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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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Agricultural businesses have declined by 50% since 2000

10 December 2025

The agricultural sector as we know it is changing. While its economic foundation remains solid, the landscape around it is shifting rapidly. Farmers feel it every day, and so do companies in the food industry that rely o...

Pressure on the food industry slows growth in 2026

09 December 2025

The brakes are coming on. While the food industry still posts more than 3% growth in 2025, that upward line stalls next year. That happens because companies have been running into the same wall for quite some time: too l...

Food companies remain attractive acquisition targets

09 December 2025

The food industry remains a stable sector. And that stability continues to attract buyers. Not only because of scale benefits or access to new products, but also because major investments are becoming heavier to carry. A...

Young farmers essential for stable food supply chains

08 December 2025

The agricultural sector is aging at a rapid pace. That doesn’t just affect farms themselves, but the entire food chain that depends on them. The pressure is increasing, and the sector feels it every day. Young farmers...

New protein guidelines adjust Five Basic Food Groups

05 December 2025

The Dutch Health Council has tightened its recommendations for protein sources, and that immediately sets things in motion at the Dutch Food Center (Voedingscentrum). The organization is working on an updated version of ...

Pure juices may be exempt from the sugar tax

04 December 2025

The debate on the consumption tax for pure fruit and vegetable juices has resurfaced. Producers have been struggling with the rules for quite some time, and that became clear during the discussion of the 2026 Tax Plan. S...

The Dutch eat more legumes, production is not keeping up

02 December 2025

Legumes are turning up in our shopping carts more often. Not only because the range is growing, but also because manufacturers are using them cleverly in snacks, meals, and plant-based alternatives. Still, one thing has ...

Supermarkets still fail to reduce emissions

02 December 2025

Greenhouse gas emissions from supermarkets show no signs of going down. In fact, some chains are seeing an increase. Meanwhile, climate targets are approaching fast and pressure continues to mount. Emissions remain st...

Week Without Meat becomes ‘Change Things Up A Bit’

01 December 2025

Starting in March 2026, the Dutch Vegetarian Society will roll out a new nationwide campaign: Change Things Up A Bit. The successor to Week Without Meat and Dairy comes with a much friendlier tone. Less pressure, more ro...

NEVO updates data on grain products

28 November 2025

The latest edition of the Dutch Nutrient Database is now online. It’s a significant update, especially for grain products and flour types. A few new products have also been added, giving professionals in the food industr...

Stricter import standards for hazardous pesticides

28 November 2025

The European Commission is taking another step toward tighter rules for products entering the EU. And not a minor one, as the launch of a broad impact assessment aims to bring EU production standards for the most hazardo...

Dutch consumers remain critical of meat alternatives

28 November 2025

Supermarket shelves are packed with plant-based options, yet Dutch consumers aren’t easily persuaded. That’s clear from the latest Markteffect Vleesvervangers Monitor, which examined how people make their choices and whe...

NVWA rates will decrease in 2026

27 November 2025

Starting January 1, 2026, the rates of the Nederlandse Voedsel- en Warenautoriteit (NVWA) will change. Companies that work with inspections, re-inspections, system supervision, certification, or sampling and analysis wil...

Tastings innovative fermentation permitted

27 November 2025

The Netherlands is taking another step as a frontrunner in food innovation. Tastings of products made through innovative fermentation are now permitted. This makes the Netherlands the first EU country to allow them. The ...

EUDR delayed again: new date set for late 2026

27 November 2025

In October 2025, the situation seemed clear. Large food companies were expected to comply with the EUDR by December 30, 2025, while smaller businesses had until December 30, 2026. A month later, everything shifted again....