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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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Food industry feels the pressure but keeps innovating

19 November 2025

The Dutch food industry continues to hold its ground. Despite rising costs and geopolitical pressure, the sector manages to keep production steady. It doesn’t happen by itself, but the industry remains a solid pillar of ...

Food loses nutritional value as CO₂ levels rise

19 November 2025

Potatoes with beans may still make a solid meal today, but that could change quickly. New research from Leiden shows that crops contain fewer nutrients as atmospheric CO₂ continues to rise. And the impact isn’t limited t...

EU support needed to keep recyclers afloat

19 November 2025

Pressure on the European plastic recycling sector is rising fast. The Netherlands, together with several other member states, is sounding the alarm in Brussels. Something needs to happen now, says State Secretary Aartsen...

Tariff differentiation supports the shift to circular plastic

19 November 2025

A discount can set plenty in motion. That becomes clear once again from Verpact’s latest figures, which show that producers are increasingly choosing more recyclable plastic packaging. It gives the move toward a circular...

Green claims require a solid foundation

18 November 2025

The food industry is right in the middle of it: growing pressure to show what companies are actually doing on sustainability. And it goes far beyond polished statements. Consumers are paying attention, investors as well,...

Food industry turnover rises on stronger export demand

18 November 2025

The food industry recorded another increase in turnover in the third quarter. The growth rate was lower than in the first two quarters, yet still clearly positive. Export played an important role in this development, acc...

Millennials shape new food choices

17 November 2025

The Millennial generation is putting a clear mark on the food market. Raised in a period of rapid digital growth and global influence, they view food differently from previous generations. Food needs to serve a purpose. ...

Stress, simplicity and me-time shape food trends in 2026

17 November 2025

Consumers are dealing with stress, financial pressure and uncertainty. This directly affects the way they eat. Innova Market Insights outlines five clear consumer trends for 2026. For the Dutch food industry, these trend...

EU eases rules on sustainability reporting

14 November 2025

On 13 November 2025, the European Parliament adopted a package that significantly reduces the reporting burden for a large part of European industry. Only the largest companies will remain subject to the strictest sustai...

Seaweed popular, but food safety remains a concern

14 November 2025

Seaweed is appearing on more and more menus. In salads, wraps, chips, and noodles. This trend is driven not only by the rise of sushi but also by the search for alternative proteins. As a result, interest within the food...

More efficient and cleaner production with smart steam solutions

13 November 2025

The food industry is facing major changes. Producers want to make their processes more sustainable and efficient but are running into practical limitations. Full electrification of steam systems isn’t always possible due...

The Netherlands leads the global fight against food waste

13 November 2025

Food waste. We all know it’s a problem, yet the scale remains staggering. Every year, more than a billion tonnes of food are lost worldwide — accounting for 8 to 10 percent of total CO₂ emissions. That’s why ten countrie...

ProVeg provides insight into the protein transition of 190 companies

13 November 2025

The shift from animal-based to plant-based foods is steadily taking shape. With the launch of the new platform Eiwitstand.nl, ProVeg Netherlands shows which goals 190 Dutch organisations have set and how far they have pr...

New law aims to better protect labor migrants

12 November 2025

The Dutch government has approved the Admission of Labor Provision Act. Under this new law, employment agencies and other companies that supply workers may only do so if they are officially registered. Companies hiring s...

The hidden cost of our food

11 November 2025

Food has become considerably more expensive in recent years. Yet the price at the checkout still doesn’t reflect what our food truly costs. According to Deloitte’s report The Hidden Bill, the social and environmental dam...