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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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NVWA: acrylamide still often too high in Dutch gingerbread

29 December 2026

Dutch gingerbread has been under scrutiny for years. Not because the product is new, but because its acrylamide content persistently demands attention. In 2025 as well, the NVWA sees reason to measure again. The outcomes...

CBL: ban on vegan product names is counterproductive

29 December 2026

Those who eat plant-based more often usually reach for familiar products. A burger, a sausage, a schnitzel. According to the Centraal Bureau Levensmiddelenhandel (CBL), that is exactly where the problem lies. The trade a...

Food chain 2040: sustainability as a competitive force

24 December 2025

Anyone who wants to produce food in 2040 must operate sustainably. There is little left to negotiate on that point. Sustainability has therefore become a hard requirement within the Dutch food industry. Rabobank outlines...

Supermarket prices are diverging again

24 December 2025

You see it more and more often: the price gap between budget and A-brands continues to widen. A recent price survey by the Consumentenbond shows that budget groceries have actually become cheaper since November 2024. A-b...

More attention for microplastics in food

23 December 2025

Microplastics are no longer a niche topic. They are increasingly appearing in discussions on food safety. Among consumers, but also in politics. At the same time, firm conclusions on potential health risks are still lack...

Animal welfare sets the course for the poultry sector in 2040

23 December 2025

Demand for eggs and poultry meat continues to grow. Even so, production in the Netherlands is set to decline slightly toward 2040. That may sound contradictory, but it is not. Stricter requirements on animal welfare and ...

Vakblad Voedingsindustrie looks back on 2025

23 December 2025

The year 2025 has come to a close, and what a year it was for the food industry — and for our magazine! From groundbreaking product innovations to inspiring stories about sustainability and packaging, this year was full ...

Food industry keeps growing despite challenges

22 December 2025

The Dutch food industry continues to grow in 2025, even though companies are running into limitations. Supply chain issues and staff shortages are holding the sector back. ABN AMRO forecasts a volume increase of 1.5 perc...

Influencers use prohibited claims when promoting food products

22 December 2025

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has examined how influencers handle claims when promoting food products. Analysis of Instagram posts shows that prohibited claims also appear among influencers ...

Energy innovation: opportunities for the food industry

19 December 2025

Next year, the Netherlands will invest over €450 million in energy innovation. Innovation is essential for the energy transition and for a sustainable, strong, and internationally competitive Netherlands. The government ...

NVWA begins oversight of allergen labeling in 2026

19 December 2025

As of January 1, 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) will begin enforcing new rules on allergen labeling. These rules concern warnings on labels for allergens that may unintentionally ...

Forecasting changes production in the Flemish food sector

18 December 2025

The Flemish food industry is at a turning point. Research from Hogeschool VIVES shows how data-driven forecasting and AI can help achieve more efficient production and reduce food waste. For a long time, planning relied ...

Broodje gezond requires 75% less farmland

18 December 2025

The Dutch signature sandwich 'broodje gezond' (healthy sandwich) is more than just a tasty lunch option. It also shows how profoundly Dutch food production has changed. De Eerste Duurzame Generatie (the First Sustainable...

Agility becomes critical for food producers

18 December 2025

Pressure on food manufacturers is not easing. Quite the opposite. Moving toward 2026, costs remain high, markets uncertain, and consumer demands continue to shift. According to international consulting and engineering fi...

Additional costs and PlanetProof AGF compensation from 2026

17 December 2025

From 2026, farmers will receive an updated sustainability compensation for PlanetProof AGF. This compensation is based on an independent recalculation of additional costs by CLM, commissioned by SMK. The recalculation ta...