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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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HAS Food Experience 2026: trends in food and circularity

04 February 2026

Social connection and health are playing an increasingly significant role in food development. During HAS Food Experience 2026, students demonstrate how these themes come together. Under the theme The Circle of Food, the...

Consumers prioritise affordability and health

03 February 2026

In 2026, European consumers are increasingly balancing their budgets against a conscious lifestyle. Major forces, such as socio-demographic shifts and the political and regulatory context, are forcing households to make ...

These food trends are shaping product launches in 2026

03 February 2026

The year 2026 has started with a clear direction in food innovation. New product launches show what consumers worldwide value most. Protein, gut health, and multisensory experiences take center stage. At the same time, t...

Ultra-processed does not automatically mean unhealthy

02 February 2026

Ultra-processed foods are increasingly at the center of the public health debate. Nuance is rarely part of that conversation. Bread is also frequently cited as an example of a product that would be unhealthy. The Nederla...

Arjen Lubach and Lidl among Vegan Awards winners

02 February 2026

On January 31, the Nederlandse Vereniging voor Veganisme (NVV) presented the 2025 Vegan Awards. Winners across eight categories received their awards at theater ZIMIHC Stefanus in Utrecht. The rapid pace at which the pla...

Foodvalley extends innovation budget for food SMEs

02 February 2026

In the coming years, funding will remain available for innovation and scaling in agrifood. Foodvalley is extending the SME Innovation Voucher Program until June 2029. This is being done in collaboration with Regio Deal F...

Grid congestion sets the pace for electrification in food

02 February 2026

More and more food companies want to electrify their energy use. In practice, they are running into an increasingly hard limit. Grid congestion is hampering expansions, new construction, and upgrades of grid connections ...

Price decline puts pressure on the pork supply chain

30 January 2026

The European pork market enters 2026 in unusually weak shape. Prices are under pressure while supply is increasing. An outbreak of African swine fever in Spain and trade restrictions are causing unrest. These development...

Pesticide residues on apples remain high

29 January 2026

Apples are the most widely consumed fruit in Europe. They are also a commonly used raw material within the food industry. New research by Pesticide Action Network (PAN) shows that conventionally grown apples often contai...

The Butchery chooses the compact R 085 thermoforming machine

29 January 2026

The Butchery successfully packages a wide range of meat specialties from its own butcher shop for online sales. To do so, the company uses the compact R 085 thermoforming machine from MULTIVAC. Whether it’s steaks, ch...

Why a ban on meat promotion has little impact

29 January 2026

Amsterdam is restricting advertising for hamburgers and other meat products. The decision fits within municipal climate policy but raises questions about effectiveness. According to Ceel Elemans, Food sector specialist a...

EFSA assesses bacterial growth in meat prior to freezing

28 January 2026

Storing meat prior to freezing plays an important role in bacterial growth. This is shown by a risk assessment conducted by EFSA. The European food safety authority examined how bacteria develop during chilling, storage,...

WUR studies how yeast can continue producing longer

28 January 2026

Yeast has been a mainstay in food production for centuries, but it also has its limitations. During industrial processes, yeast cells often die prematurely. An international research project led by Wageningen University ...

Concerns over easing pesticide regulations

28 January 2026

The European Commission intends to significantly ease the rules on plant protection products. According to foodwatch and other environmental and consumer organizations, this is not legally sound. A new legal opinion stat...

Supermarkets steer protein transition in the food sector

27 January 2026

Dutch supermarkets hold a distinctive position within Europe when it comes to climate policy and the protein transition. The Superlist Environment Europe 2026 shows that Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Lidl Nederland report exte...