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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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FOBA: German precision for flawless marking

20 October 2025

For companies in the medical, pharmaceutical, or industrial sectors where errors are not an option, Mundi offers a unique and reliable solution with the FOBA laser workstations. These enclosed, height-adjustable systems ...

Column Pieter Vos: Oof, tricky!

20 October 2025

When you hear ‘Smart Food Manufacturing’, do you immediately think of clever technical gadgets like robotic arms, cultivated meat, 3D food printing, and vertical farming? Or do you think ‘oof, tricky!’ Or rather of perfe...

How food structure affects calorie intake

20 October 2025

There is growing evidence that a high eating rate of energy-dense foods is associated with health risks. Multiple studies show that fast eating is linked to overeating and weight gain. Moreover, research indicates that s...

Column Saskia Stender: What’s still real?

20 October 2025

Recently, the police rushed to a scene in large numbers. Not because of a real break-in, but because a teenager had used AI to post a fake message about a homeless man being in their house. Complete with realistic images...

New subsidy aims to boost sales of organic products

20 October 2025

A new funding scheme for organic products is on the way. Starting in early 2026, entrepreneurs will be able to apply for subsidies to strengthen regional sales of organic goods. The scheme, called Vabiola, is designed fo...

Beyond Meat renews: packaging, recipe and appeal

20 October 2025

Beyond Meat is introducing a redesigned packaging concept and updated chicken-style products. The packaging has a more premium look, is easier to recycle and will be rolled out across Europe starting 17 October 2025. The...

Moving forward: the protein shift doesn’t stop at the border

17 October 2025

The alternative protein sector is gaining momentum — but it’s far from easy. Companies are eager to scale up but run into barriers. Fragmented policy, for instance. Or consumers who prefer to stick to what they know. At ...

Vion wins Innovation Award for AI tackling tail biting

17 October 2025

On 15 October, Vion received the Innovation Award during the Dutch Pork & Poultry Expo 2025. The company won with its project ‘AI for a healthy curly tail’, which has been in development for three years. The award wa...

NewCold opens innovation hub and off-grid frozen warehouse

16 October 2025

NewCold, the world’s third-largest player in temperature-controlled food logistics, marked a double milestone on October 15, 2025. King Willem-Alexander officially opened the company’s new Global Innovation and Support C...

Food industry lags behind in the fight against food waste

16 October 2025

The Netherlands risks missing an important climate target: halving food waste by 2030 compared to 2015. Every year, millions of kilos of edible food end up in the bin. That affects not only the climate, but also our food...

Support grows for a fair meat price

16 October 2025

A large majority of Dutch consumers are open to paying more for meat, as long as the money is used responsibly. A recent election poll by MarketResponse, commissioned by the TAPP Coalition, shows that 63% of respondents ...

Most-read articles of September 2025

15 October 2025

In September, the food industry revolved around growth, efficiency, and renewal. Companies improved their production processes with new ERP systems and machinery, delved deeper into the protein transition, and shared the...

Food giants oppose delay of EU deforestation law

15 October 2025

A group of international food companies and organisations, including Nestlé, Mars Wrigley, Ferrero, Tony’s Chocolonely and Rainforest Alliance, is urging the European Commission not to postpone the introduction of the Eu...

Growth funding and EU support for agrifood startups

15 October 2025

There was plenty to celebrate at StartLife’s 15th anniversary. The organisation surpassed €10 million in pre-seed funding for Dutch agrifood startups. And a strong new partnership with EIT Food was announced. Since 20...

Four countries, one system for packaging rules

14 October 2025

Making packaging more sustainable and making things easier for businesses, that’s the goal behind a new agreement signed by six producer responsibility organisations from the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Luxembourg. ...