was a guest for the second Company in Focus int...

Agrifirm and STORL join forces

04 February 2026

Agrifirm is taking a significant step for the Dutch agricultural sector. The cooperative has officially joined the STORL scheme. Recently, Leon van Mullekom and Gerard Top signed the agreement to formalize this new partn...

Food Pioneers connects the chain with Goed Gemaakt

04 February 2026

The Dutch food supply chain is looking for tangible ways to improve its production impact. That is why Food Pioneers is launching Goed Gemaakt to connect farmers, suppliers, and the foodservice industry. This initiative ...