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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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Alternative proteins take priority in Germany

29 September 2025

Alternative proteins deserve just as much space on the table as meat and dairy. Not a “better” choice, but simply a logical one alongside. That is the message of the Scientific Advisory Board (WBAE) in a 400-page report ...

New Green-score replaces the Eco-score

29 September 2025

The Eco-score is getting a new name. From this autumn it will be Green-score. Customers of Colruyt Group will see the new name across stores, apps and communication channels. The label itself remains the same at its core...

Protein innovation takes on a greater meaning

26 September 2025

The traditional protein bar is facing competition. Consumers increasingly expect protein not to be hidden in a shake or bar, but to be part of everyday food. Research by Innova Market Insights shows that health, convenie...

Poultry farmers strengthen position, arable farming under pressure

26 September 2025

The agricultural sector has both winners and losers this year. Costs remain high, but in some areas they have eased slightly. In the meantime, the livestock sectors benefit from solid output prices. Only arable farming t...

New alliance focuses on biobased packaging

26 September 2025

Avantium, Tereos and LVMH GAÏA are joining forces. They aim to scale up production of a new type of plastic made entirely from plant-based raw materials. The material is called Releaf® and can be used in food and beverag...

Growing trust in food safety, but concerns over microplastics rise

25 September 2025

An increasing number of Europeans feel familiar with the EU's complex food safety system. According to the latest Eurobarometer, published by EFSA, 79% of citizens say they are aware that there are rules in place to keep...

Chocolate prices stabilise, but remain elevated

25 September 2025

After years of rising prices, the chocolate market is finally seeing some calm. The sharp peaks appear to be behind us. Still, producers and retailers face a tough equation: cocoa remains expensive, margins are under pre...

Europe exports more banned pesticides than ever

24 September 2025

You’d think Europe had stopped exporting dangerous pesticides. The opposite is true. European companies are actually producing and exporting even more than just a few years ago. That’s according to new research by Uneart...

AI in the food industry: Real cases and smart steps

23 September 2025

The food industry is under pressure. Consumers expect freshness, variety, sustainability, and convenience. At the same time, production processes are becoming more complex, regulations are tightening, and margins are shr...

ERP Food Suite with the power of Exact

23 September 2025

The ERP Food Suite, powered by Exact, helps food companies with shelf-life monitoring, recipe management, and quality assurance. This way, you prevent recalls and meet the strictest requirements. Quality is at the hea...

Shrinking livestock puts dairy and meat sector under pressure

23 September 2025

The Dutch livestock population is expected to shrink by 12 to 15 percent in the coming years. Fewer cows, fewer pigs – and therefore less milk and meat. This puts the entire chain under pressure. Slaughterhouses are hit ...

Brewer’s grain becomes the base for cookies, cakes and crackers

23 September 2025

Brewers’ spent grain. The product left over after brewing beer. Duynie, Van Eigen Deeg and Qrackers are now giving it a second life. Using a patented separation technology, Duynie separates the fibres and proteins. The p...

DCA launches meat platform to bring clarity to the market

22 September 2025

Meat prices keep moving, and often quite dramatically. Beef prices in Europe rose by over 41 percent between late 2024 and spring 2025. For traders and processors, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep control of ...

Private-label meat substitutes gain ground on health

22 September 2025

Meat substitutes are getting healthier, and that’s good news. Supermarket private labels are showing it can be done: less salt, better nutrition. New data from ProVeg confirm the trend. Private labels perform remarkab...

Ede building European hub for protein innovation

22 September 2025

Ede is stepping up its game in the world of sustainable proteins. The NIZO site will transform over the coming years into a vibrant food innovation park. Startups, scale-ups, researchers, and companies will join forces h...